David Savastano, Editor01.21.20
Sustainability is a huge issue for virtually every industry. Ink manufacturers say they are continuing to receive significant interest in sustainability.
George Fuchs, National Association of Printing Ink Manufacturers’ (NAPIM) director of regulatory affairs and technology, said that sustainability throughout the graphic arts supply chain (substrates, inks, adhesives, additives, etc.) has been and continues to be a major area of interest for all.
“One of the challenging issues here is the absence of a consensus, consistent or even accepted sustainability definition,” Fuchs said. “It is frequently defined quite narrowly such as the use of renewable or bio-derived materials or components (see NAPIM’s BioRenewable Content registration program) in products or through the use of very broad, comprehensive concepts like ‘Circular Economy’ or ‘triple bottom line.’ This issue notwithstanding, the overall trend within our industry is a continuing focus and appreciation of the importance of providing low hazard, human health and environmentally friendly products on a consiste
George Fuchs, National Association of Printing Ink Manufacturers’ (NAPIM) director of regulatory affairs and technology, said that sustainability throughout the graphic arts supply chain (substrates, inks, adhesives, additives, etc.) has been and continues to be a major area of interest for all.
“One of the challenging issues here is the absence of a consensus, consistent or even accepted sustainability definition,” Fuchs said. “It is frequently defined quite narrowly such as the use of renewable or bio-derived materials or components (see NAPIM’s BioRenewable Content registration program) in products or through the use of very broad, comprehensive concepts like ‘Circular Economy’ or ‘triple bottom line.’ This issue notwithstanding, the overall trend within our industry is a continuing focus and appreciation of the importance of providing low hazard, human health and environmentally friendly products on a consiste
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