How to choose ink for improved sustainability

Moving to more sustainable inks can be key for product manufacturers in the area of cost savings. Depending on the ink selected, cost savings may be found in handling, waste disposal, personal protective equipment, permitting, reporting and record-keeping.

There is increasing pressure today for product manufacturers to be environmentally friendly, or sustainable, in both the processes and products produced. More than ever, the questions of how to achieve sustainability goals and what it will cost are top-of-mind for facility owners and managers who are simultaneously handling the responsibilities required to run a plant efficiently and economically.

There are multiple ways manufacturers can become more sustainable, from using less material in their packaging to employing plastic alternatives, such as biopolymers, to streamlining distribution channels in an effort to reduce emissions of delivery vehicles.

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