Dr. Shimizu Hirokazu of Shimizu Printing Inc. discusses their focus on utilizing advanced UV printing technology and environmental impact assessment methods. Their UV 10-color + coating unit allows for limitless printing possibilities on paper and plastic. Their waterless UV printing produces high definition prints with less ink usage and no volatile organic compounds, solvents, or water additives. They utilize the Printing Goes Green carbon calculator to analyze environmental impacts and identify opportunities to improve eco-efficiency.
The document discusses carbon footprinting and life cycle assessment (LCA) for the printing industry. It introduces the speaker, Hirokazu Shimizu, and his research on developing a carbon calculator called PGG-CLOUD to calculate the carbon footprint of printing processes. International standards for carbon footprinting are being developed through ISO, with many countries actively involved. The document compares the system boundaries and stages included in carbon footprinting according to general, ISO, French, German and Japanese methods. It provides a sample carbon footprint calculation in kg CO2e for printing 5000 copies of a book in different countries.
Integrated LCA for Printing Service in an emerging country finalShimizu Printing Inc.
0.900 This document discusses integrated life cycle assessment (LCA) for printing services in emerging countries. It aims to help emerging countries localize printing service LCA through collaboration with universities. The conceptual diagram shows how LCA classifies impacts into categories that are then characterized, normalized, and aggregated into an environmental load point (ELP) integrated indicator. The ELP determines category importance through analytic hierarchy process questionnaires. Category importance can significantly impact overall environmental analysis and differs between stakeholder groups in Thailand and Japan.
ISO130 WG11_New approaches for quantification scheme of carbon footprint of p...Shimizu Printing Inc.
This document summarizes a presentation given by Dr. SHIMIZU on new approaches for quantifying the carbon footprint of paper books and e-books. It outlines the system boundaries considered for paper books and e-books, additional factors included for paper books like recycling impacts and bookstore/shopping emissions, and new ideas for quantifying e-book impacts based on usage assumptions. It then compares the estimated carbon footprint per copy between paper books and e-books using different reading devices like the iPad and iPhone.
The document discusses carbon footprinting and life cycle assessment (LCA) for the printing industry. It introduces the speaker, Hirokazu Shimizu, and his research on developing a carbon calculator called PGG-CLOUD to calculate the carbon footprint of printing processes. International standards for carbon footprinting are being developed through ISO, with many countries actively involved. The document compares the system boundaries and stages included in carbon footprinting according to general, ISO, French, German and Japanese methods. It provides a sample carbon footprint calculation in kg CO2e for printing 5000 copies of a book in different countries.
Integrated LCA for Printing Service in an emerging country finalShimizu Printing Inc.
0.900 This document discusses integrated life cycle assessment (LCA) for printing services in emerging countries. It aims to help emerging countries localize printing service LCA through collaboration with universities. The conceptual diagram shows how LCA classifies impacts into categories that are then characterized, normalized, and aggregated into an environmental load point (ELP) integrated indicator. The ELP determines category importance through analytic hierarchy process questionnaires. Category importance can significantly impact overall environmental analysis and differs between stakeholder groups in Thailand and Japan.
ISO130 WG11_New approaches for quantification scheme of carbon footprint of p...Shimizu Printing Inc.
This document summarizes a presentation given by Dr. SHIMIZU on new approaches for quantifying the carbon footprint of paper books and e-books. It outlines the system boundaries considered for paper books and e-books, additional factors included for paper books like recycling impacts and bookstore/shopping emissions, and new ideas for quantifying e-book impacts based on usage assumptions. It then compares the estimated carbon footprint per copy between paper books and e-books using different reading devices like the iPad and iPhone.
1. The document summarizes a presentation given by Dr. Hirokazu Shimizu on eco-conscious design for printed products.
2. It discusses quantitatively assessing printed products to be more eco-friendly, using a case study of a thinner plastic document file. The thinner file reduces CO2 emissions by 14.6%.
3. It also addresses reforming product category rules for printing to make calculations more accurate and widespread for small businesses. Simplifying assumptions could overestimate some environmental impacts.
1) The document discusses cleaning needs for printed circuit boards (PCBs) and how they have evolved with trends like miniaturization and lead-free soldering. It evaluates different cleaning methods and products.
2) Key parameters that affect cleaning performance are solvent power, surface tension, temperature, agitation type, and process duration. The best performers are found to be co-solvent vapor degreasing processes using formulated hydrocarbons and hydrofluoroethers with ultrasonic or jet agitation.
