Environmentally Responsible Printing

If you’re concerned about what your printing is doing to the environment, then you’ve come to the right place. We make it easy for you to be kind to the environment while still delivering the highest quality printing possible. Here at Print Mint we choose to use environmentally responsible products and methods where possible throughout the printing process. We can always offer an alternative environmentally friendly solution for all your printing needs.

Carbon Neutral paper choices

Panda – symbol of the eco-friendly cause

By choosing papers that are carbon neutral, you can enjoy the many benefits of using print and paper, while keeping your environmental footprint to a minimum. We offer a full range of carbon neutral paper which are all ISO14001 compliant .

1. Renewable Energy – Products that are manufactured by a mill that obtains a significant proportion of its energy requirements from renewable energy sources, such as hydro, wind, solar or biomass
2. Carbon Neutral – Products are certified as being manufactured Carbon Neutral

Are you concerned about the effect caused by petroleum-based inks and the air pollution associate with their useage, The problem with petroleum based ink is that the petrol and alcohol content evaporates in the drying process, releasing up to 30% VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds – see below) into the atmosphere. Solvents are also required to clean the press after use – and solvents are another source of VOCs. Petroleum based ink is also harder to de-ink when being recycled, which results in toxic waste.

Green Energy

Here at Print Mint we use TruEnergy Green Energy where an amount of energy from renewable sources is then returned to the community power grid on our behalf.  We are always looking at better ways to save energy and reduce costs for us and you.

Waste Management

Print Mint recycle or re-use all items resulting from the print process including paper off-cuts, pallets, plastics, ink containers, ink cartridges etc. Print Mint use the services of SA Cardboard & Paper Pty Ltd who recycle all our off-cuts of paper and cardboard. Print Mint also use a waste management company to ensure the cleanest methods of disposing of items that can not be reused or recycled.

SA Government clients

Print Mint has been providing carbon neutral printing solutions to many SA Government Departments for many years. If you are wanting green printing Print Mint have a wide range of options available to you.