RESEARCH 8, INKS, PRINTING, LABELS AND ALL IN ONE

from the researchi found:

• Company Alocalprnte.com recoginzes environmenatl issues with regards to printing and they do print with vegetable inks.

• Company EcoGraphic prints with Vegetable Inks:

"Vegetable-based inks

One solution to VOCs is the use of soya or vegetable-based inks which have lower rates of VOC emissions. Petroleum inks emit 25 to 40 percent VOCs when they dry, while rates for soya and vegetable-based inks are as low as two to four percent. Vegetable oils used in printing inks are essentially non-hazardous. Mineral oils are typically refined from crude oil which is a valuable, finite resource. Energy requirements for extraction, refining and treatment are high. In contrast vegetable oils are derived from renewable resources. Soya and vegetable based inks also benefit the environment due to greater ease of removal from wastepaper during de-inking for recycling."

• Company Printwell do also print with Vegetable inks. They state: "We have a strong environmental policy:

1. Our plate-making equipment is chemical-free and reputably the most environmentally-friendly in the world
2. Our vehicles run on liquid gas
3. We use paper which is 100% post waste or where it is not possible we use paper from sustainable forest sources
4. All waste paper is collected and recycled
5. All chemicals are safely disposed of
6. All metal plates and films are recycled
7. All inks are vegetable based (less solvent air pollution)
8. We work with suppliers to ensure they recognize and reduce the environmental impact of their products or services

We are 100% committed to reducing our impact on the environment. Our comprehensive Environmental Policy covers every aspect of our business. This is reinforced via innovative training, communication and constant re-appraisal of working methods ."

• Company Packaging Environmental do print stickers with vegetable ink!!

Packaging Environmental Ltd was formed in 2007 by two old school friends. After working in the UK and abroad they saw the negative environmental impact that conventional oil based packaging was having on the planet and wanted to do something about it. After many long days, working weekends and sleepless nights PE Ltd is now a thriving organisation that is pioneering the manufacturing, development and use of eco products. 

A key ethos of PE Ltd is to provide their products in a cost effective way to all organisations no matter how large or small and to provide our customers with an exceptional and friendly service.

• SEACOURT company. Leaders in: Waterless Printing. Also print labels.They say: "We are proud of our achievements:

-We are the World's first Zero Waste Printer
-Multi-award winners, including the Queen's Award for Sustainable Development 2011
-Awarded the highest accreditations for our Environmental Approach
-Communicate your best practice approach using Naturally Responsible straplines"

• BERKSHIRE LABELS company: http://www.berkshirelabels.co.uk/  produces compostable labels. They state: "  BioTAK®, developed by Berkshire Labels are a range of compostable self adhesive labels and adhesives based on renewable and replenishable resources all certified to EN13432, the European Industrial Compostable Standard. They are certified in there own right which, stands us out from all other ‘fully compostable’ claims made by our competitors."

 It is so reassuring to know that changes can be achieved and make big difference on our environment! ..another emails sent with regards to samples.