Eco-Friendly, Sustainable Printing Company

At Kase Printing, sustainability is defined as balancing economic and commercial demands with responsible resource management, ensuring natural resources remain available for future generations while meeting current business needs.

Several avenues for sustainability exist, including the materials or equipment used for environmentally friendly printing, the printing process itself, and the management of waste, working to keep our carbon footprint as low as possible with our print services. We encourage reducing waste and promoting green printing initiatives through our printing methods.

reducing the environmental impact

By adopting eco-friendly alternatives, we aim to reduce the environmental impact of these petroleum-based materials. Our approach combines:

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Sustainably produced papers

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Non-toxic and eco-friendly inks and coatings

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Process optimization and logistics for improved efficiency

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Digital printing for reduced emissions

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Additional sustainable practices

This comprehensive strategy demonstrates our dedication to minimizing the ecological footprint of our printing operations across all aspects of print production.

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Environmentally Friendly Printing
Sustainable Paper Sourcing and Recycling

While recycled paper remains a cornerstone of eco-friendly printing, the industry has expanded its focus to include paper sourced from responsibly managed forests. This approach balances environmental conservation with sustainable resource use, helping to protect the environment and reduce deforestation.

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    Sustainable Printing Practices in Paper Sourcing

    Certification programs like FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) ensure responsible forest management. Kase Printing's FSC Certification guarantees sustainable sourcing, contributing to biodiversity preservation, wildlife habitat protection, and the promotion of sustainable forestry practices. By choosing FSC-certified paper, our clients can reduce their carbon footprint and support the production of eco-friendly paper products.

    These initiatives demonstrate the printing industry's commitment to environmental stewardship throughout the supply chain.

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    Paperweight Choice and Product Sizing

    Though selecting thick, heavy paper feels luxurious and tactile on your final print pieces, by using lighter weights, you can dramatically reduce the amount of paper that they consume. Lighter paper weights has an environmental impact and is considered a green printing practice.

    Reducing the final size of books, booklets, brochures, posters and other printed products will also help to save paper and decrease consumption across the entire print manufacturing process.

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    Sustainable Printing Practices in Paper Sourcing

    Certification programs like FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) ensure responsible forest management. Kase Printing's FSC Certification guarantees sustainable sourcing, contributing to biodiversity preservation, wildlife habitat protection, and the promotion of sustainable forestry practices. By choosing FSC-certified paper, our clients can reduce their carbon footprint and support the production of eco-friendly paper products.

    These initiatives demonstrate the printing industry's commitment to environmental stewardship throughout the supply chain.

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    Paperweight Choice
    And Product Sizing

    Though selecting thick, heavy paper feels luxurious and tactile on your final print pieces, by using lighter weights, you can dramatically reduce the amount of paper that they consume. Lighter paper weights has an environmental impact and is considered a green printing practice.

    Reducing the final size of books, booklets, brochures, posters and other printed products will also help to save paper and decrease consumption across the entire print manufacturing process.

Sustainable Printing Inks and Coatings

In addition to process efficiency and sustainable paper sourcing, our commitment to eco- friendly printing extends to the use of non-toxic inks and coatings.

This initiative addresses a significant environmental concern in the printing industry:

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We use environmentally friendly vegetable oil-based printing inks, which are completely free of mineral oil, plasticizers and heavy metals. In addition, by sealing and protecting these inks with water-based press coatings we ensure the printed product is protected while remaining easily recyclable.

Eco-Friendly Inks and Solvents

We prioritize the use of eco-friendly inks and solvents, including:

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Soy and vegetable-based inks, which are more environmentally friendly than petroleum-based inks

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Low-VOC (Volatile Organic Compound) solvents to reduce air pollution

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Water-miscible cleaning solutions that are less harmful to the environment

These choices help us drastically cut down on toxic chemicals and pollutants associated with traditional printing processes.

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Sustainable Logistics for Eco-Friendly Printing

Sustainability in printing extends beyond the production floor to encompass the entire supply chain and service delivery process. At the core of our logistical sustainable printing practices is a commitment to streamlining operations, which yields significant environmental benefits and helps reduce our carbon footprint.

Sustainable Printing Practices in Logistics

Our approach to sustainable logistics focuses on four key areas:

Delivery Optimization

We've implemented strategies to minimize truck deliveries, reducing the number of vehicles on the road and, consequently, lowering our carbon emissions. This involves careful route planning and consolidation of shipments where possible.

Efficient Delivery Systems

By employing more advanced delivery systems, we've improved the speed and accuracy of our services. These systems allow for better coordination and fewer wasted trips, further reducing fuel consumption and emissions.

Inventory Management Solutions

We've developed sophisticated inventory management techniques that help us maintain optimal stock levels. This approach prevents overproduction and reduces waste from excess or outdated materials.

The cumulative effect of these logistical improvements is twofold. First, we've achieved a notable reduction in carbon emissions associated with our operations. Second, we've minimized waste throughout our supply chain and delivery processes.

