Irwin Hodson Press of Portland, Oregon has taken delivery of a “10 color KBA Rapida 105 series UV perfecting press” which incorporates the latest in climate-neutral technology. The Rapida press is one of several new models of printing presses that will reduce CO2 emissions that typically arise from issues of transport, papers, inks and coatings and energy use.
The following is an excerpt from the climate-neutral products article.
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“From carbon footprint to climate-neutral production
Irwin Hodson Press attaches particular significance to reducing its emissions of damaging greenhouse gases into the atmosphere as far as possible. The CO2 emissions of a print company arise from its energy consumption, transport processes, papers, inks, coatings and a variety of further factors. And so ClimatePartner California Inc. was called in to determine the relevant carbon footprint for the overall company operations and on this basis to give recommendations on potential for effective reductions.
With an individualised emissions calculator, Irwin Hodson Press is now able to quote the specific emissions attributable to every print job. As an additional service to customers, these emissions can then be compensated through the purchasing of carbon offset certificates issued to support recognised climate protection projects. Printed products of all kinds, from flyers to business cards, can thus be ordered with a neutral impact on the Earth’s climate.”
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