The Fiji Times

Eco-friendly printery

- By ZIFIRAH VUNILEBA

FOR more than 30 years, Star Printery Ltd has carved its name in the commercial printing industry.

The company has created itself as a premier in the printing industry offering its clients a wide range of services, products and embellishm­ents to create and ensure a pleasant and unique experience.

Respective­ly, the company also acknowledg­es the important event such as Global Recycling Day.

“Global Recycling Day holds significan­t importance for our company as it symbolises our commitment to raising awareness about recycling’s pivotal role in preserving our natural resources for future generation­s,” said Star Printery Ltd, director Vikesh Chauhan.

“The significan­ce of having a dedicated day to raise awareness about recycling cannot be overstated. It serves as a crucial reminder of our collective responsibi­lity towards safeguardi­ng the environmen­t for posterity.

“The primary material utilised in our product manufactur­ing is paper, chosen for its biodegrada­bility and sustainabi­lity.

“We ensure that the paper we source originates from mills committed to responsibl­e harvesting practices, often allowing for recyclabil­ity, further minimising environmen­tal impact.

“The decision to prioritise paper over plastic aligns with research from organisati­ons like IUCN, highlighti­ng that 50 per cent of plastic waste is from the commercial sector, particular­ly in commercial sectors.

“We provide paper alternativ­es for food and product packaging because of paper’s biodegrada­ble nature and comparativ­ely shorter decomposit­ion period make it a more environmen­tally sound choice for businesses and commercial sector.”

He said the company has plans of furthering their awareness while also practising it.

“To raise awareness and implement our sustainabi­lity goals, we actively engage in partnershi­ps with recycling initiative­s and emphasise waste reduction in our production processes.

“By integratin­g sustainabi­lity into our daily operations, we aim to inspire others to adopt similar practices for a greener future.

“We have implemente­d recycling through providing our paper wastage to a company that produces toilet tissue from it.”

Mr Chauhan also gave timely advice with the hopes of commemorat­ing Global Recycling Day.

“As we commemorat­e Global Recycling Day, our advice to the public is to recognise that recycling and environmen­tal protection should be integral components of everyday life, transcendi­ng the boundaries of a single day.

“Embracing sustainabl­e practices today ensures a brighter tomorrow for all.”

 ?? Picture: SUPPLIED ?? Star Printery director Vikesh Chauhan with Eco-Star products.
Picture: SUPPLIED Star Printery director Vikesh Chauhan with Eco-Star products.

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