What is the green printing processes?
Green or eco-friendly printing processes refers to any printing process that uses various techniques in all printing and finishing processes involved in printing and completing a printed piece through maximum reduction in its environmental impact. These important processes include: – Recycling all rags involved in the offset-printing process (for cleaning the printing press) – Recycling the skids on which paper sheets are delivered – Recycling of papers that are spoiled (rendered useless) during the printing process – Recycling of all excessive papers during trimming, cutting, folding or die-cutting processes – Recycling of toners, ink canisters or other components (in case of digital printing) – Recycling or elimination of water or chemicals used – Reduction of consumed electrical power or any other energy sources (e.g. by using EnergyStar TM compliant equipment) – Usage of renewable energy (wind, solar, etc.) during the production process and for office use – Implementing waste reduc