3) Testing of various cleaning methods on sample PCBs found that co-solvent vapor degreasing using formulated hydrocarbons and hydrofluoroethers with ultrasonic agitation provided the
The document discusses simplifying PCR calculations for printed products. It proposes a new PCR that calculates carbon emissions from only 10 items, compared to current PCRs that consider many more items. Case studies show the new PCR estimates carbon emissions as 1.7-18.5% lower than current PCRs. Current PCRs also have variability, with carbon estimates ranging from -21.5% to +7.1% depending on emission factors, and +23.4% to -19.0% depending on calculation method used. Therefore, both new and current PCRs provide a range rather than absolute carbon calculations.
Nano Technology & Nano Materials
by Ray Fernando, PHD
California Polytechnic State University
Polymers and Coatings Program
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
San Luis Obispo, CA
www.polymerscoatings.calpoly.edu
Delivered 22 June 2009 @ SLINTEC
Inkjet Printing On Plastics By Scott SabreenSabreenGroup
Plastics Decorating Magazine Technical Author – Q&A – Scott Sabreen
Question: What is the difference between Continuous Inkjet and Drop-on-Demand Inkjet?
Question: What is the difference between Binary and Grayscale Inkjet Printing?
Question: What types of inks can be used for Inkjet Printing?
Inkjet Printing On Plastics By Scott SabreenSabreenGroup
Plastics Decorating Magazine Technical Author – Q&A – Scott Sabreen
Question: What is the difference between Continuous Inkjet and Drop-on-Demand Inkjet?
Question: What is the difference between Binary and Grayscale Inkjet Printing?
Question: What types of inks can be used for Inkjet Printing?
Early Replacement of Notebooks Considering Environmental ImpactsOeko-Institut
This document summarizes a study on the early replacement of notebooks considering environmental impacts. The study found that the production phase of notebooks contributes most to their greenhouse gas emissions. Even with large efficiency gains in the use phase of new notebooks, the environmental impacts of production cannot be offset within a realistic lifespan. The conclusions recommend designing notebooks for longer lifetimes through upgradability, modularity, recyclability, and availability of spare parts to reduce the environmental impacts of frequent replacement.
IRJET- Design and Fabrication of Aerodynamic Aqua SilencerIRJET Journal
The document describes the design and fabrication of an aerodynamic aqua silencer. It aims to reduce pollution from vehicle emissions by controlling toxic levels through chemical reactions in the silencer. The system uses a perforated tube with varying hole diameters to break gas bubbles into smaller ones. These gases then pass through an activated charcoal layer that absorbs harmful gases before being released into the atmosphere. The objectives are to redesign the aqua silencer to be more suitable for application levels, control emissions through chemical reactions, and reduce emissions by 10-20% compared to existing systems. The modified design aims to address limitations of existing rectangular silencers by making an aerodynamic foil shape and replacing lime water with a new chemical that causes
05 overview of nanotechnology in paints applications-lefevre-coriSirris
CORI-Coatings provides assistance and services to paint manufacturers, suppliers, applicators, and industrial users including contract research, technical assistance, training, and analysis. They discuss the use of nanotechnology in paint applications including the addition of preformed nanoparticles, in-situ formation of nanoparticles or nanophase, and nano-structuring coatings. They provide examples of how nanoparticles can improve properties such as optical transparency, mechanical properties, solvent resistance, and corrosion protection of paints.
This document summarizes a presentation on novel storage and battery materials. It discusses the need for alternative energy sources and energy storage to address climate change and globalization trends. Storing energy from renewable sources like wind and solar is one of the biggest barriers to their adoption. Complementary use of hydrogen fuel cells and battery storage is seen as key. The presentation describes using inkjet printing to nano-functionalize battery electrodes to improve performance, lower costs, and enhance long-term stability. Specifically, it discusses infiltrating solid oxide fuel cell electrodes and printing lithium-sulfur battery cathodes with promising results such as specific capacities over 400 mAh/g after 100 cycles. Commercialization of the inkjet printing technology is suggested
This document discusses carbon management and reducing carbon emissions from a contractor's perspective. It provides examples of how Skanska, a UK construction company, is working to lower the carbon footprint of its projects. Skanska aims to go beyond basic compliance to deliver low-carbon, future-proof solutions for clients. It has developed tools like a bespoke carbon reporting system and carbon analysis in building information modeling to support low-carbon decision making. The document also presents case studies of Skanska projects that achieved significant reductions in operational and embodied carbon.
[Vihreä Foorumi 28.2.2013]: Matti Kuittinen: Puu vähähiilisessä rakentamisessaGBC Finland
Wood plays an important role in combating climate change by storing carbon extracted from the atmosphere during photosynthesis. About half the weight of wood is carbon. Wood construction requires less fossil fuels than other materials like concrete and stores carbon throughout the lifetime of wood products. Case studies show wooden buildings can have lower lifecycle carbon footprints than non-wood alternatives. A holistic, collaborative design process is important to ensure low carbon footprints by making informed material and system choices early in the design phase.
