Sustainability is a cause that everyone should care about, as we work to save our planet from an onslaught of pollution and waste. In the U.S. alone, we produce a staggering 66 million tons of air pollutants and 57 million tons of plastic pollution. Add to that the 146 million tons of solid waste added to landfills in only the last 7 years, and you can see the importance of making eco-friendly choices. As the premier live printing company, Sunny Side Ink is committed to sustainability in action. That’s why we integrate a range of environmentally conscious steps to help reduce our carbon footprint. When you use Sunny Side Ink at your event, you have confidence knowing every quality product you receive is mindfully created with the earth in mind. What sustainable measures do we take? Let’s discuss them further below.
Using Eco-Friendly Ink
For those outside the industry, you may be surprised to learn that traditional oil-based inks have a massive environmental impact. Since they are made from non-renewable petroleum, extracting the raw material releases significant amounts of air pollutants and greenhouse gases, destroys and damages wildlife habitats, contaminates water and land with toxic chemicals, and consumes a large amount of water. The dying process also releases VOCs, contributing to smog. At Sunny Side Ink, we only use water-based ink, which produces far fewer harmful emissions, contains less toxic solvents, and is made from a renewable resource. It’s one powerful step in combating air and ground pollution while protecting wildlife and their habitats.
Partnering with Apparel Brands that Use Organic Cotton
Organic cotton has numerous benefits for the environment and human health, since it uses no synthetic pesticides, GMOs, or fertilizers. Many people have allergic reactions to the chemicals used on the plants of traditional cotton, which is why organic cotton is a much safer and more comfortable alternative. Organic cotton also has a smaller carbon footprint, promotes greater biodiversity, and promotes soil health, helping combat climate change. Every apparel brand we partner with at Sunny Side Ink uses organic cotton, so you can have confidence knowing you’ll receive top-quality garments without the harmful chemicals.
Minimizing Waste During Printing
At Sunny Side Ink, we work hard to minimize waste during the printing process for more eco-friendly operations. We only use the materials we need, and since we make every garment to order, there’s no excess. We believe in choosing high-quality ink and apparel, limiting waste, and creating top-quality products customers can use for years to come.
Live printing with Sunny Side Ink is a sustainable way to add fun and excitement to your next event. We believe in providing quality products that don’t harm the environment so future generations can enjoy the beautiful planet we call home.
