Does eco-friendly printing cost more?

Traditionally, eco-friendly alternatives have always been more expensive, however we do our best to offer competitive prices. Many of our small runs are actually cheaper than our non-eco-friendly competitors!

Is the recycled paper poor quality?

It definitely isn't! In fact, it's so indistinguishable from regular paper that many of our clients like to put a recycled logo on their printing. (See below for the logos we have on file.)

But if you're looking for a recycled paper with grainy and fibrous textures, we have plenty of those too! We even have papers made from Beer Barrel Dregs, Rhino Poo, Elephant Poo, Marshland, Straw, Hay, Grass, Shredded Bank Notes, Coffee, Bananas and even Wild Seed Paper which if planted grows wild flowers or lavendar!!! (and a plethora of other weird materials!)

Rhino Poo Paper	Blue Hair Paper	Coffee Paper	Elephant Poo Paper
Banana Paper	Rainbow Paper	Lavender Seed Paper	Pils Beer Paper

Why bother?

It is commonly understood that producing recycled paper uses between 28% and 78% less energy than its equivalent produced from virgin fibre. The recycling process also adds considerably fewer pollutants to the air.

Using paper produced from FSC and managed woodland sources is a positive step in the right direction, it can be argued that managed forests do not replace the natural eco systems originally destroyed by deforestation. Recycled paper uses post-consumer waste that would otherwise end up in landfill, decompose and produce greenhouse gases.

So help us make a genuine difference to the environment, make your printing truly green and use us.

Read more here.

What's the minimum order?

Whilst you will get a better price per unit if you print larger quantities, we are happy to print as few as 50 of any item.

Can you design stuff?

Yes, we have our full time additive free organic design studio standing by! Please contact us for a quote.

How do I prepare artwork?

Basic artwork

If none of your printed material extends off the edge of your artwork, then simply save to the size of the item required.

Bleed

If anything prints off the edge of the page, the artwork you send us needs to have 3mm bleed on each edge. This is so when we trim it down to size there's no white lines on the sides. The bleed area should not have any text on it and should only continue the design off the edge of the page, for example a background colour or photograph.

Colour

Ideally all the printing you send over should be in CMYK colour mode, this way you will get the most realistic idea of what your final prints will look like.

Sending files

You can send your artwork to printing@ecoprintUK.com drop it off in person or arrange for an FTP space to be set up for you on our server. See below for file types we accept.

Is there a charge for proofs?

There may be a charge for digital proofs, but this is subtracted from your total bill.  Lithographic proofs start at £15 and are non-refundable.

Will the print peel off?

Short of setting it on fire or sitting in the bath with it, no it won't!

Can the stationary you print go through my printer?

Digital stationary will go through any inkjet printer and most laser printers. We would recommend testing on your laser printer to be sure. We would be happy to send samples.

Is delivery included in your estimated due date?

Unfortunately we can't guarantee when you'll be available to pick up your printing or receive it from couriers, so our time estimates quote the time when the printing will be finished, not when it arrives on your doorstep.

How do I get to you?

Ooh, good question! It's not hard at all. We're near the bottom of Fisherton street in the Fisherton Mill Gallery and Café courtyard, through the archway opposite The Computer Centre.

File types

We accept several different file types, preferably in CMYK colour mode: .PDF (PostScript DOcument File) .AI (Adobe Illustrator) .EPS (Encapsulated Postscript) .JPG (or other image formats at 300dpi)

We are unable to accept Microsoft Word, Microsoft Powerpoint or Microsoft Publisher Documents, as the contents of these documents are liable to display differently across different computer systems.

Do you do eco-friendly envelopes, recycled stickers and laminating?

Yes we do! We can provide all sizes, shapes and colours of envelopes, including ones with biodegradable windows. We can also provide recycled stickers in a wide range of sizes as well as biodegradable clear plastic display bags suitable for cards and gifts. We also offer biodegradable lamination, with a minimum charge of £99 (it's a big machine!)