The document discusses sustainable design approaches for the chemistry-using industries. It proposes designing products and processes for the entire lifecycle, including for separation and recovery of materials. Examples are given of innovative coatings for ship hulls to reduce fouling without biocides and more efficient spray-on heating elements. The goal is to stimulate innovation that delivers value through more sustainable solutions.
This document provides an overview of key environmental terms, parameters, and topics related to pulp and paper production. It contains explanations of environmental terms like COD, BOD, AOX, TSS, etc. and discusses their relevance for reporting the environmental performance of pulp and paper mills. The document aims to support stakeholders' understanding of environmental aspects and performance data in the pulp and paper industry. It provides background information and evaluates the importance of specific metrics for benchmarking environmental impacts.
Pedro Martinez presents Sustainability at NH HotelesWouter Staal
Pedro Martinez, CPO at NH Hoteles, presents Sustainability at NH and what has been driving this strategy forward at the Spanish hotel chain, during the Philips 2011 Partner Seminar at the Renaissance Amsterdam Hotel on Sept 22, 2011.
Innocircle recycled filaments: high tech and improved sustainability merge!Jan Willem Slijkoord
Recycled filaments for 3D printing purposes can significantly improve the Maker’s sustainability. However, without the right pre-treatments recycled plastics have inferior properties to virgin plastics. CiorC and Innofil3D develop and manufacture the InnoCircle filaments. The plastics originate from (ABS based) consumer electronics, PET bottles and PLA packaging sources. Based on our source selection and plastic pre-treatment we boost the properties such that Makers can use recycled filaments even for high-tech printed products. The presentation will show the latest InnoCircle developments in colored PLA filament and engineering high-tech recycled filaments.
cold plasma on bio-based packaging filmsdebeaufort1
This document discusses using surface cold plasma processing to improve bioplastic and biobased packaging. It summarizes that plasma processing can be used to apply bioactive coatings to packaging films to enhance barrier properties like oxygen and moisture resistance. The document evaluates using corona discharge air plasma to apply and crosslink fish gelatin coatings on polylactic acid films. Results showed the plasma treated gelatin coatings had significantly improved oxygen barrier properties and antioxidant activity compared to untreated coatings. Overall, the document examines how cold plasma technologies can optimize biopolymer coatings and formulations for bioactive and sustainable food packaging applications.
The document summarizes Palladio Zannini's sustainability initiatives from 2010-2012. It discusses reducing carbon emissions, waste, and sourcing raw materials only from certified sustainable suppliers. Key accomplishments included a 19% reduction in direct carbon emissions, an 8% reduction in controlled indirect emissions, and meeting waste reduction targets of 1% in 2010 and 5% in 2011. Palladio Zannini also achieved FSC and PEFC certifications over this period and improved sustainability monitoring across all production processes.
What's the big deal about sustainability greenunplugged rob holdway final for...Green Unplugged
This document discusses sustainable product design and reducing environmental impacts. It provides examples of how designing products for recyclability, using less materials and energy efficient technologies can help companies save costs while reducing carbon emissions. Regulations increasingly require producers to consider a product's full lifecycle and make them easier to recover and reuse materials at end of life. Through innovative design that incorporates these sustainability factors, companies can gain competitive advantages, cut costs and support a transition to a circular one planet economy.
1. The document summarizes a presentation given by Dr. Hirokazu Shimizu on eco-conscious design for printed products.
2. It discusses quantitatively assessing printed products to be more eco-friendly, using a case study of a thinner plastic document file. The thinner file reduces CO2 emissions by 14.6%.
3. It also addresses reforming product category rules for printing to make calculations more accurate and widespread for small businesses. Simplifying assumptions could overestimate some environmental impacts.
1) The document discusses cleaning needs for printed circuit boards (PCBs) and how they have evolved with trends like miniaturization and lead-free soldering. It evaluates different cleaning methods and products.
2) Key parameters that affect cleaning performance are solvent power, surface tension, temperature, agitation type, and process duration. The best performers are found to be co-solvent vapor degreasing processes using formulated hydrocarbons and hydrofluoroethers with ultrasonic or jet agitation.
3) Testing of various cleaning methods on sample PCBs found that co-solvent vapor degreasing using formulated hydrocarbons and hydrofluoroethers with ultrasonic agitation provided the
The document discusses simplifying PCR calculations for printed products. It proposes a new PCR that calculates carbon emissions from only 10 items, compared to current PCRs that consider many more items. Case studies show the new PCR estimates carbon emissions as 1.7-18.5% lower than current PCRs. Current PCRs also have variability, with carbon estimates ranging from -21.5% to +7.1% depending on emission factors, and +23.4% to -19.0% depending on calculation method used. Therefore, both new and current PCRs provide a range rather than absolute carbon calculations.
