Environment
Waasa Graphics is an eco-friendly printing house
For tens of years, Waasa Graphics has worked long-term and committed to reduce the environmental burden related to printing.
We are aware of our responsibility for the environment in which we operate. We want to do our part by choosing ecologically sustainable solutions and preferring partners who are committed to environmentally sustainable values. For many years, our environmental responsibility has been based on the zero waste principle. Together with our customers and suppliers, we strive to continuously save energy and reduce the emissions and waste associated with our printing operations – to minimise our environmental footprint.
We operate in an environmentally responsible manner. Our goal is to reduce the environmental stress caused by printed products during the product’s entire life cycle. With strict self-monitoring, we comply with strict requirements regarding paper, printing chemicals, emissions and waste, and energy consumption. In addition to this, we have functional guidelines with which we strive to continuously improve environmental issues.
We only use well-known and tested product brands in our processes. Advances in printing technology have replaced environmentally harmful chemicals with less environmentally damaging ones. All the papers we use are environmentally certified, the inks and chemicals are environmentally approved and the packaging of our products is made from packaging materials approved by environmental authorities.
Our investment in the latest production technology has further improved our quality while reducing energy consumption. We are also working to reduce energy consumption in our working environment by ensuring that our working environment is kept comfortable and clean. We also encourage and develop the skills and knowledge of our employees on issues relating to the environment and well-being at work.
The environment is important to us
Environmentally friendly printing from Waasa Graphics. Our machinery, equipment and paper suppliers meet strict environmental requirements. Our digital printing presses use food-safe inks. The inks have been tested and found to be food safe. Testing and certification was carried out by Smithers Pira.
Printing presses
Our production machines are Energy Star certified. They use very little energy compared to older models – up to 50% less. The printing inks used in them meet EU food packaging regulations and FDA regulations. So when you print your food packaging with us, you can rest assured.
Our offset printers use Low Energy UV technology. UV technology offers many advantages, the most notable of which are energy, time and paper savings in the printing process. UV drying allows the ink to dry instantly and the printed sheet can be transferred directly to the finishing process without any drying time. There are also savings on the required additives compared to conventional offset technology.
Paper
Our printing papers come from suppliers whose products cover the entire papermaking process, from forest management to actual manufacturing. All our suppliers must have:
- ISO 14001 or Eco – Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS) or other recognised certification in the industry
- Raw materials from sustainably managed forests (FSC, PEFC, CSA or SFI)