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21st August 2020

Material recycling

There is no denying it any longer; the earth is burning. In 2017, greenhouse gases increased across the globe by 1.7 per cent, and the concentration of carbon dioxide in our atmosphere as of May this year, is the highest it’s been in human history. So what can we, as individuals do to help?

Recycling has never been more important and making sure we all do our bit is imperative. However, we often throw away things that we think can’t be recycled when actually, they can. An example? Ink paper and plates that are used for printing have the potential to release toxic materials into the environment if they are mindlessly thrown away without a second glance we are increasing environmental damage. Here at Longridge we ensure we recycle our waste products such as paper aluminium plates ink so that they can be sustainably recycled for use in the future.

Longridge offers print solutions from personal stationery to corporate communications, promotional material to packaging. We are dedicated to help every step of the way, ensuring your creative ideas, become a printed reality.


What can be recycled from the printing process?

Many parts of the printing process are classed as hazardous, at Longridge we ensure we recycle our waste products to help support the environment and reduce the amount of toxic waste being produced and subsequently, dumped in landfill.

What else can be recycled?



Another aspect of the printing that are often not recycled is the printed paper, which, again, can be recycled. Inks can be removed during recycling through a variety of different methods. When printed paper gets recycled. The first stage of the process is when the paper is grounded down into a fine pulp, and then the ink is removed. Depending on the use of the new paper in its next life, the process varies each time; however, for the most part, the ink is removed through air bubbles which cause the particles of the ink to rise to the surface and subsequently, come off. Products such as detergents remove the ink, ready for it to be reformed into a recycled material.

Research has shown that by recycling just one tonne of paper, not only are you helping to save 17 trees, preserving 7,000 gallons of water, and reducing up to 3.3 cubic yards of landfill space, you’re creating 4,000 kilowatts of energy which is enough to power the average sized home for up to six months.

Contact Us to learn more about Longridge's commitment to the environment.

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