Labrinth Models ‘Save the Arctic’ T-Shirt © Andy Gotts MBE
When creating print documents consider the following:
- Avoid heavy ink coverage if possible, especially when printing large quantities, as this makes them easier to recycle.
- We should always aim for 100% recycled stock. If 100% recycled stock is not available, go for the highest percentage of recycled fibre. Paper must be Australian FSC certified and ISO14100.
- At the author’s discretion, it may be appropriate to include a reference to the paper used to print and/or the accreditation. Eg the FSC logo, or a statement such as “this report is printed on 100% post-consumer recycled paper.”
- Greenpeace brand collateral should be on uncoated stock. However, coated stock may sometimes be more suitable for brand jamming.
- Only print what you need. It may be cheaper to print in bulk, but it may have unforeseen environmental costs.
- Use environmentally friendly vegetable or soy-based, non-heatset, ultraviolet/electron beam curable inks. Do not use petroleum-based ink. Printer should be Australian FSC certified and have an ISO14001 certification.
- If printing on other materials, specify non-PVC based laminates and inks.
When printing T-shirts, consider the following:
We prefer to use certified organic and fair trade textile-based products when we produce or commission t-shirts or canvas bags. Wherever possible, we purchase GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) certified products. We also seek to use water-based non-PVC, non-hazardous chemical inks when choosing our suppliers. Our preferred supplier for screen-printing in Australia is: OCC Apparel
