Patsons
and the Environment
Printing used to be a dirty business, but we have always been
in the industry’s vanguard, implementing new, environmentally
responsible technologies, such as:
•
We
use computer-to-plate technology for black and white
printing, which bypasses film altogether, eliminating
film disposal and the chemicals used to develop
film.
•
The
film we do produce is all recycled and the chemicals
used in processing it are carefully reclaimed or
disposed of according to EPA guidelines.
•
Our house papers are all recycled (50% recovered
fiber, 15% post-consumer waste) and elemental chlorine
free (ECF).
•
We
recycle film, metal plates, paper waste, and all
press by-products, including oil.
•
We
use only low-VOC, soy-based inks rather than petroleum-based
products. Our in-line varnish is an aqueous coating,
and the fountain solution in our Web presses is
so safe it's drinkable.
In recognition of our efforts, we were
awarded the Environmental Achievement Award for our silver recovery
program by the City of Sunnyvale.
