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Ad Lab and LCC launch Student Mentor Initiative The challenges to print are many, and the industry needs good people if it is to flourish. John Charnock of the Digital Ad Lab writes about a new mentoring scheme that it’s hoped will usher in fresh new talent. Issue Date: March 2009
Environmental DM standard published The challenge has been to shape a more environmentally friendly direct mail industry before the Government enforces regulations to create one. PAS 2020 is the industry’s answer, and the DMA outlined its impact for print exclusively to Andy Knaggs. Issue Date: January 2009
PPA survey sees Pass4press uptake As a magazine publisher, do your print-ready files and proofs comply with the PPA’s Pass4Press specification? A new PPA survey suggests that increasingly the answer to this question is a positive one. Issue Date: November 2008
PDF/A the future of digital archiving PDF/A, the ISO standard for long-term archiving of electronic documents, has been in existence for three years, yet is not widely known in the UK. Laura Blows finds out about the standard and the benefits it can provide for companies. Issue Date: October 2008
Eco-label confusion for print Laura Blows summarises the views of the printer panel at PMM's 'Is print sustainable?' conference, including confusion over FSC, PEFC and ISO 14001 certificates. Issue Date: May 2008
The front line of print's sustainable struggle Michael Barnett reports on industry awareness of ISO 14001, ews of PEFC forestry certification and Agfa research on processless plates at PMM's 'Is print sustainable?' conference. Issue Date: May 2008
Knowing your EMAS from your ISO Michael Barnett assesses certification to ISO 14001 and EMAS through UKAS accredited bodies. Issue Date: March 2008
Chris Fowler International's FSC and ISO 14001 certifications Financial printer Chris Fowler International is taking a methodical approach to building up its environmental achievements, with an ethos that spreads throughout the company. Issue Date: February 2008
Colour management standards explained ISO Coated, Fogra 39L, 12647-2: confusion and misunderstanding reigns – but Digital Ad Lab’s Marcus Kirby attempts to cut through the fog. Issue Date: February 2008
iPPSA develops print buying standards A team of committed people are putting the building blocks of the International Print Purchasing Standards Association in place, and later in 2008 the organisation should finally go live. Andy Knaggs gets an update. Issue Date: January 2008

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