Nano Technology & Nano Materials
by Ray Fernando, PHD
California Polytechnic State University
Polymers and Coatings Program
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
San Luis Obispo, CA
www.polymerscoatings.calpoly.edu
Delivered 22 June 2009 @ SLINTEC
Inkjet Printing On Plastics By Scott SabreenSabreenGroup
Plastics Decorating Magazine Technical Author – Q&A – Scott Sabreen
Question: What is the difference between Continuous Inkjet and Drop-on-Demand Inkjet?
Question: What is the difference between Binary and Grayscale Inkjet Printing?
Question: What types of inks can be used for Inkjet Printing?
Inkjet Printing On Plastics By Scott SabreenSabreenGroup
Plastics Decorating Magazine Technical Author – Q&A – Scott Sabreen
Question: What is the difference between Continuous Inkjet and Drop-on-Demand Inkjet?
Question: What is the difference between Binary and Grayscale Inkjet Printing?
Question: What types of inks can be used for Inkjet Printing?
Early Replacement of Notebooks Considering Environmental ImpactsOeko-Institut
This document summarizes a study on the early replacement of notebooks considering environmental impacts. The study found that the production phase of notebooks contributes most to their greenhouse gas emissions. Even with large efficiency gains in the use phase of new notebooks, the environmental impacts of production cannot be offset within a realistic lifespan. The conclusions recommend designing notebooks for longer lifetimes through upgradability, modularity, recyclability, and availability of spare parts to reduce the environmental impacts of frequent replacement.
IRJET- Design and Fabrication of Aerodynamic Aqua SilencerIRJET Journal
The document describes the design and fabrication of an aerodynamic aqua silencer. It aims to reduce pollution from vehicle emissions by controlling toxic levels through chemical reactions in the silencer. The system uses a perforated tube with varying hole diameters to break gas bubbles into smaller ones. These gases then pass through an activated charcoal layer that absorbs harmful gases before being released into the atmosphere. The objectives are to redesign the aqua silencer to be more suitable for application levels, control emissions through chemical reactions, and reduce emissions by 10-20% compared to existing systems. The modified design aims to address limitations of existing rectangular silencers by making an aerodynamic foil shape and replacing lime water with a new chemical that causes
05 overview of nanotechnology in paints applications-lefevre-coriSirris
CORI-Coatings provides assistance and services to paint manufacturers, suppliers, applicators, and industrial users including contract research, technical assistance, training, and analysis. They discuss the use of nanotechnology in paint applications including the addition of preformed nanoparticles, in-situ formation of nanoparticles or nanophase, and nano-structuring coatings. They provide examples of how nanoparticles can improve properties such as optical transparency, mechanical properties, solvent resistance, and corrosion protection of paints.
This document summarizes a presentation on novel storage and battery materials. It discusses the need for alternative energy sources and energy storage to address climate change and globalization trends. Storing energy from renewable sources like wind and solar is one of the biggest barriers to their adoption. Complementary use of hydrogen fuel cells and battery storage is seen as key. The presentation describes using inkjet printing to nano-functionalize battery electrodes to improve performance, lower costs, and enhance long-term stability. Specifically, it discusses infiltrating solid oxide fuel cell electrodes and printing lithium-sulfur battery cathodes with promising results such as specific capacities over 400 mAh/g after 100 cycles. Commercialization of the inkjet printing technology is suggested
This document discusses carbon management and reducing carbon emissions from a contractor's perspective. It provides examples of how Skanska, a UK construction company, is working to lower the carbon footprint of its projects. Skanska aims to go beyond basic compliance to deliver low-carbon, future-proof solutions for clients. It has developed tools like a bespoke carbon reporting system and carbon analysis in building information modeling to support low-carbon decision making. The document also presents case studies of Skanska projects that achieved significant reductions in operational and embodied carbon.
[Vihreä Foorumi 28.2.2013]: Matti Kuittinen: Puu vähähiilisessä rakentamisessaGBC Finland
Wood plays an important role in combating climate change by storing carbon extracted from the atmosphere during photosynthesis. About half the weight of wood is carbon. Wood construction requires less fossil fuels than other materials like concrete and stores carbon throughout the lifetime of wood products. Case studies show wooden buildings can have lower lifecycle carbon footprints than non-wood alternatives. A holistic, collaborative design process is important to ensure low carbon footprints by making informed material and system choices early in the design phase.
