For printers, staying environmentally friendly is no longer just a matter of sourcing paper responsibly or investing in a low-power press. Recently, many green consumables that pertain to printing have been released. This includes eco versions of inks, plates, wash-up systems, and several other pressroom products.
According to Sean Lane, the product manager of offset solutions at Fujifilm, “Green consumables don’t come at an increased cost.” He contends that switching to a greener version of ink or fount solution won’t actually cost the printer any more than the standard, non-eco friendly versions. Lane goes on to say, “There is nothing to say that if you go green you will have maybe a narrower tolerance or worse performance…The analogy is cars – you can have a greener model that is actually better than the last model too.” Printers don’t have to sacrifice quality or performance when choosing to be more environmentally aware.
The environmental movement is steadily gaining momentum. With many switching to “paperless billing” and the like, it seems only economical to offer an environmentally friendly print option as well. Here at ColorFX, we care about environmental safety. We use low VOC aqueous and UV coating, chemical free CTP plates, and all of our presses are equipped with pre-impregnated cleaning cloth rolls washing systems. We work closely with our vendors so that the latest and safest eco-friendly printing methods are being achieved at all times! If you’re searching for a commercial printing company that stays environmentally aware, choose ColorFX to keep your customers happy!