Choice 1: Sustainable Paper
Paper is involved in perhaps all daily activities, and is considered as one of the most exploited products, considering that it comes from forest wood. We can mitigate this, by carefully sourcing from managed forests. These are forests being prudently managed by suppliers in order to maintain their sustainability and protect the wildlife that depends on them.
In certain applications, we also highly recommend the use of stone papers. Unlike regular paper created from trees, stone papers are made from calcium carbonate extracted from crushed stones, then fused with a non-toxic resin. In producing stone papers, no trees are used, which promotes greater forest proliferation.
Choice 2: Reducing Water Wastage
Water is a finite resource that plays an integral role in the planet, which is why we have made it our mission to reduce water wastage in our office premises. Our office consumption and manufacturing processes use very little water.. The specific machinery we use gives greater automation controls that allow us to reduce water usage significantly.“Our commitment to environmental sustainability goes above and beyond simply following standard industry practice” – Inkifingus
Every member of our team is dedicated to contributing in reducing water consumption. Water wastage in our office and production are being tightly monitored, immediately reported, and acted upon swiftly to help avoid unnecessary water wastage.
Choice 3: Reusing, Repurposing and Recycling Materials
The first piece of advice you might get when implementing sustainable practices is recycling. In our case however, this is actually the last stage. Our goal is to reuse, repurpose, and then recycle materials as much as we can. This type of process will ensure that the least effort is invested at the least cost possible (both financially and for the environment).
Reusing our Packaging
We encourage our clients to return any reusable packaging back to us, so we can reuse or repurpose it in any other possible means. Used plastic wraps are also being collected, and we reuse this for storing and packaging products. Even in our premises, we provide reusable coffee cups to avoid unnecessary wastage.Distributing Offcuts
If a material cannot be used, we look at other areas where offcuts can be used. Through this method, we can extend its life before recycling it or disposing it. Our production offcuts are given to schools where they can be creatively used for arts and projects. Similarly, we distribute the excess materials to our clients for various uses in their offices and homes.
Composting Food Scraps
Our food doesn’t go directly to waste as we provide compost bins and turn our food scraps into nutrient rich fertilizers for plants, promoting healthy biodiversity and giving back to the land. We also collect the remaining hand towel rolls and convert them into storage and packaging.
Reuse Your Old Printing Banners
For large printing, you can even take advantage of our Re-Positional Media (RPM) which is a product in which we can print new updates or features on our RPM surface, which can then be placed on your existing banners, allowing you to reuse your banners again for your next marketing campaign instead of having to print new ones and throw out the old ones.Recycling
If all reusing and repurposing options have been exhausted, we will then explore other resourceful ways for recycling materials .Our metal plates are recycled, with minimal chemicals being used for cleaning plates that are being reused. To ensure that our plastics do not go to the landfill, they are collected by a certified recycler. Lastly, for our wastes relating to digital printing, our group partners with a team that specialises in collecting the waste produced and discarding it as sustainably as possible.
Choice 4: Using Digital Media over Paper Communication
Strange as it may sound for a printing company, our vision for a greener world still stands. We want to encourage everyone to prioritise the use of digital media such as PDF fillable forms rather than printing out hard copies.
Using digital communication is much more advantageous compared to the traditional paper work. The flow of communication is faster and convenient, with less need for clunky filing cabinets to store files. These days we can maintain an online database and have easy access to myriads of information rather than storing it physically in a manual records centre . With just a few mouse clicks, you can find the specific file that you want to access – making it an efficient and effective form of storage.
Another benefit is its extensiveness. Instead of manually printing letters addressed to different employees or customers, you can opt to send an email through computer or phone, and deliver the same message instantly.
Choosing Inkifingus as your Sustainable Printer
Here at Inkifingus, we are always working on our ongoing energy plan to ensure our sustainability practices are constantly improving.We all want to make this world a better place to live in, and we’d love to do it with you.
If you’re looking to partner with a printing company that puts environmental needs first, then contact our friendly team today on 03 9882 4905 to see how we can help your business’ printing needs.
Whilst it may seem like a fair assumption – there’s always two sides to every story. Sustainability is important to all of us, so we wanted to share some other perspectives.
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Don’t we need to cut down lots of trees to make paper?
If you want to ensure that your paper is as healthy as possible for the environment – you can’t just choose any random paper product. You want to make sure your paper has an optimal mixture of recycled paper and virgin fiber.
There are a range of renewable energy sources such as wind and hydro energy, with solar energy being one of the most common renewable energy sources being used across commercial and residential buildings. Solar power is the energy harnessed from the sun, which can then be converted into electric or thermal energy. This is the most abundant energy resource we can find on the planet as the sun is always there to shine and give us an almost unlimited supply of solar energy.
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You may be wondering what types of products could be made using stone paper. The great news is, virtually every paper product you can think of can be replaced by it. That being said, just because it can be replaced by traditional paper doesn’t always mean it’s always the right choice to make. The team at Inkifingus can help you figure out the best applications for stone paper in your business, but here are some commons reasons our clients choose stone paper over paper made from trees.
One of the biggest our clients choose stone paper is because they’re working in extreme weather conditions, or environments where there’s excessive water, grease or oil. As we’ve mentioned, stone paper is waterproof and tearproof meaning you can spill as much oil, water or grease on it and still be able to write on it. If you really wanted to – you could even write on it under water. This makes stone paper printed products the perfect solution tradespeople, and particularly in the marine industry for example. Due to this level of durability, not only is it good alternative to paper – but in some can even be an alternative to plastic as you may not need to laminate cards or booklets.
On the other end of the spectrum, because of its smooth velvety finish – it is widely used in sales and promotional material. As soon as your team hand a stone paper booklet to a current or prospective client, you’ll have an immediate conversation starter. Stone paper feels high end, and gets people asking questions. As well as leaving the impression of quality with clients – you’ll also be able to talk about the sustainable benefits on stone paper which can help further differentiate yourself in your clients’ eyes.
This is part two in our series about how effective print planning can boost your business. View 
Pixelated images. Faded signage. Folders that have been glued shut.
When you’re printing in bulk, any one of these is an absolute nightmare.
Printing mistakes happen due to any number of factors, but they almost always stem from the same core reason: whoever was in charge of printing didn’t have the specific knowledge required to do the job properly.
