Let’s take a look at the top 5 methods that are changing the game of printing in an eco-friendly way:
Less Waste
Many methods are available to produce less waste when it comes to offset printing, and currently digital printing is almost waste-free already. Printers, for example, can combine their ink for brief offset printing runs; if a press operator only requires a few ounces of any specific colour, they can produce it on their own rather than making a purchase from an ink company, saving on costs and materials.
One way whereby waste is greatly reduced is through the use of digital print on-demand services. Small batch printing on demand results in less wasted products and greater flexibility. It's a win-win situation for you as well as the world!
Conserve and Use Cleaner Energy
Using green energy sources such as wind, solar, and biogas, a renewable fuel derived from food and animal waste, is one of the best ways to help the climate. These forms do not pollute the environment and help to keep it clean. Some printers are transitioning to more eco friendly energy sources.
Most printers now use less electricity, whether they use green energy or not. There are eco-friendly printing machines, and digital printing is now a low-energy process. Look for a printer that uses Energy Star or low-power optical presses. Some printing presses also utilize heat from the printing process to preheat the paper, reducing energy consumption even more.
Another excellent environmentally friendly printing approach that saves electricity is to use field delivery wherever possible. This uses less electricity than moving by rail, making it a more environmentally friendly form of getting your printed goods to their destination.
Lessening the Use of Chemicals
Nowadays, printers can use ink with fewer chemicals. Some offset printers now use soy and vegetable-based inks rather than oil-based inks. Some digital printing presses, such as KonicaMinolta, now use biodegradable toner made from plant-based materials. Fewer chemicals is better for the environment!
Using fewer chemicals doesn’t stop with ink. Some printers use a chemistry-free metal plate machine to make plates for offset printing. Older equipment produced liquid waste that needed professional reprocessing, but some newer equipment does not produce any toxic byproducts.
More Products, More Often Recycled
Recycling is important in all industries, but it is especially important in the printing industry. There are more forms of recycled paper available today than ever before. There is still a recycled paper that appeals for you and your budget, ranging from 10% to 30% to 100% post-consumer waste papers to alternative papers crafted of hemp, straw, or supply remains.
However, using recycled paper materials is just half the equation: you must still compost your own materials! Paper and cardboard can be reused, but did you know that most other printing materials, such as metal printing plates and optical toner cartridges, can also be recycled? Discuss with your printer which things they recycle and why. Their responses can surprise you!
Increased Information and Resources
Printers have changed with the wind as more people recognize the importance of environmentally sustainable printing methods. Your printer should be able to answer all of your questions, clarify their eco-conscious processes, and provide you with resources to help you print in an environmentally friendly manner. Ask your printer if you have any concerns about how to make your printed documents more environmentally friendly!
Fret not, at EazyPrintz, we believe in engaging in environmentally friendly practices to produce our prints. We offer most types of printing services as seen on our website, do feel free to enquire with us by chatting with us on our website or by dropping us an email at eazyprintz134@yahoo.com.
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