First post in our new blog! So we thought we’d start it with something dear to our heart….eco-friendly printing. Do you know how eco-friendly your printer is?

We’re now in a time where many different industries are striving to be as eco friendly as possible, and printing is definitely one of those industries. Both digital printing and litho printing have come a long way, and it’s digital printing that especially has characteristics making it attractive to someone who’s mindful of harming the environment. Here are some of the reasons why digital printing is eco friendly.

1. Cleaner Presses

The ink used in digital printing does actually have a mild solvent, but these presses produce very little or no volatile organic compounds (VOCs). This method of printing has no need for many of the substances and materials used in other methods, by having a cleaner and simpler printing process makes it a lot more ‘green’.

2. Fewer Printing Stages

The lack of pre-press stages in digital printing means that it doesn’t require the use of plates or photo chemicals used in offset printing. Having fewer stages of production means there’s a lot less waste and energy consumption, as well as avoiding the effect of harmful substances to the environment.

3. Less Waste

Digital printing is a lot more efficient in terms of the waste that it produces compared to other forms of printing. When using another method of printing where it requires the use of chemicals, film and other materials the amount of waste produced tends to be a lot more substantial. Also these types of materials need to be disposed of correctly which will then require more energy and resources. By eliminating the use of those materials and therefore having a lot less waste it makes this method of printing a lot more environmentally friendly.

4. Lack of Harmful Emissions

The lack of harmful emissions produced whilst digitally printing means that there is no longer any need for ventilation or emissions capture. This will reduce the amount of energy consumption substantially. Modern printers are being designed with energy efficiency in mind due to the increasing importance to be environmentally friendly.

5. Can Print on a Wide Range of Materials

This type of press used to be very restricted by what materials could be printed onto, that is no longer the case. There is now a massive range of stock for digital printing, many of which have been certified by The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and The Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI). By having such a wide range of stock available to print on it means digital printing offers many options to stay eco friendly, especially when some of that stock is recycled. By having a wide variety of stock to print on it means that not only is the printing method eco friendly but also so are the materials being used.

Choose a printer who realises the importance of making sure that their work is produced in as environmentally friendly manner as possible, Manor Printing Bristol are always striving to find new ways to expand and enhance their eco friendly policy. Take a look at their eco friendly policy, or if you require any further advice or information get in touch and speak to one of their experienced team members and discover what they can do for your company on 01453 843 582.