Innotech in market-first with biodegradable media
Innotech Digital & Display has announced a market-first by introducing what it says is the first fully biodegradable print media available to the industry.
Print Monthly Consultant Editor
Tuesday, 09 Aug 2022 07:01 GMT
Initially, the material will be available in 2.2m and 3.15m widths
Made from 100% natural fibres, Envirotech BIO250 PVC Free Biodegradable Print Media Grey Back 250g/m2 FR EN13501 can be printed on latex, UV-C or solvent machines and offers durability of up to two years.
Once discarded and disposed of via the residual waste stream, the media will decompose within nine to 12 months, offering a significantly greener solution to printers and their customers.
Derek Shedden, national sales manager for the UK at Innotech, says: “This is a massive break-through for our industry. The pressure has been on all of us that make up the print industry to do something about our impact on the environment, and this is a massive stride in the right direction.
“Whilst we understand the ultimate goal is closed-loop recycling at end of life, with the limited infrastructure currently available this is the obvious solution in the meantime, especially where recovery can be difficult across multiple locations, for example.”
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