Internally, Colorpak has gone to great lengths to minimise our impact on the environment. Some of these initiatives include:

• Waterless printing – our new waterless printing press uses a silicone surface printing plate to repel inks rather than a dampening solution, and therefore requires no water. The print quality is higher and less paper is used in the initial set up.
• CTP and digital proofing – Colorpak has been using Computer to Plate technology and digital proofing since 2002. Both of these systems assist in reducing the impact on the environment by eliminating the use of film and the chemicals required to produce film.
• Waste management – Recyclable waste includes cartonboard, plastic, pallets, rags, ink tins, drums, oil and metal. All liquid waste is taken off-site for treatment and disposal at Colorpak’s expense.
• Work culture – Colorpak’s position on recycling and the environment is instilled in new staff at induction and ongoing internal group discussions are held to determine potential problem areas and how they can be improved.
• Choice of Purchasing and material substitution – Colorpak partners with customers to encourage the use of sustainable carton stock and currently around 90% of suppliers of board are FSC accredited. Ongoing print jobs are reviewed to look for ways of reducing the environmental impact, by substituting existing materials for new cartonboards with improved environmental qualities. Replacing traditional solvent based inks with vegetable based Eco Inks is another way in which Colorpak is minimising its environmental impact.
• Maximising efficiency and improved design – A more efficient production process can help reduce material and energy wastage. Careful design will help streamline the production process and designing a product to maximise logistics and the use of lighter but stronger materials can result in transportation savings. Designing products that are re-usable and / or recyclable is an effective way to help reduce landfill.