Wednesday, November 6, 2013

Redefining The Future Of Industries Through Sustainable Digital Printing

By Katrina Wheeler


The future of manufacturing, printing, as well as packaging industries depends on how the present processes are streamlined to reduce energy used, gases emitted and hazardous substances released in the final product. Sustainability has gone beyond using recycled paper, input materials, and ink in the process of printing. More sustainable digital printing practices have to be adopted to secure the safety and happiness of the next generation.

Industries should conduct their businesses where many of their clients are based. Through this, it would cutoff operating cost by employing various techniques such as deliveries on foot and pickups. These techniques will not only place the companies to engage in healthy competitions. It will also reduce pollution of air which could have been promoted by the use of vehicles for shipment.

The process of realizing sustainability across the industry stems far from the actual activities. Every activity conducted within the industry is important and forms basic avenues in securing its future. These may include lunch activities and materials used outside the production units. The management can employ reusable utensils and other containers to minimize solid waste disposal and regain the beauty of the natural environment.

Redesigning industrial processes in the manner they use energy from least to highest minimize possible wastage. Drying process uses a lot of energy which can be reduced by using the best technology in the drying chamber. It ensures the desired temperature is maintained inside the chamber and removes moisture leaving more warmth. Firms should also adopt the use of print that eliminate water in various processes and reduces emissions of volatile organic compounds. Such initiative impacts positively on the environment and guaranteeing workers safe working conditions.

Companies dealing with production of equipment have to uphold quality. Quality dictates its lifespan. It is possible to produce products which will only require little maintenance for as long as a few decades to come. Production of quality equipment will not only see their survival in the market. It will also reduce the release of a harmful substance when early disposal could have been made. It is evident that priority has to be given product quality.

Wastage of output has seen companies incur huge losses. The companies therefore have to employ different ways of monitoring stock. Print on demand can see this inherent problem solved. There are many are many methods that can be used to realize a sustainable future of printing companies. Using scrap paper when it comes to packaging ensure greater utilization of resources.

Another important sustainability aspect relies on the banner printing and reprographic projects. Companies can settle on biodegradable PVC for banners to improve on their waste management and ensuring consumer friendly product. One of the big tasks for any company is how to deal with technical reprographic projects such as engineering drawings and building plans. By utilizing current technology, a company is able to deliver a great percentage of recycled material on such projects.

Companies have to continue maintaining sustainable digital printing through conducting further researches that will see them embrace new technology and replace harmful substances still present in manufacturing products. There is no limit in research and great efforts have to be realized to come up with a total environmental friendly product. Set permitted concentration should not deter research process.




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