piątek, 23 sierpnia 2013

How To Find Sustainable Digital Printing

By Helga Stokes


Whether you are someone printing flyers for a local event or a business advertising the launch of the latest product the chances are you have had to use the services of a printer. While you may be looking at the quality of their design or the cost you may not have considered how environmentally friendly their print process is. However there are a number of reasons why it is worth looking for a company that is committed to sustainable digital printing.

The difficulty is finding companies that genuinely offer energy efficiency and conservation of resources. Some companies can claim this without being properly efficient. It is not just about the printing process but also the suppliers a company uses, how they approach their energy use and where they ship their products.

There are numerous ways that a business can be more sustainable. This is what is often referred to as the carbon footprint. This can be affected by a number of factors and any company that is aware of these factors can find ways to make their business and the process more energy efficient.

In terms of printing the two big aspects of this are ink and paper. Ink can often be the most expensive part. Using less ink and refilling the cartridges can help. Using recycled paper can also ensure that fewer resources are used as well as reducing waste paper wherever possible. Energy efficient machinery is also vital in this respect because it means that more printing can be done using less energy. This can be done with newer machines but older ones may also have an eco setting.

Machinery is also a key part to the print process and therefore another important area to assess in terms of its environmental impact. A more efficient machine can produce more using less energy. Furthermore for a company this can mean they save more on money in the long term than they would using an older machine that is less energy efficient than a newer model.

Another aspect of this is using more efficient technology. Newer printers are more economical, able to print more effectively and faster while using less ink. Older companies may use older technology thinking that this saves them money while ironically in the longer term this could in fact cost them more!

When choosing a printer ideally you ought to find one near you. The amount of time it takes to ship deliveries to you can also affect the carbon footprint of a company. Ideally the company ought to have suppliers near them as well to ensure that they are properly energy efficient. This is something that companies ought to be willing to discuss when they contact you so that you can compare them with others in order to decide who offers the most energy efficient service with the lowest carbon footprint.

When choosing a company sustainable digital printing may not be your sole consideration. It is also important to look at cost and the quality of their work. However if the company can show care for their environment it is likely they will show the same care for their business. Look online to find companies in your local area and to get feedback from their services.




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