It can be said with confidence: Pigment manufacturers thrive on incorporating sustainable materials in their products as well as improving their manufacturing process. Ink World, the industry’s news and information provider, invited experts in the ink sector to share their sustainability goals as well as their knowledge revolving around pigments.
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Sustainability is not a mere green buzzword: The emerging trend of sustainability which is also one of the main topics at the oncoming drupa 2024 is transforming not only the printing and packaging sectors but also restructuring educational organizations. Responding to the environmental challenges and the changing consumer behaviour, Hochschule der Medien established a brand-new institute on university grounds named “Sustainable Media Institute“.
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In the face of the impending consequences of climate change, many industries are facing the challenges of adapting production and their use of raw materials to the corresponding conditions. This dynamic is also being experienced by the printing industry. Raw material manufacturers in particular report that their ink customers are becoming increasingly familiar with sustainable approaches such as cradle-to-cradle product development. Companies' efforts to operate sustainably also stem from a key customer need for sustainability.
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In several publications, drupa's supporting association VDMA is taking a close look at the potential of the digital transformation for the machinery and plant engineering industry. A joint study with McKinsey examines the role end customers play in its success, and for an online magazine, authors share their views on where we currently stand on the path to the next industrial revolution. A summary.
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The latest growth of paper wrapping has been remarkable and has led to some great investments, with many companies wanting to get involved. On the other side, many businesses that already claim to be involved, cannot back up those claims. With an evolving need for sustainability in the print industry, how is the transition handled by different companies?
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With disrupted supply chains through the current pandemic, CPG companies start to take advantage of resilient design in order to produce more sustainable and crisis-proof. Although there are still some obstacles, it is a great opportunity for the industry.
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What roles do sustainability and recycled paper play in the printing business and how important is it to find your own niche? We talked about this and other topics with Dr. Kevin Riemer-Schadendorf of the UmweltDruckerei, a sustainable online-printer from Hannover, Germany.
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Economic concerns, technological threat and uncertain futures have contributed to a crisis of confidence in print. Throw in rapidly changing market expectations and media choices, and you have an industry that’s been on the back foot for several years. But a reversal is underway. Print is reinventing itself to be more vibrant than ever, an energetic force in a multichannel communications world.
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Eric DesRoberts from the Sustainable Packaging Coalition, is responsible for conducting technical research on packaging materials, supporting research efforts around fiber sourcing, and growing the project portfolio. One of his goals is to foster good communication between all parts of the supply chain so that packaging can be made more sustainable. In an interview with us, he provided insights and background on challenges, successes and a much needed mentality shift.
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Verpackungen sind in der Customer Journey ein essenzieller Bestandteil. Sie sind der erste haptische Kontakt des Kunden mit dem Produkt. Am Point of Sale sogar der erste visuelle Kontakt. Am POS wird in weniger als einer Sekunde entschieden, ob wir etwas kaufen oder nicht. Die Verpackung leistet hier einen größeren Anteil als das Produkt selbst.
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