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As sad as it might be, there are printers out there who might call themselves “green” but might not have all of the certificationsand authenticity that a true “green” printer would have. Now all printers that consider themselves “green” are probably stepping in the right direction, however a step in the right direction isn’t the same as being totally “green.”
What They Share
Both semi-green and real-green printers usually use recycled paper which is excellent. That way they are not causing more trees to be cut down. Both of these printers will often use vegetable-oil based inks or soy inks. These inks are made naturally and not synthetically which means that their waste is obviously better for the environment.
What Separates Them
Despite the fact the pseudo-green and the genuine-green printers use both recycled papers and natural inks, here is the way you can know that your printer is truly, 100% “green.”
- First, a true green printer will have certifications from national and international environmental agencies such as the PEFC, FSC, and the SFI. Cary Printing has all three of those certifications in addition to many awards and local “green” certifications. Even better, Cary Printing was the very first US printer awarded with the International Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification or the PEFC.
- True green printers will have ethical environmental programs including a strong emphasis on recycling in the workplace. In addition, they use the least amount of paper possible in order to make sure they are being best stewards of their resources and doing everything in their power to leave no carbon footprint.
- The true “green” printer will make sure that they keep their certifications up-to-date. This is to ensure that they stay on top of things and are always on the forefront of being “green.”
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Recycled paper has taken on new meaning and vast improvements during the past couple of years. The thought of recycled paper at one time brought forth images of brown paper bags from the local grocery store. Today’s recycled paper has an entirely different image. As the demand for recycled content papers has increased, paper companies have developed higher quality and a broader selection of recycled papers. For example, the three most common paper finishes, gloss, matte, and uncoated papers all are available with varying amounts of recycled content ranging from 10% to 100% post consumer waste.
Recycled paper is made by taking consumer paper products and “cooking” them down to a cellulose, or plant pulp mixture which is then pressed through screens to remove contaminants. The next step is to clean, de-ink and bleach the pulp. Most mills no longer use chlorine to bleach the pulp but rather use oxygen or hydrogen peroxide which is safer for the environment. Once the pulp has been processed, it is ready to be made into paper once again. The pulp is either mixed with virgin fiber (to give it more strength) or it is used alone to make new paper. The mixture is sprayed on a continuous moving screen where the water drains from the pulp allowing it to form into the beginning of paper. From here the paper is run through a series of rollers which squeeze the remaining moisture from the paper. The last series of rollers is heated, which dries the paper as it is made into large rolls.
If you are a print-buyer seeking “greener” methods of producing environmentally-friendly and sustainable projects, paper is the first place we can begin to help. According to the Environmental Paper Network, 41.1% of all printing papers are recovered and made into recycled paper. This percentage is likely to increase as will the availability of more recycled variety.
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Green printing is a wave of the future. Printing green is merely a way to make sure that we are doing everything in our power to protect our planet. Here are three ways “green” printers are set apart from a normal printer.
1.) Natural inks are used including soy based inks and vegetable-oil based inks.
2.) Products are printed on recycled paper. There are tons of different forms of recycled papers, check them out on our website: www.caryprinting.com. The least possible amount of paper is used, ultimately making less paper used.
3.) Finally and most importantly, these printers have received certifications from organizations such as PEFC, SFI and the FSC. Make sure that the certifications are genuine!
Thanks for stopping by! If you want to know more about green printing, check out our website with all of our “green” certifications, after all we are the nation’s premier green printer.