The document discusses sustainable design approaches for the chemistry-using industries. It proposes designing products and processes for the entire lifecycle, including for separation and recovery of materials. Examples are given of innovative coatings for ship hulls to reduce fouling without biocides and more efficient spray-on heating elements. The goal is to stimulate innovation that delivers value through more sustainable solutions.
This document provides an overview of key environmental terms, parameters, and topics related to pulp and paper production. It contains explanations of environmental terms like COD, BOD, AOX, TSS, etc. and discusses their relevance for reporting the environmental performance of pulp and paper mills. The document aims to support stakeholders' understanding of environmental aspects and performance data in the pulp and paper industry. It provides background information and evaluates the importance of specific metrics for benchmarking environmental impacts.
Pedro Martinez presents Sustainability at NH HotelesWouter Staal
Pedro Martinez, CPO at NH Hoteles, presents Sustainability at NH and what has been driving this strategy forward at the Spanish hotel chain, during the Philips 2011 Partner Seminar at the Renaissance Amsterdam Hotel on Sept 22, 2011.
Innocircle recycled filaments: high tech and improved sustainability merge!Jan Willem Slijkoord
Recycled filaments for 3D printing purposes can significantly improve the Maker’s sustainability. However, without the right pre-treatments recycled plastics have inferior properties to virgin plastics. CiorC and Innofil3D develop and manufacture the InnoCircle filaments. The plastics originate from (ABS based) consumer electronics, PET bottles and PLA packaging sources. Based on our source selection and plastic pre-treatment we boost the properties such that Makers can use recycled filaments even for high-tech printed products. The presentation will show the latest InnoCircle developments in colored PLA filament and engineering high-tech recycled filaments.
cold plasma on bio-based packaging filmsdebeaufort1
This document discusses using surface cold plasma processing to improve bioplastic and biobased packaging. It summarizes that plasma processing can be used to apply bioactive coatings to packaging films to enhance barrier properties like oxygen and moisture resistance. The document evaluates using corona discharge air plasma to apply and crosslink fish gelatin coatings on polylactic acid films. Results showed the plasma treated gelatin coatings had significantly improved oxygen barrier properties and antioxidant activity compared to untreated coatings. Overall, the document examines how cold plasma technologies can optimize biopolymer coatings and formulations for bioactive and sustainable food packaging applications.
The document summarizes Palladio Zannini's sustainability initiatives from 2010-2012. It discusses reducing carbon emissions, waste, and sourcing raw materials only from certified sustainable suppliers. Key accomplishments included a 19% reduction in direct carbon emissions, an 8% reduction in controlled indirect emissions, and meeting waste reduction targets of 1% in 2010 and 5% in 2011. Palladio Zannini also achieved FSC and PEFC certifications over this period and improved sustainability monitoring across all production processes.
What's the big deal about sustainability greenunplugged rob holdway final for...Green Unplugged
This document discusses sustainable product design and reducing environmental impacts. It provides examples of how designing products for recyclability, using less materials and energy efficient technologies can help companies save costs while reducing carbon emissions. Regulations increasingly require producers to consider a product's full lifecycle and make them easier to recover and reuse materials at end of life. Through innovative design that incorporates these sustainability factors, companies can gain competitive advantages, cut costs and support a transition to a circular one planet economy.
We proudly introduce “KIMAYU moist & smoothing all-in-one gel” by explaining 3-key edge as skin care product.
1st edge: silk protein (sericin=outer coat of silk fiber), which is extracted from precious “golden cocoon” in Thailand, is used as one of main ingredients (popular and common ingredients for gel, such as hydrolyzed elastin, hydrolyzed collagen, sodium hyaluronic are certainly supplemented) and can penetrate deep into the skin to moisturize for sustained period of time because amino acids in silk protein have the same character as Natural Moisturizing Factor (NMF) in the skin. The reason why we selected “golden cocoon” is that it has one of carotenoids named “lutein” protecting the skin from oxidization and UV light damage that lead to aging issue. Unfortunately, normal white cocoon does not contain lutein.
2nd edge: natural ingredient percentage is raised up to 98.7% by replacing petroleum-based ingredients to natural-based ones. Additionally, paraben/alcohol/ synthetic surfactant/dye addition/mineral oil/aroma chemical are strictly banned by our product policy. Some of our customers who have sensitive skin problem (used to be troubled with allergies or atopic dermatitis) also tried KIMAYU, but had no skin trouble like itch or inflammation.
3rd edge: product design thought of all-in-one gel is supported by the idea indicating toner/milky lotion/serum are not required for daily skin care. Thanks to all-in-one concept, you can reduce skin care expense and time drastically. Speaking of cost saving, if you use high-end skin care set (toner/milky lotion/serum), then change to KIMAYU to keep more money in your pocket, you can save around \240,000/yr. (if mid-ranged product, \66,000/yr.) It will be amazingly big cost cut; you can use saved money for different purposes for yourself or your lovely family.
