 Not everyone defines "green printing" the same way, and there is no standard or certification for what makes a printer -- or a given project -- green. However in traditional printing, many of the ingredients are toxic. And that's not all. Chlorine bleaching of paper is linked to cancer-causing water pollutants. Waste inks and solvents are usually considered hazardous. Bindings, adhesives, foils, and plastic bags used in printing or packaging printed material can render paper unrecyclable. Current “sustainable” printing practices involve using recycled paper, double-sided printing, and soy-based inks.
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Sustainable Green Printing Partnership
Benefits of Soy Ink
Top Ten Green Printing Practices
How Green Printing Can Make a Good Impression
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