Epson UK & I Celebrates Barbara Chandler’s MBE for Outstanding Services to the Design Industry and Championing Sustainable Innovation

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London, UK – June 2026 – Epson UK & I proudly extends its heartfelt congratulations to renowned design journalist and photographer Barbara Chandler MBE, following her recent recognition with an MBE for outstanding services to the design industry.

This prestigious accolade highlights her lifelong dedication to advancing design excellence and underscores the critical importance of fostering environmentally responsible practices within the creative sector.

As the design industry faces an urgent imperative to address its environmental impact, Chandler has consistently stood at the forefront of championing sustainable solutions.

Through the visionary GREEN GRADS initiative, she has provided a vital platform for emerging talent, cultivating a new generation of graduates whose work is deeply rooted in sustainability, environmental stewardship, and the healing of our planet.

Epson UK & I has been incredibly privileged to collaborate closely with Chandler on this initiative, recognising that the future of design must be inextricably linked with ecological responsibility.

The collaboration between Epson and the GREEN GRADS programme specifically promotes the transformative potential of on-demand textile printing to eco-conscious creators.

By shifting away from traditional, resource-heavy production methods, on-demand printing represents a forward-thinking, innovative approach that drastically reduces waste and water consumption.

Empowering young designers with this technology is an essential step towards systemic industry change, proving that high-quality design and ethical manufacturing can seamlessly coexist.

Chandler’s recognition with an MBE serves as a powerful reminder of the impact that dedicated individuals can have on shaping a more sustainable and ethical future.

Her work continues to inspire established industry leaders and young graduates alike to rethink their creative processes and embrace innovations that protect the environment.

Epson remains committed to supporting these vital initiatives and providing the technological advancements necessary to turn eco-conscious visions into tangible realities.

About Epson UK & I

Epson is a global technology leaderdedicated to co-creating sustainability and enriching communities by leveraging its efficient, compact, and precision technologies and digital technologies to connect people, things, and information.

The company is focused on solving societal issues through innovations in home and office printing, commercial and industrial printing, manufacturing, visual and lifestyle.

Epson will become carbon negative and eliminate use of exhaustible underground resources such as oil and metal by 2050.

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