Kevin Cazabon

CHARLOTTETOWN, PEI, Canada—J Zarwan Partners has published an in-depth research study, "Environmental Impact of Printing Plates," to help printers make informed choices when purchasing plates, and to bring to an often confusing issue. The report analyses four main areas where plates can have an environmental impact—chemistry, energy, water, and waste, and compares the relative environmental impact between different categories of plates, as well as comparing the resources used by different plates within a category.

CHARLOTTETOWN, PEI, Canada—J Zarwan Partners has published an in-depth research study, "Environmental Impact of Printing Plates," to help printers make informed choices when purchasing plates, and to bring to an often confusing issue. The report analyses four main areas where plates can have an environmental impact—chemistry, energy, water, and waste, and compares the relative environmental impact between different categories of plates, as well as comparing the resources used by different plates within a category.