What alternatives are used to address the problem with chemicals normally used in the printing process?
All vegetables inks, low V.O.C. (volatile organic compounds) chemicals, alcohol-free fountain solutions, wash-up solutions made from bean and seed esters from American Farms. How are harmful emissions controlled and reduced? Emissions are controlled and reduced by using refrigeration, recirculation, low V.O.C. chemicals, low V.O.C. inks, and low V.O.C. fountain solutions. In fact, our V.O.C.’s are so low we they can’t be measured. What other processes are implemented in environmental efforts? Other processes that Consolidated has implemented are chemical free platemaking, continuous dampening systems, and EPA approved rag services. Not to mention that our corporate offices have been built with environmentally friendly build materials. How is the cost of printing affected by taking these extra measures? Our cost is higher, but yours is and will always be competitive. The cost for recycled papers, inks and other printing materials will continue to decline as more options and methods of p