Please start our KIMAYU for your daily skin care from now on.
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This document discusses establishing international standards for assessing the quality levels of de-inked pulp. It proposes that ISO outlines the general testing procedures and parameters while regional certifying bodies set specific de-inking quality levels tailored to their capabilities. The standardization aims to 1) classify de-inked pulp quality levels, 2) encourage suppliers to develop more de-inkable products, and 3) guide printers and buyers to use more de-inkable materials.
Recyclability for paper and board from the viewpoint of de inkingShimizu Printing Inc.
The document discusses recyclability testing for paper printed with UV ink. It summarizes the standard de-inking test procedure used in Japan and identifies some controversial points about the testing methodology. The document then presents results from a de-inking test of four different inks, including UV ink printed at different densities. Some key issues raised include whether the testing accurately represents real-world printing and recycling processes and conditions.
The document summarizes the results of a printing standardization trial using Staccato-10 micron dot screening. Key findings include:
1) Analysis using Kodak's ColorFlow analyzer showed dot gains were fairly consistent for all colors, within target ranges. Some overprints like MY showed larger differences than targets set by a 175lpi print.
2) Measurements of solid ink densities, dot gains, trap densities and color differences of patches were mostly within acceptable ranges for the high-definition printing method, though a few colors like apparent trap densities were slightly lower than expected.
3) Overall, the vast majority (91.9%) of color differences between printed patches and targets were below a
This document summarizes the results of a printing standardization trial conducted by Dr. Shimizu to analyze high-definition printing using 10-micron Staccato dots. Analysis was performed using Kodak's ColorFlow analyzer and focused on color matching for different standards and proofs, as well as between different presses. The trial found average color differences of 3.3 with some areas needing adjustment to improve trapping values and gamut. Dr. Shimizu concluded continuous quality analysis is important to empower quality experts and ensure assistance from Japanese suppliers supports high printing quality.
New approaches for quantification scheme of carbon footprint of paper book an...Shimizu Printing Inc.
New approaches for quantifying the carbon footprint of paper books and e-books are presented. For paper books, additional factors considered include the carbon savings from paper and plate recycling, as well as the footprint of bookstore operations and shopping transportation. For e-books, assumptions are made about daily usage times for devices like the iPad and iPhone to estimate reading footprint. Various usage scenarios are modeled to compare the footprint of paper books and e-books.
1) The document compares the carbon footprint of a paper book and an e-book.
2) It finds that the paper book has a carbon footprint of 579g of CO2 equivalents per copy, while the e-book has a lower footprint of 277g of CO2 equivalents per copy.
3) A sensitivity analysis shows that even with different user behaviors of the e-book reading device, the e-book still has a lower carbon footprint than the paper book.
UV waterless hi-definition printing provides several advantages over conventional printing methods in 3 sentences: It uses UV inks that do not contain volatile organic compounds or require water, allowing for faster postpress without chemicals. It can reduce ink usage by 20-30% through 10-micron dots that provide sharper images while avoiding health risks associated with conventional inks. The process also keeps water resources cleaner by producing developing fluid with only 0.8-1.4% of the biochemical and chemical oxygen demand of conventional printing waste.
1. Competitive
edge
of
UV
Printing
and
Environment
impact
assessment
provided
by
SHIMIZU
PRINTING
INC.
Dr. SHIMIZU Hirokazu
President, SHIMIZU PRINTING INC.
Visiting Senior Researcher, Waseda Univ. Environmental Research Institute
Expert, ISO TC130 WG11 (Environmental impact of graphic technology)
1
2. Our
Focus
Utilize
extraordinary
UV
Printing
technology
UV
10-‐color
+
coating
unit
with
perfector
UV
Waterless
Hi-‐Definition
Printing
Utilize
Environmental
impact
assessment
method
Carbon
calculator
“Printing
Goes
Green”
Case
studies
to
improve
eco-‐efficiency
2
3. UV
10-‐color
+
coating
unit
manroland
R710
TAPLV
Specially
configured
UV
10-‐color
press
can
print
5-‐color/5-‐color
plus
UV
coating
varnish
with
perfector
on
paper
and
can
print
10-‐color
straight
on
plastic.
“It
goes
beyond
your
imagination.”
3
4. UV
10-‐color
+
coating
unit
(cont’d)
manroland
R710
TAPLV
There
are
so
many
printing
patterns
for
paper
(incl.
aluminum
vapor-‐deposited
paper)
and
plastic
(PP=polypropylene,
PET=polyethylene
terephthalate).
“Imagine,
limitless
possibilities.”
