EXPANDED ENVIRONMENTAL OPTIONS

A socially responsible company long before it was fashionable or mandatory, Colortone Press pioneered the use of recycled paper, soy-based inks, aqueous plate and film developers and alcohol substitutes.

Significantly friendlier to the environment, these products and methods have great versatility and can be even more cost-effective on particular projects.

Advances in Recycled Papers
Time, technology and demand have been good to recycled paper. The increased popularity has helped the recycled paper industry focus more research on and resources into refining and advancing this earth-saving technology.

The result is a plethora of recycled paper -- coated and uncoated - that meet or beat their virgin-wood counterparts. Now with so many varieties available, the most difficult problem is simply choosing the right recycled stock for your job.

From Dinosaurs to Beans
One of the greatest environmental achievements in the printing industry comes from the tiny soy bean. This versatile legume has sprouted into an effective substitute for petroleum as a major ingredient in printing inks.

Soy-based inks flow more smoothly than conventional inks made of petroleum-based products. While you won't use soy based printing inks on your salad, the edible nature of the oil helps these inks break down more easily -- a plus for our environment. And the clear color of the oil helps create more vibrant color on paper -- a definite plus for your project.

Thinking Globally, Acting Locally
Colortone Press is concerned about the global environment and knows the only way to make a difference is to start in our own "backyard."

That's why Colortone Press has been using water-based plate and film developing agents for years to eliminate releasing hazardous contaminants into the air and water.

Colortone Press has championed the benefits of using environmentally-sensitive products, keeping a collective finger on the pulse of advancements in the recycling industry.

To get more information on how to make your next project more environmentally sensitive, send us an E-mail message or call us today! We'd love to show you your environmental options on papers and inks and on using Colortone Press -- a printer that puts earth-saving techniques to work for you.