Despite the cost-of-living crisis, research suggests that today's consumers are more willing than ever to pay higher prices for sustainable packaging.

For many years, solvent inks were the go-to choice for many printing and packaging applications, but soaring demand for sustainable printing, coupled with legislation on Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) emissions, fire hazards, and energy consumption, means businesses had to seek alternative products that offer environmental and economic benefits.

When it comes to curing in the printing industry, UV (ultraviolet) and EB (electron beam) are two popular methods that offer unique advantages. Understanding the benefits of both UV and EB curing can help you make an informed decision about which method is best suited for your specific needs.

Sustainability is a powerful driving force in today’s market, as printers and customers seek out environmentally friendly printing methods that eliminate the ecological damage associated with traditional solvent inks.

There’s no question that the popularity of veganism and vegan products is continuing to grow. With this, the demand for ‘vegan organic packaging’ is increasing, and ‘vegan’ substrates are starting to come onto the market. This is a fantastic development for companies that sell vegan products and also want their packaging to match their values.

In an increasingly green world, everyone wants to reduce the impact their lives and work have on our shared environment. The label printing industry is no exception. As a fast turnover printing sector that uses high volumes of inks, pulps, and adhesives, product labelling and packaging is of particular interest to environmentalists. Disposable packaging for expendable products has increasingly come under fire for being an unsustainable, irresponsible waste of resources.