Changes in government regulations, public pressure and a desire to make practices more efficient, the printing industry has been at the forefront of creating a new, sustainable world. Printers, like all industries, to remain competitive and relevant, have had to look at: refining our systems minimise our waste; and maximise our processes with automation and efficiency. Customer demands are changing; they want to have the best quality product, delivered with short lead times that supports the environment. Here are four ways the printing industry is leading sustainability: 1.Eco-Friendly Paper Sourcing Environmentally friendly printers are taking the initiative in making sure that our paper and other raw materials come from eco-friendly sources. As well as using recycled paper this also includes the coating, bleaching and other factors which influence the paper’s environmental footprint. At Fast Proof Press, for example, we source all our paper stock from FCS Certified House Stocks. 2.Using Soy and Vegetable-Based Inks Traditional inks are petroleum-based and are known to release so-called “volatile organic compounds,” or VOCs. Petroleum-based inks are also made from the world’s #1 non-renewable resource: oil. On the other hand, vegetable-based inks such as the one’s we use – are made with soy, are more … Continue reading Serious Sustainability in the Printing Game