Written Off Publishing is committed to leading the industry in minimising the impact of its activities on the environment. As a self-described ethical press, we know that this expands outside of people and into our environment; we understand that it is important to protect our planet as we do our artists. 

The key points of our strategy to achieve this are: 

• To utilise an eco-conscious printer, making use of vegetable-based inks, recycled, recyclable, carbon neutral, FSC-certified paper/card and biodegradable glue. We also use digital printers, removing the need for plates to be made and cutting waste. Our chosen print supplier is Mixam, and you can read their sustainability information here. 

• To remove plastic, matte laminate from oour books; this will make all of our books 100% recyclable.

• Printed materials that are damaged and/or unsellable will be donated/given away free of charge to those unable to afford copies and not sent to refuse.

• To sell mis-printed materials at a discounted price, so long as they are still readable.

• To use 100% recyclable packaging for postage and packaging, including recyclable thermal-print labels, removing the need for ink as part of the postage process. We buy this in bulk (1000 units at a time) to reduce the frequency of deliveries.

  • Tissue paper, stickers and flyers are 100% recyclable.

  • Future actions are focused on developing ideas to tackle the environmental impact of postage; information on this is forthcoming.

• To work alongside ethical independent contractors who, in their own work, strive to protect the environment and have the same principles as us regarding inks, papers and other materials.

• When travelling for shows, to ride-share or make use of public transport as much as is viable; if this is not viable, to make use of ride-sharing opportunities.

• To make use of online platforms for launch events and open mics to avoid the negative impact of travel and promote ‘stay at home’ events.

• By Winter 2025, to develop a range of PDF-only copies of collections that the community can read on existing devices without the need to purchase new. These will be offered on a range of coloured backgrounds for accessibility.

• To develop merchandise that is ethically conscious and uses carbon-neutral supplies whenever possible.

• To recycle at least 90% of our business waste.

• To actively promote recycling as part of our marketing and in our postage boxes/envelopes.

• Meet or exceed all the environmental legislation that relates to the Company.

• By Winter 2026, to use an accredited program to offset the greenhouse gas emissions generated by our activities. 

Signed,

Rebecca Kenny, Founder