Internet is literally flooded with articles and blog posts based on the research conducted by researchers at Queensland University. It was concluded that laser printers emit tiny toxic particles that may be as dangerous as passive smoking. There are suggestions that they might have jumped the gun with a tiny sample of data. I had written on the statutory warning ...
Researchers at Xerox Labs have invented the first mechanical fiber paper which is environmentally friendly and cost effective. This ‘green’ paper could be used with traditional printers as well as for digital printing which was a challenge in the earlier attempts. MF papers previously had operational problems such as curling and dusting which prevented it from being used for digital ...
Sometimes it is amazing to hear the innovation that takes place in our day to day lives. On this blog, I have discussed about inkjet printers that can print printed circuit boards, menu cards, microchips, 3D models and list goes on. This time round, I want to introduce solar cells that can be printed from inkjet printers. Researchers at New ...
It might sound stale but it’s true; our environment is dwindling due to printing. Printing leads to deforestation in short and deforestation rises the atmospheric temperature which is popularly known as Global Warming. During my general browsing, I came across an article that suggests steps to ensure green printing. Here are the highlights of the article: - Purchase and promote usage of recycled ...
The 5th of June every year is dedicated to the celebration of our environment we live in. Many social organization and individuals take steps on this day to save our environment by taking environmentally friendly measures. These measures undertaken shouldn’t be restricted to only this day of the year but needs to be followed day after day. The complete redemption ...
We wake up everyday in a world that’s more polluted than the previous day. While there are some efforts being done by eco lovers, our environment is being exploited and destroyed. As a green lover, I have endorsed many green activities like eco friendly travel and minimizing use of paper at work. Staying with paper, did you know that paper ...
In all my previous posts, I have been concentrating on the printing costs associated with the ink cartridges and toners. It never occurred to me that the printers that I reviewed are consuming power which was never measured nor discussed. A survey conducted by Dell on power consumption by laser printers inspired me to write this post which should be ...
Leading online retailer Cartridge SAVE, in partnership with ink cartridge manufacturer Jet Tec, today announced their support for the ‘More Ink, Less Waste’ initiative. This exciting campaign is the latest in a series of advances that enable greater environmental responsibility within the compatible ink cartridge industry, by reducing the generation of unnecessary waste. Cartridge SAVE will be one of the ...
