We are a Sustainable, Eco Friendly Printing, World Land Trust Certified Company
Your Sustainable Printing Partner
As an eco-friendly printing company, environmental protection is at the heart of our business. We combine our passion for print with caring for the planet – from using sustainable processes and materials solely powered by renewable sources to having a zero landfill policy, we aim to be as environmentally friendly as possible.
We are proud to be a certified Carbon Balanced Printer, offsetting all of our operational carbon, helping to protect endangered habitats through The World Land Trust. We only use paper and card materials that are approved by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) as standard, ensuring all the paper and wood materials we use are from sustainably managed forests.
What’s more, since 2014, we’ve gone the extra mile by carbon balancing all of our paper stocks, at no additional cost to our customers. This means that every project with us not only meets the highest environmental standards but also contributes to offsetting carbon emissions, making a tangible difference in the fight against climate change. When you choose Ashley House, you are not just getting exceptional prints – you are supporting a greener, more sustainable future.
Our environmental achievements since 2014
We only use paper and card materials that are approved by the FSC®.
Our Conservation Partners
We are committed to sustainability and proud to be a certified Carbon Balanced Printer, offsetting all of our operational carbon.
We are proud to be FSC® certified, supporting responsible forest management worldwide. By choosing FSC® certified stocks, you are helping to protect forests for future generations (www.fsc.org). We are also ISO 14001 accredited, demonstrating our commitment to effective environmental management.
We’re affiliated with the World Land Trust, the Woodland Trust Carbon Capture Scheme, Woodland Carbon and Forest Carbon, ensuring that all of the paper we purchase is Zero Carbon.
Let people know you print eco
If you would like to let people know that your print is produced in an environmentally friendly way, we can also add our own logos to your finished products.
As a valued customer of Ashley House, we are able to offer you the opportunity to showcase your commitment to sustainability through the inclusion of these prestigious logos on your printed materials, at no additional cost. Just let us know if you would like them added to your printed product.
By displaying this logo, you’re demonstrating your support for the protection of endangered habitats and biodiversity worldwide.
This logo signifies that your printed materials are sourced from responsibly managed forests, promoting sustainable forestry practices.
Show your love for the environment with this logo, indicating your dedication to promoting the responsible use of paper and print.
By incorporating these logos into your print materials, you not only communicate your environmental values but also inspire others to join the movement towards a more sustainable future. Together, we can make a difference.
We use 100% renewable energy.
ISO 14001 Accredited
At Ashley House, sustainability is at the core of everything we do and our ISO 14001 accreditation demonstrates that commitment. As an internationally recognised standard, it provides a structured approach to managing our environmental impact. This certification ensures we follow strict environmental policies, continuously improve our processes, comply with legal and regulatory requirements and promote responsible practices, all while maintaining the highest sustainability standards in our printing operations.
Being ISO 14001 accredited demonstrates that we actively strive to reduce waste, conserve resources, and improve efficiency, all while maintaining the highest print quality. It reinforces our reputation as a responsible, eco-conscious printing company and helps our customers achieve their own sustainability goals. For us, sustainability isn’t just a trend, it’s a responsibility, and we’re proud to offer environmentally responsible printing solutions that help make a difference.
We build sustainability into every stage of our print process.
Green Printing
Everything we print is produced sustainably with environmental protection in mind. As a Carbon Balanced Printer, we do everything we can to reduce our carbon footprint, while helping others to reduce theirs with our green printing options.
All our paper is sustainably sourced, using only FSC and recycled stocks, our lithographic printing presses use chemistry-free plates – the greenest available. Our digital printing process has Nordic Swan Accreditation, the most sustainable digital presses available.
The use of these sustainable solutions, combined with vegetable-based inks, means we produce chemistry-free, vegan-friendly print.
When it comes to sustainability of print and paper, it’s important to separate the facts from the myths – take a look at our Myths & Facts booklet to find out more.
Plastic-Free Packaging
We are a plastic-free business and have eliminated the use of plastic packaging, wherever possible. We use non-plastic alternatives or biodegradable solutions, including 100% recyclable paper tape and corrugated card, recycled envelopes with cornstarch windows, eco-friendly shrink wrap and oxo-degradable pallet wrap.
We also encourage our suppliers to reduce their plastic packaging and find alternative packaging solutions to help raise awareness along the supply chain.
We reduce our carbon footprint and help you do the same.
Zero Landfill Policy
We have a zero landfill policy and train our team on environmental issues, aiming to recycle and reuse, rather than create unnecessary waste. Any waste that is created is always recycled appropriately, including wastepaper, ink tins, used printing plates and wooden pallets.
