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Ellen van Hemert

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Episode #90

Summary

Printing and sustainability may not seem like an obvious match. Yet Drukwerkdeal has been working for years to make its supply chain more responsible. In this episode, we speak with Ellen van Hemert, Chief Sustainability Officer at Drukwerkdeal, about the role of material choices, transparency, and collaboration in building a more sustainable print industry. Together, we explore how a traditionally resource-intensive sector can evolve, not overnight, but through steady, practical changes across the entire value chain.
“Printing isn’t inherently unsustainable, it’s complex. The real challenge is making every step of the chain more responsible.” - Ellen van Hemert, Drukwerkdeal @ReTheAgency

Summary

Printing and sustainability may not seem like an obvious match. Yet Drukwerkdeal has been working for years to make its supply chain more responsible. In this episode, we speak with Ellen van Hemert, Chief Sustainability Officer at Drukwerkdeal, about the role of material choices, transparency, and collaboration in building a more sustainable print industry. Together, we explore how a traditionally resource-intensive sector can evolve, not overnight, but through steady, practical changes across the entire value chain.

About

Ellen van Hemert is the Chief Sustainability Officer at Drukwerkdeal, where she leads the company’s efforts to make the print industry more transparent and sustainable. With a background in sustainability strategy and supply chain transformation, she focuses on reducing environmental impact through smarter material choices, responsible sourcing, and data-driven transparency.

At Drukwerkdeal, Van Hemert works to embed sustainability across the entire value chain. From paper and ink selection to production and logistics, helping demonstrate that even traditional, resource-intensive industries can evolve through practical, step-by-step change.

About

Ellen van Hemert is the Chief Sustainability Officer at Drukwerkdeal, where she leads the company’s efforts to make the print industry more transparent and sustainable. With a background in sustainability strategy and supply chain transformation, she focuses on reducing environmental impact through smarter material choices, responsible sourcing, and data-driven transparency.

At Drukwerkdeal, Van Hemert works to embed sustainability across the entire value chain. From paper and ink selection to production and logistics, helping demonstrate that even traditional, resource-intensive industries can evolve through practical, step-by-step change.

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Summary

Printing and sustainability may not seem like an obvious match. Yet Drukwerkdeal has been working for years to make its supply chain more responsible. In this episode, we speak with Ellen van Hemert, Chief Sustainability Officer at Drukwerkdeal, about the role of material choices, transparency, and collaboration in building a more sustainable print industry. Together, we explore how a traditionally resource-intensive sector can evolve, not overnight, but through steady, practical changes across the entire value chain.