The sustainability and commitment to the environment These are fundamental concepts for the future of companies in the coming years. This maxim, of course, also applies to the printing model that will prevail in the future and that is practically with us today. And it is that there is a global demand by consumers and the government to have a more sustainable economy, something vital for the printing industry if it wants to shape its future.
According to FESPA, the federation of world associations for the screen, digital and textile printing community; It is important for the print industry to invest more resources and time to establish print communication and advertising as a planet-friendly alternative to many digital applications. By doing so, you will ensure that the future of digital printing is bright.
As the federation assures, digital printing must opt for a responsible use of energy. Many print shops already use green energy and take energy consumption into account when making their purchase decisions for new equipment. But in the future, the use of heating/cooling in production sites, as well as the use of vehicles, will be decisive in reducing the carbon footprint of printers, making companies more prepared for the future.
Likewise, it is also necessary minimize waste. With the versatility and fast turnaround times of digital printing, one would assume that it produces minimal waste. Doing so secures the future not only for digital printing, but also for the production of consumer goods. Streamlining workflows will not only help the industry become greener, it will also increase margins, as supplies and waste disposal will likely become more expensive in the future.
Secondly, rethink packaging design would be beneficial as the industry has already come up with various solutions to create reusable or easy to recycle boxes. Printers need to help their customers become more sustainable by opting for more earth-friendly print designs, not only using sustainable substrates and inks, but also considering the entire product life cycle.
Trends
The printing sector works to optimize all the processes with which we usually work. Tons of material are printed every year in the world, the trend is to use recyclable media, with which we can reduce the need for natural resources. In fact, the real goal in the medium term is to exclusively use 100% recyclable materials for advertising prints.
Research into inks is also very important for the future of printing, according to Click Printing. Until a few years ago there were no inks that were really harmless to the environment. Currently we have different inks that allow a complete recyclingand that also do not pollute in the cases in which they reach natural spaces.
The goal is to start change habits from the present, to make printing a sector committed to caring for the environment. If we collaborate with clients, administrations and recycling companies, we can achieve a considerable reduction in our footprint in a few years, also avoiding the most polluting materials.
The use of ecological materials
The use of polluting inks is very harmful to the environment. The chemical composition of traditional inks is harmful if the printed object is not recycled, the industry tends to use inks that are less harmful to the environment, which disappear in the recycling process.
Regarding the supportsIt is also important to use materials that can be recycled and therefore have a second life. Paper and cardboard have replaced other materials that, due to their characteristics, cannot be used again.
Also they printing methods have changed in recent years. Currently there are ecological printers that reduce the CO² footprint during the production and transport process, and therefore generate less waste.
