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Imperial is working with and encouraging our suppliers to be aware of their environmental impact.
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Imperial always has and will continue to recycle all waste and encourage others to do the same. Waste includes paper, plates, corrugated, pallets, inks, solvents, computers, light bulbs and metal.
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Consolidated two facilities into one in order to reduce transportation and reduce energy by moving into a more efficient building.
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Purchased a more energy efficient plate setter.
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Addition of a new press which runs faster and uses less make ready and materials which means less waste.
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Replacing old light fixtures in new facility with Orion lighting which has an energy savings of 50% while providing 50% better lighting, worker safety, reduced heat and less noise.
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All chemicals and solvents used contain low VOC’s. (volatile organic compounds)
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Years ago we eliminated the use of alcohol and alcohol substitutes in the printing process.
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Chemicals used in the plate making process are properly neutralized before discarding.
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Inks are vegetable based which have a far less concentration of VOC’s which ensure less of an impact on the environment.
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When feasible, we print on biodegradable plastics as well as recycled papers.
