ILFORD has unveiled its new BioMedia and Photo Realistic ranges that offer print-for-pay businesses an environmentally-friendly alternative to standard commercial print materials. With growing pressure on businesses to adopt environmentally sustainable policies and processes, ILFORD has continued to embrace its responsibility to sustainable product innovation. ILFORD BioMedia provides a complete, biodegradable solution to replace coated vinyl or polyester media displays and traditional mounting boards.

As an eco-friendly replacement for these existing but ever-lasting commercial products, BioMedia meets the most demanding expectations for quality and performance while maximising environmental benefit. The new range, which includes Display Film, Display Film UV, Rigid Display Board and Laminate, employs an enzyme to accelerate the biodegradation process to completely breakdown the products under anaerobic landfill conditions, saving valuable landfill capacity. BioMedia was recognised as a 2011 SGIA Product of the Year in the Media - Vinyl category.