By adopting a more streamlined approach to providing our services, we're not only enhancing efficiency but also making significant strides in our sustainability efforts. These green practices demonstrate our commitment to environmental responsibility at every stage of the printing process, from production to delivery.

In addition, the process of ordering our manufacturing raw materials in bulk is one easily accessible way of improving sustainability and reducing transportation-related emissions.

Workflow Automation

Workflow automation and connectivity has a huge amount of sustainability benefits.  For example, it assists in creating printing impositions to optimize the print to fit more print on every printed sheet efficiently. Implementing automation minimizes errors, leading to decreased waste and streamlined processes that optimize the use of resources like energy, labor, and raw materials.

Delivery Optimization

We've implemented strategies to minimize truck deliveries, reducing the number of vehicles on the road and, consequently, lowering our carbon emissions. This involves careful route planning and consolidation of shipments where possible.

Efficient Delivery Systems

By employing more advanced delivery systems, we've improved the speed and accuracy of our services. These systems allow for better coordination and fewer wasted trips, further reducing fuel consumption and emissions.

Inventory Management Solutions

We've developed sophisticated inventory management techniques that help us maintain optimal stock levels. This approach prevents overproduction and reduces waste from excess or outdated materials.

The cumulative effect of these logistical improvements is twofold. First, we've achieved a notable reduction in carbon emissions associated with our operations. Second, we've minimized waste throughout our supply chain and delivery processes.

By adopting a more streamlined approach to providing our services, we're not only enhancing efficiency but also making significant strides in our sustainability efforts. These green practices demonstrate our commitment to environmental responsibility at every stage of the printing process, from production to delivery.

In addition, the process of ordering our manufacturing raw materials in bulk is one easily accessible way of improving sustainability and reducing transportation-related emissions.

Workflow Automation

Workflow automation and connectivity has a huge amount of sustainability benefits.  For example, it assists in creating printing impositions to optimize the print to fit more print on every printed sheet efficiently. Implementing automation minimizes errors, leading to decreased waste and streamlined processes that optimize the use of resources like energy, labor, and raw materials.

Advancing Sustainability in the Printing Industry and Lowering Carbon Emissions with Digital Printing

Digital printing represents a significant leap
forward in sustainable printing practices.

Unlike traditional offset printing, which relies on printing plates, digital printing technology allows for direct printing of digital-based images onto a variety of media substrates. This innovative process accepts digital files such as PDFs and desktop publishing files, printing them directly onto materials ranging from canvas and fabric to cardstock and paper.

The versatility of digital printing extends beyond its ability to work with diverse materials. Its true strength lies in its contribution to environmental sustainability.

Digital printers produce notably less CO2 emissions than their traditional counterparts, with many models achieving carbon neutrality by offsetting the carbon produced as a byproduct of printing.

One of the most significant environmental benefits of digital printing is its substantial waste reduction.

By eliminating the need for printing plates, which degrade over time and require replacement, digital printing circumvents a major source of waste in conventional printing processes.

This plate-free approach not only minimizes material waste but also streamlines the entire printing process, further enhancing its efficiency.

The improved efficiency of digital printing plays a crucial role in its overall sustainability.

The ability to input digital files directly into the printer reduces preparation time and materials, contributing to a more streamlined and environmentally friendly printing process.

This efficiency, combined with lower emissions and reduced waste, positions digital printing as a technology that aligns closely with modern sustainability goals.

Embracing Digital Solutions

While we specialize in quality print products, we also recognize the value of digital solutions in reducing paper use. We offer:

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Digital proofing to reduce paper waste in the revision process

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Guidance on balancing print and digital communications for our clients' brands

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Support for clients looking to transition some communications to paperless formats

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Reduction in Ink Waste

Our advanced color management system has reduced ink waste in our printing process by 20%.

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Less Water Used

Our eco-friendly calendar production process uses 30% less water compared to traditional methods.

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Sustainable Paper Stock

All of our paper stock is sourced from sustainably managed forests.

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Additional Practices

At Kase Printing, we're committed to implementing a wide range of sustainable printing practices to minimize our environmental impact and help our clients achieve their sustainability goals.

Reduced Carbon Emissions Through Energy Efficiency

We've invested in energy-efficient equipment and processes that use less energy, helping to save energy and reduce our carbon footprint.

This includes:

  • Using renewable energy sources where possible
  • Implementing energy-efficient lighting and climate control systems
  • Optimizing our production schedules to maximize energy efficiency

Sustainable Large Format Printing

Our large format printing services also adhere to eco-friendly principles.

We use:

  • Recyclable and biodegradable materials where possible
  • Energy-efficient printers that produce less waste
  • Eco-friendly inks suitable for large format printing

Choosing an Efficient Binding Method

Making the best choice for your project that balances durability with sustainability.

