Environment
In a challenging economic climate, the need to stand out from the competition by adding value becomes even more acute. Using sustainable design achieves that. Whilst creative graphic design is our specialty, caring for the environment influences everything we do at Ingenious.

Our customers recognise they are commissioning an environmentally responsible partner. From experience, Ingenious knows that high-quality, effective, eco-friendly design and print production can be achieved, without costing the earth. We want to share this knowledge with you.

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Our environmental management program is designed to minimize any negative impacts that our activities might have on the environment and to eliminate them where possible.

Our work in favour of the environment spreads beyond our own business activities to include the involvement of staff, suppliers and customers as a whole in the promotion of environmental information.

Ingenious has made a conscious policy decision to explore every avenue open to it to ensure that care of the environment is a key consideration in all the company's work practices, processes and methods of operation. Through examination of the impact of its own activities the company seeks to eliminate or reduce the production of pollution released to the environment.

We have embarked upon a program of action which falls into the following categories:
  1. The introduction of a program of on-site working practices which actively discriminates in favour of the environment.
  2. A program of environmental education activities aimed at company personnel, customers and the community. All employees are encouraged to act in accordance with the environmental policy and given appropriate training and education to do so if required.
A copy of our policy is given to every member of staff and is available to members of the public.

Environmental Objectives and Targets

  • Obtain ISO14001
  • Promote the efficient use of resource in printing through intelligent design
  • Encourage the use of recycled and environmentally sound materials to customers and staff.
  • Encourage greater participation from staff throughout the company in the management of the EMS.
  • Work with like-minded suppliers that conform to ISO14001 and hold where possible EMAS, FSC accreditation, Carbon Neutral status.
  • Look for further ways to reduce our waste
Ingenious is proud of our company's reputation as an expert in environmentally responsible graphic design and green printing processes. The way we run our premises, our working practices and choice of suppliers, our efforts to reduce energy use and recycle waste are all part of our distinctive company culture.

Waste reduction

  • Our business stationery and brochures are printed on recycled paper
  • Paper that we use in our printers is recycled or FSC branded
  • All of our waste paper will be reused or recycled
  • Where possible, we will use electronic proofing systems (ie. PDF) rather than printing
  • We incorporate a message in our email signatures reminding the receiver to not print unless necessary

Energy consumption

  • We will aim to switch off all computers, monitors and printers at night except the server and those machines required to remain on for back-ups or archiving purposes
  • All other electronic devices (including mobile phone chargers etc.) will be switched off when not required
  • Lights will be switched off in vacated rooms
  • We no longer require a photocopier, which reduces paper usage considerably

Other areas

To enable us to reduce our waste and minimise our impact on the environment, we:
  • Recycle paper cardboard, plastic bottles, tins, cans, toner catridges and CDs/DVDs,
  • Encourage staff to use the on-site recycling containers for household batteries, mobile phones, ink cartridges and compact disks from both work and home
  • Support two charities with the collection and recycling of old spectacles for Vision Aid Overseas and plastic milk bottle tops for Gift of Sight
  • Always look for products that do not have excessive packaging
  • Reuse packaging where possible
  • Keep a collection of carrier bags in the office for staff use
  • We work with suppliers who are like-minded and have similar policies as our own where possible
  • Reduce pollution by using public transport where possible and all company vehicles have low emissions
  • We specify recycled and FSC papers where appropriate
Graphic design can greatly influence the environmental impact of printed materials. Careful consideration of design format cannot only help protect the environment but also reduce production and distribution costs. We can advise you on the most suitable, economic and eco-friendly design to meet your communication objectives, including paper size and weight, the use of inks, varnishes and lamination, print run and binding methods. Publicising the ecological care taken with your design projects makes a positive statement about your organisation.

We invite you to consult us on the impact of your next graphic design project so that we can work together to fulfil your corporate and marketing objectives with a clear environmental conscience. It is your way to proactively demonstrate your company's responsive approach to ecological care. It is Ingenious' way to preserve our beautiful surroundings and its unparalleled source of creative inspiration.