Unveiling the art of de-inking: Pioneering Sustainable Printing Practices with Flash Dry LED Inks
De-inking is a crucial part of paper recycling, removing ink to create high-quality recycled paper and reduce environmental impact. With our commitment to sustainability, we focus on creating inks with superior print quality while maintaining a high level of de-inking efficiency. In this article, we take you through the de-inking process and how we, as a company, aim to develop top-tier, low-energy inks, encouraging responsible printing practices and contributing to a sustainable global ecosystem.
What is de-inking?
De-inking is the process of removing printing ink from paper fibres to create recycled paper. It's a crucial step in the paper recycling process and contributes to the conservation of natural resources and the reduction of environmental impact. The goal is to remove as much ink and other undesirable materials as possible while preserving the quality of the paper fibres. This contributes to making the recycling process faster and more efficient.
How does de-inking work?
First, used paper is collected and sorted. It is then turned into a mixture with water, which is called “slurry”. After this stage, chemicals such as surfactants and additives are added to remove the ink from the fibres. This mixture goes through several cleaning and screening stages to eliminate impurities and separate the ink particles. Finally, the ink and contaminants are removed, leaving only clean fibres, which can be used to produce high-quality recycled paper.
Our role in the de-inking process with Flash Dry
Toyo Ink Europe is committed to promoting eco-friendly and sustainable practices within the printing industry. We focus on creating inks that not only provide the highest possible print quality, but which also show a high degree of de-inking. Our team of seasoned researchers carefully formulated our inks so they can be easily removed during the recycling process. This way we have engineered a diverse range of de-inkable inks, with our Flash Dry LED series (S5 and XP) at the forefront. They facilitate efficient paper recycling with a 100% de-inking score from INGEDE without compromising the print performance.
Moreover, our Flash Dry LED S5 is one of our pioneering products that has set the industry standard for LED inks, performing exceptionally well at high speeds and on perfecting presses.
As we continue to push the boundaries of the industry, we strive towards developing the highest quality products with the lowest environmental impact, aiming to create high-quality, low-energy, de-inkable inks that set a new standard.
We want to keep encouraging responsible printing practices and contribute to a more sustainable global ecosystem.
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