Download these 14 green printing tips and start making an positive impact on the environment with your next project.
- Tip 1 - Consider eco-friendly design elements when designing your printed materials (e.g., Avoid page bleeds as larger sheet sizes are needed to produce the bleed effect.
- Tip 2 - Print on recycled paper containing a minimum of 30% post-consumer waste. 100% is also available but currently costs considerably more and may not be available in all sheet or web roll sizes to meet a variety of project specifications.
- Tip 3 - Use chlorine free papers when possible. Ask your printer what they are using to be sure.
- Tip 4 - Request soy/vegetable based inks for offset printing or low VOC toner when printing digitally. Petroleum based inks contain carcinogens known to cause cancer.