100% Green Energy
We use 100% renewable energy from a green energy supplier and have installed low energy lighting throughout the factory to lower our energy consumption. By using power from renewable sources, there’s less harm to the environment when using our machines.
Reduced Carbon Delivery
We strategically plan all local deliveries to reduce mileage and transport pollution. For national deliveries, we use a zero-carbon delivery company who comply with carbon emissions standards.
We’re FSC® Certified and a Carbon Balanced Printer.
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We’re proud to support
We work with a range of brilliant environmental charities, organisations and campaigns, including:
World Land Trust
As a Carbon Balanced Printer, we are supporting the global conservation charity World Land Trust in their crucial efforts to protect and preserve threatened, carbon-rich habitats around the world, including ecosystem protection and restoration projects in Vietnam, Mexico, Ecuador and Guatemala.
The Woodland Trust
We work closely with The Woodland Trust, the UK’s largest woodland conservation charity and are the largest contributor to their Carbon Capture Scheme in the South West. We also volunteer our time to take part in the local tree planting events, helping to restore native woodland.
Forest Carbon
We purchase paper, cardboard and packaging materials from our suppliers. They offer carbon balanced products through their carbon offset scheme, supporting UK woodland creation, meaning everything we purchase helps plant more trees.
Surfers Against Sewage
We work with Surfers Against Sewage, one of the UK’s most active and successful environmental charities. As part of our support for the incredible work that they do we are members of the Ocean Network and regularly attend member events and beach cleans, with other eco-conscious businesses, helping to drive change and awareness.
Love Paper
Love Paper is a global campaign promoting the sustainable and attractive attributes of print, paper and paper packaging.
The campaign seeks to tell consumers across the world all the positive stories about paper, print and paper packaging from its environmental credentials to its ability to improve mental wellbeing, learning and enhance creativity.
Even in today’s digital world, paper remains unique in its ability to touch our lives. Paper is renewable, recyclable and the natural support of new ideas and creativity.
Two Sides
Two Sides is a not-for-profit, global initiative promoting the unique sustainable and attractive attributes of print, paper and paper packaging.
Their mission is to dispel common environmental misconceptions, inspire and to inform businesses and consumers around the world with engaging, fact-based information about the sustainability and attractiveness of print, paper and paper packaging.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Eco-friendly printing (also known as sustainable printing) involves using environmentally responsible materials and processes. Many printing companies claim to offer eco-friendly printing by simply offering recycled paper. However, true eco-printing goes beyond materials and considers the entire print process, focusing on reducing environmental impact at every stage.
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Switching to eco printing is an easy way to reduce your carbon footprint and ensure compliance with sustainability regulations. It also reinforces your commitment to responsible business practices and environmental protection. By positioning your business as forward-thinking, ethical and responsible, you will strengthen trust and credibility while appealing to environmentally conscious consumers.
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Not necessarily. While some sustainable print materials may have a slightly higher upfront cost, many of our customers find that eco printing often leads to long-term savings through reduced waste and improved efficiency. Plus, it’s worth remembering that many consumers are willing to support and pay more for brands that prioritise sustainability, making it a smart investment.
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Absolutely! Eco printing uses advanced technology to deliver high-quality results without compromising sustainability. In most cases, you won’t even notice a difference in appearance because the final product looks just as good as traditional printing (if not better!), while significantly reducing environmental impact.
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At Ashley House, we combine our passion for print with a commitment to protect the planet. From responsibly sourced paper stocks and vegetable-based inks to energy-efficient processes that minimise waste and environmental impact, we prioritise sustainability at every step. Our goal is to deliver high-quality, sustainable printing solutions that help businesses reduce their carbon footprint while maintaining professional print materials.
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Yes! We are proud to be a Certified Carbon Balanced Printer, FSC® Certified and hold ISO 14001 accreditation. Our digital printing process also has Nordic Swan accreditation. You can view our eco certificates on this page and if you have any questions about our credentials, feel free to get in touch!
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Vegetable-based inks are the most sustainable option. At Ashley House, we only use eco-friendly inks, never harmful petroleum-based ones. Our inks are biodegradable, vegan-friendly, emit fewer volatile organic compounds, and deliver high-quality colour reproduction.
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Working with a certified sustainable printer cuts carbon emissions, reduces waste, and supports environmental restoration. At Ashley House, every print job is carbon-balanced through the World Land Trust, powered by 100 % green energy, and contributes to reforestation and habitat protection projects worldwide.
Come and say hello, we’re here to help.
We can help reduce your carbon footprint with eco-friendly print. If you’re interested in sustainable print, give us a call on 01392 202320 or email hello@ashleyhouse.co.uk.
We’d love to help!
