Our Approach

Thoughtfully packed using recycled and recyclable materials to protect your print while reducing unnecessary waste.

Every SM1 Print Studio order is packed with care, using recycled cardboard boxes wherever possible to protect your print while reducing unnecessary waste. For smaller orders, we are introducing durable paper bags and continually reviewing our packaging choices to find practical alternatives with a lower environmental impact.

Where plastic packaging is needed to keep products clean, secure or protected in transit, we use recyclable options and keep the amount to a minimum. We also reuse suitable packaging materials when practical and select box sizes carefully to avoid excess space and unnecessary packing.

As a small thank you for choosing SM1 Print Studio, every order includes a tiny sweet treat, adding a personal finishing touch before your print leaves our studio.

Reducing waste through efficient print planning, careful material use and responsible recycling with our waste management partner.

We plan each print job carefully to make the best use of paper, board, ink and other materials, helping to reduce unnecessary waste and limit avoidable off-cuts.
Any waste created during production is separated wherever practical so that suitable materials can be recycled rather than sent to general waste.

We work with Hungry Shredder, our waste management partner, to arrange the collection and responsible processing of paper, cardboard and other recyclable materials from our studio. We also review our production methods regularly, looking for practical ways to improve efficiency, reduce excess material and make recycling part of our everyday working process.

Recycled and FSC-certified paper stocks chosen for responsible sourcing, reliable performance and high-quality colour reproduction.

Our Bond, Pulp and Kraft papers are made from 100% recycled materials, while many of our uncoated and coated stocks, including Matt and Silk papers, contain 55% recycled content and are FSC-certified.

FSC certification supports responsible sourcing by using materials from certified forests, recycled sources or other controlled sources. These papers are selected not only for their environmental credentials, but also for their smooth, consistent finish, helping to produce sharp detail, brighter colours and reliable print results across a wide range of products.

We also reduce unnecessary deliveries by ordering materials in bulk where practical and work with a paper merchant that operates a greener vehicle fleet, helping us make more responsible choices throughout the supply process.

High-quality digital toner and vegetable-based inks, supported by responsible collection and recycling programmes.

We use the most appropriate printing process for each order, balancing colour quality, durability and responsible material use. Where suitable, our professionally produced lithographic print uses vegetable-based inks in place of traditional mineral-oil-based alternatives, helping to reduce reliance on fossil-fuel-derived ingredients without compromising sharp detail or vibrant colour reproduction.

Our Xerox digital presses use toner to produce consistent, high-quality results across shorter print runs and personalised work. Empty Xerox toner containers are collected through the Green World Alliance programme, where returned consumables can be recycled, reused or remanufactured. This helps keep valuable materials in circulation and reduces the amount of printing waste sent to landfill.

Carefully planned print production that reduces unnecessary materials, energy use and avoidable waste.

We plan each print run carefully to make efficient use of paper, board, ink and toner while reducing unnecessary production waste. Where practical, orders are grouped together and produced using methods suited to the quantity, specification and finish required. Digital printing is used for shorter runs and personalised work, helping to avoid excess stock and unnecessary set-up materials.

We also switch off equipment when it is not in use and review our working practices regularly to identify practical improvements. These measures help us reduce energy use and material waste while maintaining the consistent print quality, colour accuracy and reliable finish our customers expect.