Hard cover binding gives longevity to a product, but with more processes and materials involved they inevitably consume more energy than paperback bindings. PUR perfect binding uses 70% less glue than EVA perfect binding, making it a more sustainable option.

Metal-based binding (Wire-O mechanical binding and wire saddle stitching) use no glues and are entirely plastic free unlike plastic coil mechanical binding.

Reduce the unnecessary use of plastics - Eco-Friendly printing

Film and liquid-based laminations, shrink wrap, and poly bagging all help protect your printed product. Still, they also increase the processes and energy needed to recycle these materials as post-consumer waste.

Eco-friendly lamination and plastic alternatives exist, but some fail to live up to their claims regarding recyclability / biodegradation and can be prohibitively expensive.

Always consider your product's lifespan and distribution path. For example, is plastic packaging really essential, or could a paper sleeve/bellyband/carton box be an alternative?

Advancing Recycling Initiatives

Our commitment to sustainability extends beyond sourcing to encompass comprehensive recycling efforts. We've implemented initiatives to repurpose wastepaper, cardboard, and other consumable materials. Through efficient recycling processes, we aim to substantially decrease the volume of waste entering the recycling stream, reducing pounds of solid waste and saving gallons of water.

Modern printed materials are now designed with recyclability as a priority. Our customers increasingly choose ink and paper combinations that facilitate easier recycling. The use of water-based and vegetable-based inks, coupled with paper containing minimal coatings and additives, significantly enhances the recyclability of printed products. These inks are often water-miscible, making them easier to remove during the recycling process.

These combined efforts in sustainable sourcing and advanced recycling demonstrate the printing industry's holistic approach to environmental stewardship throughout the product lifecycle, from the paper and printing process to final recycling.

By combining these practices with our sustainable paper sourcing, efficient logistics, and recycling initiatives, we strive to offer a comprehensive approach to eco-friendly printing that helps protect the environment while meeting our clients' needs for high-quality print products.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Sustainable Printing

Interested in our sustainable printing services? We've compiled a list of frequently asked questions to help you understand our eco-friendly process better. Learn more about the environmentally responsible materials we use, the types of projects best suited for sustainable printing, and how we ensure minimal environmental impact without compromising quality.

For additional information, you can always request a quote.

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An eco-friendly printing company like Kase Printing implements sustainable practices such as using recycled materials, soy-based inks, and renewable energy in their printing operations. They also focus on reducing volatile organic compounds and waste in their processes and may participate in forest stewardship programs to ensure responsible paper sourcing.

Yes. Check our websites for information on our sustainable practices, certifications, and the types of eco-friendly materials we use. You can also ask for samples of our eco-friendly prints to assess the quality.

Using eco-friendly printing for business cards offers several benefits. It reduces your environmental impact, demonstrates your company's commitment to sustainability, and can appeal to environmentally conscious clients. Eco-friendly business cards are often made from recycled materials or sustainable paper sources, and use non-toxic inks, making them biodegradable and safer for the environment.

Yes, we have eco-friendly banners. They differ from traditional banners in that they are often made from recycled materials or biodegradable fabrics. Eco-friendly banners may use water-based or soy-based inks instead of solvent-based inks, reducing harmful emissions. While they may sometimes be slightly more expensive, they offer a more sustainable option for your printing needs.

Saddle stitch binding is a common bookbinding method offered at Kase Printing, where folded sheets are stapled through the fold line. It can be an eco-friendly option when used with recycled paper and minimal staples. This method is often used for brochures, magazines, and calendars. It's considered relatively eco-friendly because it doesn't require additional materials like glue, making the final product easier to recycle.

Online printing services can contribute to green printing practices in several ways. At Kase Printing, we often offer eco-friendly printing options, use efficient production processes that reduce waste, and implement digital proofing to minimize paper usage. Additionally, by consolidating orders and optimizing shipping, they can reduce the carbon footprint associated with the transportation of printed materials.

At Kase Printing, we have several eco-friendly paper options available for printing projects. These include 100% recycled paper, paper made from alternative fibers like bamboo or hemp, and paper certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC). Some papers are also processed chlorine-free or are carbon-neutral. The choice depends on your specific printing needs and desired finish for your project.

To ensure your printing project is as eco-friendly as possible, start by choosing a green printing company like Kase Printing that offers eco-friendly printing options. Opt for recycled or sustainably sourced paper, and use soy-based or vegetable-based inks. Consider the size and quantity of your print run to minimize waste. Finally, choose printing processes and finishes that are more environmentally friendly, such as avoiding lamination or using water-based coatings instead of UV coatings.

Customer Reviews

Superior quality, reliability, and exceptional service

Jennifer Comeau
I highly recommend Kase Printing.

I chose Kase because they are FSC-certified, which means they care about the environment and their impact on it. So their systems and processes -- and paper are sustainable. I found their facility to be clean, bright, and well laid out, and their people professional and friendly. The children's books I had printed are gorgeous