What can we as Designers and Manufacturers do to be more environmental friendly?
Do you ever wonder about the environmental impact of Textile Printing but are a little afraid to “go there”?
What can we as Designers and Manufacturers do to be more environmental friendly?
We are in an era of environmental awareness and the consumers are becoming more and more interested in products that are eco-friendly.
Since our industry is consumer driven we need to listen to the consumers opinions and where they are spending their dollars. Does your company’s mission statement include this type of customer? If so, what are you doing collectively to support environmental awareness in our production process?
The topic of the environmental impact of our industry seems so daunting but there are things we can do to help! In my attempt to wrap my brain around the environmental impact of our industry and learn more, I have a bi-monthly blog post about this issue.
Here are some clear ideas to keep in mind:
- More Sustainable screens
- Process efficiency
- Longer equipment lifespan
- Follow strict legislation
- R&D into sustainability
“Like any industrial process, textile printing requires raw materials, consumes energy and produces waste. Nonetheless, there is considerable scope for reducing the impact of the process and helping ensure it is carried out in a more responsible and sustainable way.”
-Joost Smits, Managing Director Textile at Stork Prints and his colleague, Consumables Manager Geert Klaassen.
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