wtorek, 8 stycznia 2013

What To Know About Sustainable Digital Printing

By Dorothea Garner


There are a lot of people who have started to take advantage of using technological advancements currently made available in communities. This is mainly because many have found it beneficial for both their personal and work life to make use of these things. As a result, a lot of businessmen have become fueled to secure inventions and join the league of technological companies. One which flourished in the field of business is the printing industry after it introduced the concept of sustainable digital printing.

Sustainability is actually more than simply appearing green with logos and certifications. What it requires is commitment to transacting businesses in ways that will responsibly meet present demands while ensuring the availability of resources in the future. Many companies that focus on this aspect promote conservation, recycling and sustainable use of the natural resources.

There are a lot of factors that play in the field of sustainable digital printing. Paper is one of which. Many companies that consider sustainability important often transact with suppliers which have received certifications from custody organizations. Certifications ensure that paper supplies have been secured from forests cared for by individuals who care about maintaining forest eco-systems.

Companies also make sure that any paper waste will be presorted and recycled. This simply means all unsent materials lying around facilities shall be grouped together for easier recycling. Waste paper that have come off presses, paper cores holding printable papers and wrappers used for covering paper rolls will all be recycled. Furthermore, return copies of magazines or newspapers will also be collected back.

Inks that will be used for the printing of the materials are also expected to be environmentally friendly. Companies often maintain low VOCs while keeping biorenewable resources at peak. Usually, the inks will be manufactured with oils based on soybean and have exceeded the requirements for oil content mandated by third party associations. Such types of inks do not emit VOC emissions and have attributes that help in conserving natural resources.

There are two types of press methods to take into account. If you are planning to offer heat inks, then you will most likely need a heater for the method. Large ovens would be necessities in such a case. You can also opt for cold inks which are more eco-friendly since they do not release VOCs and do not require too much energy as well.

Gaining popularity in the industry is the use of process-less plates. They are developed on press and require only minimal rotations. This eliminates the need for using ovens, chemicals and water which are necessities in making the traditional types of plates. Process-less plates are also made from aluminum. Hence, soda cans can be recycled and turned into plates.

Clients will need to consider location when trying to find printers. Opting for companies located within areas of residence can help save one from shipping or postage costs. Clients may also save on emissions, gas and time from the option.

An edge to sustainable digital printing is that it has a digital work flow. This means clients will be able to upload their files through the websites of the printing companies. The process eliminates making use of disks for file transporting and also saves energy by not requiring people to deliver the disks to the companies.




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