The Need For A Shift To Digital Printing That Is Eco Friendly

By Anita Ortega


Since inception, printing has become part of our daily activities. The paperwork which characterized traditional industries has now been replaced by file storage systems such as CDs, DVDs, flash discs and hard discs, just to mention a few. The challenge though has been the disposal of wastes. Most of these appliances are made of non biodegradable materials which expose the environment to untold pollution. It is now high time that digital printing that is eco friendly needs to be embraced.

The satisfying fact is that immense change has taken place in comparison to some past years. There is no longer need to worry about energy consumption or space for wastes. The modern products last longer as well. It is only a matter of time and digital printing will be a hundred percent safe. For now, work needs to be done to arrive at the desired results.

What needs a total overhaul is the use of plastic products for wrappings. When these are disposed, they hardly decompose and thus dirty the environment. Instead, it would be better if other materials like paper were used as they can easily be recycled and disposed. Their qualities only need improvement for a longer lasting effect.

For the image to be formed on paper, an oil film mixes with an electronic ink. This mixture is in a calculated proportion and it determines the image quality. Caution should be taken to use easily disposable ink and those known for being harmless to the users. Tests should be conducted before disposal to determine the possible environmental impact. Also use oil of good quality which can work more than once.

During the process of printing, there are some volatile agents who are released into the air. These agents can expose man to great risks. Some of them contain active atoms that can be gravely harmful. Every stakeholder in this business has to take environmental impact assessment seriously and fully observe the legal requirements. Potentially harmful components have to be checked before being released into the air. Serious study in this field is mandatory to suggest better options in terms of safety.

The ozone layer also needs to be taken care of. Chemicals known for being harmful to it must not be allowed. Nevertheless, there are some circumstances when ozone exposure is mandatory. In such situations, it should not go past the limit which is eight hours. Extra wastes like used ink cartridges need precaution handling.

The ink used has to be eco friendly as well. Some of the printed materials are used to package foods and drugs. If the ink has some poisonous contents, it can cause great damage to the users. Recent innovation to come up with waterless ink is a welcome move. Such an ink will greatly cut down on the cost of printing which traditionally consumed tones of water. This kind of ink makes printing to be enjoyable and more convenient.

As the human race continues making use of the options that technology provides, the ultimate goal is to be in a world that is intoxication free. This is a massive exodus to a world where convenience and environmental preservation are highly valued. Pollution will soon be a thing of the past if all goes well. No one will complain if the printing industry embraces eco friendly techniques.




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