June 16, 2008

Soy you think it's more expensive - Do you think soy ink is that much more?

Soy inks is an eco-friendly alternative to petroleum-basked inks. Soy inks are made of soybeans. Soy inks have many benefits. They can tend to be brighter in color if wanted, easier to recycle papers and increase the life of a printer. After some research I found that using a printer that uses soy inks may not be as much as petroleum-based inks. 

Wizard Graphics offers soy-ink business cards for only $40.00 (quantity 500), which makes me wonder how easy it is to be environmentally conscious when it comes to small things like a business card. 

I think the most intriguing concept is how much easier it is to recycle paper that has been hit with soy ink. When we recycle paper we must separate the ink from the paper which is easier when it is soy-based inks versus petroleum based inks. 


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