Substrate 1 2 3 4 5 Perfector 6 7 8 9 10 Coater
PET Bk C M Y W - W Bk C M Y -
PP Primer Bk C M Y - S1 S2 W W OP -
Aluminum Clear
S1 S2 S3 OP - Flip! W Bk C M Y
paper varnish
Coated Clear
Bk C M Y S1 Flip! Bk C M Y S1
cardboard varnish
Coated Clear
Bk C M Y S1 - S2 S3 S4 S5 S6
cardboard varnish
4
5. UV
Waterless
Hi-‐Definition
No
VOC,
No
time
consuming
process
Volatile organic compound (solvent) is not included in UV inks
Postpress can be done right after printing thanks to UV inks
No
dampening
solution,
No
water
additives
Water repelling inks is not used, silicone is utilized instead
Isopropyl alcohol (IPA) and other chemicals is not used
Less
ink
usage,
More
detailed
expression
Staccato 10-micron dots can reduce ink usage around 20-30%
Staccato 10-micron dots can create super “sharpness”
5
6. UV
Waterless
Hi-‐Definition
(cont’d)
No
adverse
effect
on
water
resource
BOD
of
developing
fluid
is
only
0.8%
of
Conv.
printing
g
tional printin BOD:
biochemical
oxygen
demand
Conven
the
amount
of
dissolved
oxygen
needed
by
aerobic
biological
organisms
in
a
body
of
water
to
break
down
organic
material
rinting
present
in
a
given
water
sample
at
certain
temperature
over
a
Wat erless p specific
time
period.
(Reference:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/)
COD
of
developing
fluid
is
only
1.4%
of
Conv.
printing
COD:
Chemical
oxygen
demand
rinting
en tional p
Conv COD
test
is
commonly
used
to
indirectly
measure
the
amount
of
organic
compounds
in
water.
Most
applications
of
COD
determine
the
amount
of
organic
pollutants
found
in
surface
rinting
Wat erless p water
(e.g.
Lakes
and
rivers)
or
waste
water
making
COD
a
useful
measure
of
water
quality.
(Reference:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/)
6
7. UV
Waterless
Hi-‐Definition
(cont’d)
Advanced
screening
tech.
for
high-‐end
printing
Staccato
10-‐micron
screen
Kodak
Staccato
is
advanced,
second-‐order
FM
screening
technology.
Staccato
screening
produces
high-‐fidelity,
continuous
tone
images
that
exhibit
fine
detail
and
an
extended
color
gamut,
creating
a
photographic
experience
free
of
visible
printing
artifacts,
such
as
subject
moire
and
rosettes.
(Reference:
http://graphics.kodak.co.jp/KodakGCG/uploadedFiles/
Products/Color_and_Screening/Staccato_Screening/Staccato%20Brochure
%20ENG.pdf)
Normal
AM
screen
The
angle
and
frequency
of
half
tone
dots
in
conventional
AM
screens
can
cause
subject
moire,
screening
moire
and
unstable
rosette
structures.
Additionally,
fewer
and
larger
minimum
dot
sizes
in
highlights
and
shadows
in
AM
screens
can
result
in
loss
of
detail
and
increase
in
graininess.
(Reference:
http://graphics.kodak.co.jp/KodakGCG/uploadedFiles/
Products/Color_and_Screening/Staccato_Screening/Staccato%20Brochure
%20ENG.pdf)
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8. Printing
Goes
Green
(PGG)
CLOUD
Essential
feature
of
Aims
to
utilize
PGG
as
“Carbon
calculator”
Reducing
CO2e
of
manufacturing
process
by
improving
“hot-‐spots”
Squeeze
lead-‐time
and
change
materials
Leading
print-‐buyers
(consumers)
to
“Low-‐carbon
lifestyle”
CO2e
figure
can
change
people’s
subconscious
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9. Printing
Goes
Green
(PGG)
CLOUD
7-‐core
element
of
Calculating
based
on
“clouding”
Calculating
based
on
English/Japanese/Thai
Calculating
by
cumulative/allocation
method
Calculating
“full
range
of
life
cycle”
Calculating
material
input/output
precisely
Calculating
by
massive
database
Calculating
results
are
summary/detailed
(2-‐type)
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10. Printing
Goes
Green
(PGG)
CLOUD
CO2e
calculation
by
Itemized
CO2e
summary
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11. Printing
Goes
Green
(PGG)
CLOUD
Case
studies
by
Case
studies:
Plastic
doc.
