DESIGN CONTEXT

Looking into design agencies around Yorkshire I found Type In Motion.

They clearly have a very strong ethical stance on environmentally friendly processes and materials.

This is their environmental policy statement.

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Creative services that are environmentally sound.

The Directors and Management at Type in Motion Limited are committed to continually reducing our impact on the environment through the way we manage our business.

Design solution

Our design solution should always strive for using the least resources possible and having minimal damaging impact on the environment
To look at the most effective way of achieving marketing targets and the design goal, using less resources

Save resources

Use electronic rather than paper based communications where possible
Re-use and recycle paper and stationery items in the studio environment
Encourage clients to use digital proofs instead of wet proofs where possible

Choice of materials

Only specify paper that is either recycled or paper from sustainable forestry (FSC) where fit for purpose
Using only recycled paper during the design process
Specify only materials from sources that have least impact to the environment wherever possible

Choice of printers

Type in Motion Limited preferably work with printers that are ISO140001 or FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified and offer VOC (volatile organic compound) emission-free printing
To utilize digital lower-energy printing facilities on short print runs where fit for purpose

Reduce fuel consumption

Avoiding unnecessary car journeys
To combine a number of goals within one journey where possible

General

Making this policy known to all people working with Type in Motion Limited
To encourage our clients, suppliers and work force to adopt environmentally friendly marketing and design solutions and to choose low carbon resources wherever possible.