5 Greener Printing Tips
April 14, 2009
When Kermit the Frog said “It’s not easy being green,” he was right. That’s why we’ve assembled a collection of green printing tips to help you create end products that are environmentally sustainable without sacrificing quality or price.
Useful Printing Tips for Greener Online Printing
Opt for Non-Toxic Inks
Here at UPrinting, we do most of our printing with low-VOC (volatile organic compounds), soy and vegetable-based inks. These inks are biodegradable, better for our employee’s health and produce fewer carbons in their manufacturing process than their more traditional, petroleum-based counterparts.
Choose Non-Toxic Coatings
We also offer water-based and non-toxic AQ coatings, meaning you can still have a partial or full gloss finish without worrying about potentially harmful toxic chemicals. This service is available at no extra charge to you.
Proof Often, Reduce Waste
Here at UPrinting, one of the reasons we offer free proofing before you pay is because we want to ensure a thorough proof. Why? Well, good proofing is one of the best green printing tips out there , because less printing mistakes means less printing waste.
Look for a Printer with a Green Policy
It’s not enough for a printer to offer non-toxic inks and some recycled stock, they should be practicing what they preach every day at their own shops. Here at UPrinting, we’re committed to recycling our scraps, inks and plates. That means less waste in landfills and a smaller environmental footprint.
Combine Printing and Mailing
Instead of printing your direct mail products in one location, shipping them to your headquarters, sending them off to a mailing house and then finally shipping them off to recipients, you can cut down on your costs and your fossil fuel consumption by combining your printing and mailing under one roof.
Here at UPrinting, we offer full direct mail services, along with mailing list rentals. You can print, address and post your next postcard campaign from one, convenient location. For more information on UPrinting’s Green Printing tips and options, please give us a call at 1-888-888-4211 or drop us a line on our Online Printing Company website at http://www.uprinting.com/contact_us.html.
Gino Orlandi - Who's written 95 posts on the UPrinting.com Blog.
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