Even in today’s digital environment, printing remains a key part of many business operations and marketing strategies.

Yet, like so many other aspects of your operation, it can come with a substantial environmental footprint.

To be totally committed to fostering a sustainable future, reducing this impact when printing is clearly non-negotiable. At Evans Graphics, we realise the importance of these issues and our customers and feel it’s entirely feasible to merge quality of product and service with sustainability and care for the planet.

Here are seven actionable ways you can minimise waste and adopt a more sustainable approach to printing:

1. Ask for Digital Proofs:

Before going ahead with a big project, always request a digital proof. Taking a close look at digital versions of layouts and designs can eliminate the wastage associated with trial-and-error printing. This practice saves paper, energy, and time that would otherwise be spent on test prints.

2. Consider Using Sustainable Paper:

Choice of paper can significantly influence printing sustainability. Ask about paper produced from recycled materials or sourced from sustainably managed forests.

Choosing “green” paper reduces resource consumption and comes with a diminished carbon footprint.

There are some excellent environmentally friendly papers around and Evans Graphics is always on hand to help and advise.

3. Change to Eco-friendly Inks:

Conventional inks may contain volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which pose environmental challenges.

In their stead, consider inks based on soy or vegetables. These inks produce fantastic quality and are renowned for their minimal VOC content, and durability.

4. Consider Double-Sided Printing:

This is perhaps the easiest way to “go green”. Printing on both sides of a sheet instantly halves your paper consumption. This practice also means a saving in cost: win win!

5. Champion Reuse and Recycling:

Unavoidably, errors occur. When faced with unusable prints due to design mishaps or typos, think creatively about repurposing them.

Could they serve as notepads or be incorporated into art projects? If not, ensure they're put into the recycling bin. "Reduce, Reuse, Recycle"

6. Perfect Your Layouts:

A smart layout can mean the difference between waste and efficiency. By making the most of content placement on each page, you can cut the total number of pages required.

Beyond paper conservation, this practice can also cut transportation costs due to reduced weight and bulk.

7. Invest in Printer Maintenance:

Regular printer maintenance is worth every penny. It’ll eliminate printing errors, misprints, and jams.

With today’s modern printers you can do most of the maintenance yourself. Regular checks involve cleaning the print heads, using the correct paper grade, and replacing any parts showing signs of wear.

Evans Graphics’ printers are always in peak condition. It’s best for us, and the environment

Sustainable printing isn’t just an environmental gesture; it's a smart economic decision. Whether you're a corporation needing bulk print runs or an individual who wants to make a difference, sustainable choices are ALWAYS available.

Initiate your sustainable journey by incorporating a few of these practices, expanding over time. At Evans Graphics we care about the planet and we’ve found the case for sustainability in what we do has never been easier or more compelling.

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