Episode 268 - Counting Carbon: How CarbonQuota is Inspiring Print to Confront its Emissions
Show Notes:
The printing industry stands at a critical environmental crossroads, with both opportunities and challenges ahead. In this illuminating conversation, Dominic Harris, CEO of CarbonQuota, returns to the FuturePrint Podcast to reveal how carbon measurement is fundamentally transforming the print and packaging sectors.
Having spent his entire career in printing—starting as a traditional camera operator "before Apple Macintoshes were invented"—Harris brings both technical expertise and genuine passion to the sustainability conversation. He outlines how CarbonQuota helps printers measure and improve their environmental impact through precise, granular carbon footprinting that goes far beyond industry averages.
The discussion takes us deep into the carbon journey of everyday items like Amazon boxes, revealing how each component and process contributes to a product's environmental footprint. Harris challenges the common perception that sustainability necessarily increases costs, explaining how recycled materials have become cost-competitive and how investments in renewable energy often deliver financial returns alongside environmental benefits.
What truly sets this episode apart is Harris's insider perspective on the rapidly approaching regulatory landscape. From California's imminent packaging regulations to growing demands from major brands like Lego for certified carbon data on every order, the message is clear—print businesses need to prepare now for the carbon-conscious marketplace of tomorrow.
Most valuably, Harris shares practical steps for printers at any stage of their sustainability journey, emphasizing the importance of automation, collaboration across the supply chain, and securing leadership buy-in. His involvement with the 'Manifesto for More Sustainable Print' highlights his commitment to demystifying sustainability and making it accessible to all print businesses.
Ready to future-proof your print business through meaningful sustainability initiatives? This episode provides the roadmap you need. Subscribe to the Future Print Podcast for more insights on navigating the evolving print landscape.
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