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At Alpha Print & Signs, we believe great print, signage and branding should be produced responsibly. We are committed to reducing waste, using materials efficiently and making more sustainable choices throughout our operations wherever practical.
Better choices. Less waste. Quality without unnecessary compromise.
Alpha Print & Signs is committed to reducing the environmental impact of our activities while continuing to provide high-quality print, signage, workwear, packaging, design and vehicle branding services.
We recognise that our work involves materials, manufacturing, energy, transport and waste. Our aim is therefore not simply to make environmental claims, but to continually look for practical ways to use resources more efficiently, minimise unnecessary waste and provide customers with more responsible options where suitable.
Environmental considerations form part of how we evaluate materials, suppliers, production methods and everyday business operations.
We aim to:
The environmental impact of a product often begins with the materials used to manufacture it.
Where practical, we consider factors such as:
We aim to help customers choose materials that are appropriate for the intended use rather than automatically recommending excessive specifications.
For example, a temporary promotional display may require a different material from permanent outdoor signage designed to remain in place for many years.
Choosing the right material for the application can help reduce both waste and unnecessary cost.
Print and signage manufacturing can create offcuts, backing papers, packaging, rejected prints and other production waste.
We aim to reduce this wherever reasonably possible through careful planning and efficient production.
This may include:
Reducing mistakes and reprints is also an important part of reducing waste, which is why artwork checking, accurate specifications and quality control are integral to our production process.
We aim to separate recyclable waste streams where suitable facilities are available and practical to use.
Depending on the materials involved, this may include:
Certain specialist materials used within the print and signage industry can be more difficult to recycle. Where this is the case, we continue to review alternatives and suitable disposal or recycling routes as they become available.
Within our print operations, we aim to reduce waste by producing accurately, planning jobs efficiently and selecting suitable materials for each application.
Where appropriate, customers may be able to choose products using recycled or responsibly sourced paper stocks.
We also encourage customers to order quantities appropriate to their actual needs, helping to reduce the number of unused printed materials that may eventually be discarded.
Large format printing can involve significant quantities of material, particularly for banners, boards, exhibition graphics and promotional displays.
Where appropriate, we consider:
Customers can speak to our team about suitable options for their particular project.
Well-designed signage can remain in use for many years.
For permanent signage projects, durability can itself play an important role in sustainability. Choosing the right material and construction method can reduce the need for premature replacement.
Where appropriate, we may consider:
Our goal is to balance appearance, performance, durability, cost and environmental impact.
Branded workwear is intended to be used regularly and, where quality garments are selected, can remain in service for a significant period.
Where suitable ranges are available, customers may be offered workwear incorporating features such as recycled materials or other more responsibly sourced fabrics.
We also encourage customers to consider garment quality and longevity rather than viewing branded clothing as a disposable promotional item.
Packaging provides an important opportunity to reduce unnecessary environmental impact.
Where appropriate, we can help customers consider:
Good packaging should protect the product effectively without using more material than necessary.
Our modular vehicle wrap approach can offer an alternative to covering an entire vehicle where full coverage is not required.
By concentrating graphics on key branding areas, businesses can achieve a strong visual result while potentially using less material than a full vehicle wrap.
Modular graphics may also allow individual sections to be replaced or updated without replacing the entire vehicle graphic system.
This can be particularly useful for:
Our vehicle graphics specialists can recommend an appropriate solution based on the customer’s requirements.
Sustainability is not only about the material used.
Design can also affect how long a product remains useful.
Where appropriate, we encourage designs that:
A well-designed sign, display or branded product that remains useful for longer can reduce the environmental impact associated with repeated replacement.
We aim to use energy responsibly within our premises and production operations.
Where practical, this includes:
We will continue to review opportunities to reduce energy consumption as our business and technology develop.
Transport forms part of the environmental impact of many print and signage projects.
Where practical, we aim to improve efficiency by:
Customers may also choose collection where this is practical for their order.
We aim to use enough packaging to protect products during storage and transport without introducing unnecessary material.
Where appropriate, we seek to:
Product protection remains important, as damaged goods that require remanufacturing can create significantly more waste than appropriate protective packaging.
Our environmental performance is influenced by the suppliers and manufacturers we work with.
Where commercially and technically appropriate, environmental considerations may form part of our supplier and product selection process.
Factors may include:
We aim to build relationships with suppliers that support responsible and reliable production.
Where practical, we use digital processes to reduce unnecessary physical samples, paperwork and travel.
This can include:
Physical samples and site visits will still be used where they are valuable or necessary to ensure an accurate result.
We believe quality and environmental responsibility often support one another.
Poor-quality products that fail early or require repeated replacement can result in additional:
We therefore aim to manufacture products correctly and recommend specifications that are appropriate for the intended use.
Our focus is on producing the right product, using the right material, for the right application.
Customers increasingly want to understand the environmental impact of the products they purchase.
Where suitable alternatives are available, our team can help explain the differences between materials and recommend options based on factors including:
We do not believe one material is automatically the most sustainable option for every project.
The most appropriate solution depends on how the product will actually be used.
We aim to communicate environmental information accurately and responsibly.
We do not want to describe products as “green”, “eco-friendly”, “sustainable” or similar unless there is a reasonable basis for doing so.
Where environmental characteristics are stated, we aim to make the specific benefit clear, such as:
This helps customers make informed choices without overstating the environmental benefits of a product.
Environmental improvement requires involvement throughout the business.
We encourage our team to:
Small improvements across many projects can collectively make a meaningful difference.
Environmental performance is an ongoing process.
Materials, recycling facilities, manufacturing technology and customer requirements continue to change.
We therefore aim to regularly review:
Where a practical improvement becomes available, we will consider whether it can be incorporated into our operations.
Use materials efficiently and minimise avoidable production waste.
Consider more sustainable materials and suppliers where practical.
Produce high-quality products designed for their intended lifespan.
Support reusable and replaceable systems where appropriate.
Separate and recycle suitable materials using appropriate waste streams.
Continually review new materials, technologies and processes that may reduce our environmental impact.
Customers can help reduce the environmental impact of their print and signage projects by:
Planning a More Sustainable Print or Signage Project?
Tell us what you’re producing, how it will be used and how long you need it to last. Our team can help you explore practical material and production options for your project.
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Alpha Print & Signs is responsible for reviewing and implementing this Environmental Policy.
The policy will be reviewed periodically and updated where appropriate to reflect changes within our business, materials, technology and environmental practices.
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If you have a question about our environmental approach, materials or more sustainable options for your next project, contact:
Alpha Print & Signs
5–7 Railway Street
Brierfield
BB9 5PJ
Telephone: 01282 216 416
Email: info@alphaprintandsigns.com
