Our extensive selection of green papers.
All of our house C2S stocks, Nekoosa Linens, Royal Linens, Fibers and Silks are FSC certified. Select packaging stocks are also FSC certified. Click here to see a list of our green stocks.
Our use of vegetable-based inks.
Our inks contain a percentage of alternative vegetable oil, ranging from 14% to 27%, and they emit 30-40% less VOCs than standard heat-set inks. These inks are also formulated with organic materials, which do not contain any animal-based byproducts. The second type of ink that we use is a hybrid UV ink which is cured with UV energy. UV light uses less energy than heat and it emits virtually no (0.01%) VOCs.
We minimize energy usage.
In winter months, we take advantage of using the outdoor temperatures to cool our manufacturing equipment. To reduce energy consumption, we use heat recovery wheels in our heating and ventilation system, and we installed Orion light fixtures throughout our plant. In 2005, we received an Environmental Stewardship Award for our practices.
We recycle.
Along with the obvious recycling of our waste paper, we installed a solvent recycling system, and we also recycle our aluminum plates and exposed films utilizing licensed environmental management services. Our recycled ink is even used as a key component in the cement products used today.
We save you money.
By taking advantage of using online proofing, we can save you in prepress proof printing and shipping costs. For 4-color process jobs, you can take advantage of a free proof simulating a direct match of what comes off press. We also give you the option of using digital Print-on-Demand, reducing erroneous waste and warehousing costs.
Cleaner air.
Independent received our air pollution control operation permit in 2002. We are permitted as a minor source of emissions, which means we emit less than 50 tons of VOC per year. We actually emit less than half of our limit.
We arm you with green printing knowledge.
Sales Representatives of Independent Printing will take the time to explain to you how technology is making the printing industry better. Whether through presentations or educational packets like this, we pride ourselves in helping our distributors throughout the education and sales process.
