ABOUT FIVE STAR PRINTING

Since its inception in 1979, Five Star Printing has been offering a print and design service to local and national companies. We have a comprehensive range of printing and finishing equipment and are able to off a wide and varied range of printing services with the aim of supplying our clients with a total print solution.

The chances are you already have a printer - but are they printing with an eco-conscience?

We at Five Star don't believe that printing has to be a wasteful and ecologically damaging process and being 'green' does not mean compromising quality.

As standard we use vegetable based printing inks which respect the environment far more than the commonly used mineral based inks.

Secondly, none of our printing presses use the chemical Isopropyl which is still used throughout the printing industry. This chemical is very high in Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) which are a major source of ozone pollution.

Thirdly, we try to encourage our clients to try recycled or Forestry Stewardship (FSC) papers and boards. By using recycled papers you will be diverting waste from landfills and incinerators. According to the environmental charity "WasteWatch" for every tonne of paper (about 2 pallets) of 100% post-consumer recycled paper we save at least 30,000 litres of water and 3000-4000 kwh of electricity, enough to power an average 3 bedroom house for one year! More information about our green policy is available here.

With corporate social responsibilities increasing in focus in today's market, the need for products that consider their environmental credentials has never been greater.

So when planning your next print project, put your worries at ease and telephone
Five Star Printing 01473 831066.