Printing with care – for your project and our planet.

At Dalton’s Printers, we believe that good printing should leave a great impression – not a heavy footprint. As a family-run business rooted in Lancashire for nearly 50 years, we’re proud to do our bit for the environment and are committed to making sustainable choices in everything we do.

Our Commitments

1. Using Greener Materials We always aim to use responsibly sourced materials, including: Recycled and FSC-certified papers.
Eco-friendly and low-VOC inks.
Sustainable packaging and alternatives wherever possible.
We keep an eye out for new developments in green printing so we can offer you even better options.

2. Cutting Down on Waste We keep waste to a minimum by: Encouraging digital proofs to reduce unnecessary print runs.
Recycling paper, cardboard, toner cartridges and more
Carefully planning print runs to avoid overproduction
Every little bit saved makes a difference.

3. Saving Energy Where We Can We’re working to reduce our energy use by:
Running efficient, modern equipment
Turning off machines when not in use
Exploring renewable energy options to power our premises

4. Reducing Our Carbon Footprint From delivery routes to supply chain choices, we:
Optimise logistics to reduce fuel use and emissions
Support carbon offset schemes to balance out what we can’t yet avoid

5. Promoting a Culture of Sustainability We actively share eco-friendly practices with our team, clients, and partners by: Providing sustainability training to staff
Helping customers make informed, greener print choices
Supporting local initiatives that align with our values

6. Always Looking to Improve We regularly review our policies to make sure we’re keeping up with best practices and environmental standards. We set goals, track our progress, and welcome suggestions from our customers on how we can do even better.

How You Can Help
Choose our sustainable print options – like recycled paper or vegetable-based inks

Order thoughtfully – to reduce waste and get the most from every print run Recycle used materials – to keep print out of landfill and in the loop Together, we can print smarter, waste less, and create beautiful work that’s better for the planet.