Sustainable Ink: Meeting Industry Standards & Consumers’ Needs

Skepticism reigns supreme when the words “sustainable” or “green” get bantered around; specific to our industry, when a package is said to be “eco-friendly” because it was printed with sustainable ink or on a recycled substrate. Research by Asia Pulp & Paper found 56 percent of U.S. consumers want more sustainable packaging and 42 percent … Continued

FTA Congratulates Two Members That Are Among Most Recent SGP Certified

July 1, 2013—The Flexographic Technical Association (FTA) congratulates members Starflex Packaging of Pointe-Aux-Trembles, QC, Canada and The Robinette Company of Bristol, TN for being among the two of the most recent facilities to become certified as Sustainable Green Printers (SGP) by the Sustainable Green Printing Partnership. An active member of FTA for seven years, Starflex … Continued