Formara Join Two Sides To Promote Sustainable Print & Marketing

Two Sides is excited to announce its newest member Formara, the UK-based print and marketing communications company.

Since 1971 Formara has successfully operated as a print company. Now, in addition to printing services, they offer clients sophisticated integrated marketing and communications campaigns across print and digital platforms.

“Sustainability has always been at the heart of what we do here at Formara. As a print and marketing company committed to reducing our environmental impact, we’re proud to have joined Two Sides to help promote the true sustainability of print, paper, and packaging.

In 2006, we were one of the first printing companies in the UK to gain the accreditation ‘Environmental Standard ISO14001’. This early commitment to responsible environmental management set objectives that paved the way for continual improvements to reduce our impact on the world we live in. Through Carbon Offsetting we balanced our CO2 emissions. However, we are now more interested in avoidance measures and renewable energy generation to help combat climate change and sustain our environment for future generations.” says Russell Turner, Marketing Executive for Formara.

Formara’s paper is sourced from sustainable suppliers who themselves conform to ISO14001 and the UK Timber Regulations. Formara is also reducing their reliance on single use plastics, aiming to reduce the use of plastics in all of their packaging within two years. This requires an ongoing investigation of the replacement products available as technology catches up with the world’s demand to reduce plastic with viable alternatives.

Award-Winning Commitment to Sustainability

Their dedication to environmentally responsible printing was recently recognised when Formara won the 2024 Corporate Sustainability Award. This achievement reflects their ongoing efforts to provide eco-friendly print solutions without compromising quality.

To further reinforce their commitment, Formara recently launched a dedicated Green Agenda page on their website, highlighting key initiatives such as:

• Using FSC-certified paper and responsibly sourced materials.
• Offering recyclable and biodegradable packaging
• Investigating into energy-efficient production processes.
• Supporting local environmental initiatives, including the Essex Wildlife Trust.

You can explore their sustainability efforts here: Formara Green Agenda

Russel continues, “By partnering with Two Sides, we aim to challenge misconceptions about the print and paper industry and promote the truth, paper is renewable, recyclable, and sustainable. We are also excited to support the Love Paper campaign, educating our clients and partners on the environmental benefits of paper-based communications.

Formara joining Two Sides is just one step in our journey towards a more sustainable future. We are continuously working to enhance our green initiatives and ensure that print remains a powerful, responsible, and eco-friendly communication tool. We look forward to working alongside other Two Sides members to drive sustainability in the industry.“

“We are pleased to welcome Formara on board as members of Two Sides. Our partnership with them will help us communicate the great environmental story that print and paper has to tell, reaching many brands and consumers through their print on demand, direct marketing, direct mail and fulfilment solutions. It’s always a pleasure to welcome new members and we look forward to working with Formara moving forward,” says Josh Birch, Campaign Manager of Two Sides UK.

By joining Two Sides, Formara has access to a large library of co-brandable communications tools, consumer research, industry-leading information, sustainability advice, and events.

For more information about the many benefits of joining the Two Sides, please visit twosides.info/why-join-two-sides

To find out more about Formara, please visit: formara.co.uk

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