{"id":466,"date":"2024-05-17T15:15:03","date_gmt":"2024-05-17T15:15:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/xstore.8theme.com\/elementor3\/plants-store\/?p=466"},"modified":"2025-07-12T10:51:30","modified_gmt":"2025-07-12T10:51:30","slug":"sustainable-colors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ecoembal.shop\/en\/sustainable-colors\/","title":{"rendered":"Sustainable colors: trends in environmentally friendly printing inks"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"419\" data-end=\"731\">When designing custom paper bags, it is not only the type of paper or the format that matters. <strong data-start=\"514\" data-end=\"568\">The ink you use also speaks of your values.<\/strong>. More and more brands are opting for environmentally friendly printing solutions that are safe for the environment, comply with regulations and maintain good visual quality.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"733\" data-end=\"920\">In this article we tell you what types of ecological inks exist, what benefits they offer and what are the current trends for printing responsibly without sacrificing design.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"922\" data-end=\"925\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"927\" data-end=\"969\">What makes an ink environmentally friendly?<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"971\" data-end=\"1155\">An environmentally friendly ink is one that <strong data-start=\"1006\" data-end=\"1039\">minimizes its environmental impact<\/strong> during production, application and disposal. To be considered sustainable, it must meet certain requirements:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1157\" data-end=\"1366\">\n<li data-start=\"1157\" data-end=\"1213\">\n<p data-start=\"1159\" data-end=\"1213\">Be free of heavy metals or toxic compounds.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1214\" data-end=\"1248\">\n<p data-start=\"1216\" data-end=\"1248\">Vegetable-based or water-based.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1249\" data-end=\"1303\">\n<p data-start=\"1251\" data-end=\"1303\">Do not release harmful volatile organic compounds (VOCs).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1304\" data-end=\"1366\">\n<p data-start=\"1306\" data-end=\"1366\">Enable efficient drying with low energy consumption.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1368\" data-end=\"1510\">In addition, many of these inks are compatible with recycled or compostable papers, which completes the product's sustainability cycle.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1512\" data-end=\"1515\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"1517\" data-end=\"1562\">Most commonly used types of ecological inks<\/h3>\n<h4 data-start=\"1564\" data-end=\"1588\">\ud83d\udca7Water-based inks<\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"1590\" data-end=\"1796\">They are the most common in ecological printing. They are composed mainly of water, pigments and non-toxic additives. They offer good coverage, fast drying and are suitable for flexographic and screen printing.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1798\" data-end=\"1811\"><strong data-start=\"1798\" data-end=\"1810\">Advantages<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1812\" data-end=\"1923\">\n<li data-start=\"1812\" data-end=\"1830\">\n<p data-start=\"1814\" data-end=\"1830\">Low toxicity<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1831\" data-end=\"1863\">\n<p data-start=\"1833\" data-end=\"1863\">Easy cleaning of machinery<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1864\" data-end=\"1923\">\n<p data-start=\"1866\" data-end=\"1923\">Good strength and stability on kraft or cellulose paper<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"1925\" data-end=\"1928\" \/>\n<h4 data-start=\"1930\" data-end=\"1954\">\ud83c\udf3f Vegetable inks<\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"1956\" data-end=\"2103\">Made from natural oils such as soybean, linseed or corn. They have a high percentage of renewable components and are biodegradable.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2105\" data-end=\"2118\"><strong data-start=\"2105\" data-end=\"2117\">Advantages<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2119\" data-end=\"2237\">\n<li data-start=\"2119\" data-end=\"2150\">\n<p data-start=\"2121\" data-end=\"2150\">Increased color yield<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2151\" data-end=\"2183\">\n<p data-start=\"2153\" data-end=\"2183\">Reduced waste generation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2184\" data-end=\"2237\">\n<p data-start=\"2186\" data-end=\"2237\">Highly valued in environmentally certified brands<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"2239\" data-end=\"2242\" \/>\n<h4 data-start=\"2244\" data-end=\"2275\">\u267b\ufe0f Solvent-free UV inks<\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"2277\" data-end=\"2448\">These inks are dried by ultraviolet light, without the need for heat or solvents. Although they are not 100 % natural %, they significantly reduce the emission of harmful compounds.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2450\" data-end=\"2463\"><strong data-start=\"2450\" data-end=\"2462\">Advantages<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2464\" data-end=\"2604\">\n<li data-start=\"2464\" data-end=\"2513\">\n<p data-start=\"2466\" data-end=\"2513\">Excellent fixation in large-scale printing<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2514\" data-end=\"2559\">\n<p data-start=\"2516\" data-end=\"2559\">Reduction of in-process emissions<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2560\" data-end=\"2604\">\n<p data-start=\"2562\" data-end=\"2604\">Good performance on difficult substrates<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"2606\" data-end=\"2609\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"2611\" data-end=\"2661\">What colors are used in green printing?<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2663\" data-end=\"2780\">The current trends in sustainable personalized bags focus on <strong data-start=\"2737\" data-end=\"2773\">natural and sophisticated palettes<\/strong>such as:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2782\" data-end=\"2980\">\n<li data-start=\"2782\" data-end=\"2825\">\n<p data-start=\"2784\" data-end=\"2825\">Organic greens (moss, forest, olive)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2826\" data-end=\"2882\">\n<p data-start=\"2828\" data-end=\"2882\">Browns and kraft tones (sand, chocolate, terracotta)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2883\" data-end=\"2938\">\n<p data-start=\"2885\" data-end=\"2938\">Atlantic blues, stone grays or clayey soils<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2939\" data-end=\"2980\">\n<p data-start=\"2941\" data-end=\"2980\">Pure blacks and whites with matte finish<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2982\" data-end=\"3127\">These colors not only reinforce the natural aesthetics of the paper, but also convey coherence with the ecological values represented by the brand.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"3129\" data-end=\"3132\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"3134\" data-end=\"3157\"><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3159\" data-end=\"3332\">Sustainability does not end on paper. Choose <strong data-start=\"3208\" data-end=\"3252\">responsible inks and consistent colors<\/strong> is part of the commitment to cleaner, more transparent and respectful packaging.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3334\" data-end=\"3491\">Investing in green printing is not just a technical issue: it's a statement of principle. 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