In order to help, our clients minimise their "carbon footprint", we hold ourselves to the highest environmental standards and offer a range of green printing options.
Understanding our responsibilities
As a manufacturer and as an employer, we are committed to maintaining the highest levels of environmental and personal style. We have recently been awarded a number of high level certifications in these areas. They are:
- ISO 14001 (Environmental Management)
- Forestry Stewardship Council (FSC) Chain of Custody Certificate
- ISO 9001 (Quality Management)
- AS4801 (Occupational Health & Safety)
- ECO Warranty
Lithocraft's environmental initiatives under ISO 14001:2004
- Development of computer-to-plate (CTP) direct printing, eliminating the need for film and associated chemicals.
- The responsible disposal and, where possible, recycling of solvents.
- Use of vegetable-based links.
- Use of non-toxic, fully recyclable aqueous or water-based coatings.
- Implementation of a recycling system for all waste paper.
- On-site harvesting of rainwater and recycling of waste water.
Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Chain of Custody Certificate
It certifies the path taken by raw materials from the forest, through processing and then to the consumer. All work done on FSC certified stock can carry the FSC logo, indicating that the products originates from sustainable, legal and verified logging sources.
ISO 14001:2004 Environmental Management
ISO 14001 aims to support environmental protection and the prevention of pollution. Achieving this certification ensures of work processes are environmentally friendly.