Sustainability
Environmental Printing Services
Embrace eco-friendly print solutions for your business needs.
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Sustainable print solutions
Balancing quality, cost, and environmental responsibility.
Balancing Budget and Environmental Commitment
At Kwik Kopy, we understand the growing need for businesses to consider environmental sustainability and their ecological footprint when planning yearly printing and marketing schedules.
We recognise that even the most environmentally conscious business operates within a budget. Our goal is to find the perfect balance between your printing needs, budget, and environmental commitment, allowing you to create high-quality marketing materials without compromising your values or finances.
The Business Case for Sustainability
Environmental sustainability is something we should all strive for, and being aware of your impact on the environment is not just good for the earth, it’s good for business too. Being eco-friendly in your business practises will make your business more appealing to both customers and investors; in fact, a recent study surveying more than 53,000 consumers found that 58% consider whether or not a business has strong environmental values before deciding where to buy. So it makes good business sense to consider an eco-friendly approach to your marketing materials.
Understanding Eco-Friendly Print Options
Sustainable printing is not just about recycled vs non-recycled paper, there are other things to consider. Is the paper coming from sustainable forests? Which chemicals are used in the paper bleaching process? What are the environmental impacts of the companies which manufacture your paper products? There’s a lot to consider, but if you’re committed to reducing the carbon footprint of your business our friendly team can help you make the most environmental friendly choices for your budget.
For a more comprehensive look at our eco-friendly paper options you can see our eco paper guide, or you can give your local Kwik Kopy centre a call to talk through your options.
Fast Facts
Forests Doubled
Australia’s planted forests doubled in size from one million hectares in 1994 to two million hectares in 2010 (TSA, 2014).
E-billing not as effective
E-billing isn’t saving companies as much as they think. Natur-Energi saved 42.8% using paper billing over e-billing (VoPP, 2014)
Reading online uses more carbon
Reading news online for 30 minutes consumes 20% more carbon than reading a traditional newspaper (The Swedish Royal Institute of Tech, 2012).
Agricultural practices
According to the report by Voices of the Planet (VoPP) in 2014, approximately 90% of global deforestation can be attributed to unsustainable agricultural practices.
Australian rainforests absorb more gases
Australia’s forests absorb more greenhouse gases from the atmosphere than they release and therefore help to offset Australia’s contribution to global greenhouse gas
Paper has one of the lowest carbon footprints
Paper has one of the lowest carbon footprints on the planet with the industry only accounting for 1.1% of global greenhouse emissions. (WRI, 2009).
95% of Australians recycle
In 2012, the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) reported that an impressive 95% of households across Australia actively engage in recycling or reusing their paper products frequently
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