Category: Environment

The trials and tribulations of an eco warrior

The road to becoming more environmentally-friendly tends to be littered with obstacles. Here, FaberExposize UK and Northern Flags MD Iain Clasper-Cotte provides a first-hand account of his sustainability journey so far. Perhaps it can help you plan yours.

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To boldly go

Chris Green, director of visual communications at Antalis, shares his thoughts on the importance of pushing the boundaries of print and seeking out new opportunities within new markets.

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Figuring it out

Can you count the cost of the environmental impact your print has on the environment? Cestrian can, thanks to the POPAI Sustain measurement tool.

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Grounded, but ready to roll

Last summer the US-based Sustainable Green Printing Partnership announced it was launching a pilot scheme extending its sustainability certification to the UK. So has it taken off?

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22-24 FEB, 2026
Sign & Digital UK

Where?

Hall 6, NEC, Birmingham

Cost?

Free to members of the sign making and digital print trade.

What is it?

Running for more than 35 years, Sign & Digital UK is a central part of the industry’s calendar, providing an annual launch pad for all that is new, and an economic stimulus for the industry. The show gives the opportunity to meet in person, see and compare equipment and kit from the major industry suppliers, and the chance to source new suppliers and gather new ideas to enhance and drive your business forward.

23 FEB, 2026
The Sign Industry Awards

Where?

National Conference Centre, Birmingham.

Cost?

An individual ticket is £289, whereas a table of 10 is £2,800.

What is it?

The Sign Industry Awards, presented by Sign Update and Sign & Digital UK, celebrate excellence in the visual communications sector by honouring past achievements, present innovations, and future advancements. These awards recognise outstanding suppliers, sign makers, and individual traders in sign making, digital printing, and visual communications. With over 35 years of industry service, SDUK and Sign Update ensure that everyone in the industry has a voice, highlighting and rewarding the best in the field.