file
by
different
thickness
of
substrate
y, 0.20mm thickness opy, 0.15mm thickness
printing method) on printing method)
Item
kg-CO2e % to total kg-CO2e % to total
Substrate 220.345 44.8% 165.259 39.3%
Ink 7.607 1.5% 7.607 1.8%
Plate 62.913 12.8% 62.913 15.0%
Additives 0.090 0.0% 0.090 0.0%
Other materials 1.291 0.3% 1.291 0.3%
Design/Editing 15.581 3.2% 15.581 3.7%
CtP 9.516 1.9% 9.516 2.3%
Press 79.002 16.1% 79.002 18.8%
Postpress 22.813 4.6% 22.813 5.4%
Water 0.000 0.0% 0 0.0%
Delivery 4.660 0.9% 4.414 1.1%
Waste from house and factory 67.280 13.7% 51.120 12.2%
Recycle from house and factory 0.945 0.2% 0.756 0.2%
Total 492.043 100.0% 420.363 100.0%
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12. Printing
Goes
Green
(PGG)
CLOUD
Case
studies
by
Case
studies
of
Plastic
doc.
File
(cont’d)
500
-14.6% reduction
Recycle from house and factory
400 Waste from house and factory
Delivery
Water
300 Postpress
Press
kg-CO2e
CtP
200 Design/Editing
Other materials
Additives
100 Plate
Ink
0 Substrate
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13. Main
facilities
for
production
Prepress
•Macs
for
designing
and
editing
•Digital
Direct
Color
Proofer
(EPSON)
•“InSite”
as
web
portal
system
(Kodak)
•Computer
to
plate
system
(Kodak)
•Plate
developer
(Fuji)
•Plate
developer
for
waterless
(Toray)
•Printed
sheet
error
detector
(Prosper
creative)
•Auto
special
color
mixer
(Krabo)
Press
•UV5C+coater
(manroland)
•UV7C+coater
(manroland)
•UV10C+coater+perfector
(manroland)
Postpress
•Auto
die-‐cut
for
paper
(Iijima)
•Auto
die-‐cut
for
plastic
(Sanwa)
•Gluers
for
paper
packages
(Maeno)
•Gluers
for
plastic
packages
(Sun
Engineering)
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14. Corporate
information
Our
Mission:
“We
develop
green
printing
solutions
by
focusing
on
reducing
the
load
by
unique
approaches
to
harmonize
with
world
environment.”
Our
history:
Mr.
&
Mrs.
Seisuke
Shimizu
established
the
company
in
1935.
Our
company
consists
of
37
employees
only...try
to
be
”the
Few
and
the
Proud.”
Our
location:
Tokyo
Head
Office
2-‐1-‐20,
Otowa,
Bunkyo-‐ku,
Tokyo
112-‐0013
JAPAN
Tel:
+81-‐3-‐3941-‐7171
Fax:
+81-‐3-‐3941-‐7125
Email:
info@shzpp.co.jp
Gunma
Factory
4127-‐1,
Kurakake,
Oaza-‐akahori,
Oura-‐machi,
Oura-‐gun,
Gunma
pref.
370-‐0614
JAPAN
Tel:
+81-‐276-‐70-‐2255
Fax:
+81-‐276-‐89-‐0288
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15. Personal
profile
Dr. SHIMIZU, Hirokazu (March 1996〜~ )
DOB:
May 19th, 1967
Qualification:
Specialization in UV curing technology for graphic arts
Specialization in Material Flow Cost Accounting (MFCA) for printing
Specialization in Life-‐‑‒cycle approach (LCA, LCC) for printing
Pioneering achievement:
Development of “UV Waterless High-‐‑‒definition Printing method” for paper and plastic
Schematization of “Printing service LCA” in the viewpoint of LCCO2 and Integrated LCA
Award:
“UV Waterless High-‐‑‒definition Printing method”, Encouraging prize from Japanese Society of Printing Science and Technology in 2011
“Establishment of quantitative assessment for Printing Service”, Best paper from Japanese Society of Printing Science and Technology in
2010
“Establishment of Printing Service LCA to propose environmental-‐‑‒conscious solution”, Chairmanʼ’s award (2nd best) from 6th LCA Japan
Forum in 2010
Extra activities:
Visiting Senior Researcher, Waseda University Environmental Research Institute
Committee, Energy and Nuclear committee at Japan Chamber of Commerce
Policy adviser for SMEs, Japan Chamber of Commerce
Committee, Environment committee at Tokyo Chamber of Commerce
Expert, ISO 130 (Graphic technology) WG11 (Environmental impact of graphic technology)
Education:
Doctoral program, Waseda University Graduate School of Environment and Energy Engineering
MBA program, University of Dallas (graduated in 1992)
Educational department, Waseda University (graduated in 1990)
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16. “Grazie
mille”
for
your
kind
attention.
You
can
download
slides
from;
http://www.slideshare.net/ShimizuHiro/edit_my_uploads
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