Sustainability
Working Towards a Greener Future
At PrintNavi, we believe quality printing and environmental responsibility go hand in hand.
While we don't operate our own factory, we've carefully selected printing partners who share our commitment to sustainable practices, because every print order is an opportunity to make better choices for our planet.
Our Commitment to Eco-Friendly Printing
When you order from PrintNavi, you're choosing more than just great prices and quality—you're supporting environmentally conscious printing. We partner exclusively with printers who meet rigorous sustainability standards, ensuring your projects are produced with minimal environmental impact.
Our partner facilities practice:
- Eco-friendly paper sourcing: Papers from responsibly managed forests that meet strict environmental standards
- Vegetable oil-based inks: A renewable alternative to petroleum-based inks for offset printing
- Responsible waste management: Recycling of aluminum printing plates and proper disposal of chemicals
- Pulp processed without harmful chlorine: Elementally Chlorine Free (ECF) processing for safer production
- Energy-efficient digital toner: Advanced eco-toner technology that fuses at lower temperatures, reducing energy consumption significantly
- Archival-quality pigment inks: Water-based pigment inks for wide-format printing that are fade-resistant and built to last
- Eco-friendly resin inks: Water-based ink formulations for signage and large-format applications with minimal environmental impact
Sustainable Paper Options
Paper is at the heart of what we do, and we're proud to offer a diverse selection that doesn't compromise the environment. Our line-up includes papers from responsibly managed forests, as well as specialty options that are:
- Recycled content
- Acid-free for longevity
- Carbon neutral production
- Processed without chlorine
- Certified by international forestry standards
Whatever your project requires—business cards, brochures, or packaging—we have eco-conscious paper options to match.
Vegetable Oil Inks: Better for Print, Better for the Planet
All offset printing through PrintNavi uses vegetable oil-based inks, a Japanese innovation that's become an industry standard. These inks are derived from soybean, linseed, palm, and other non-edible vegetable oils, making them a truly sustainable alternative to traditional petroleum inks.
The benefits extend beyond sustainability:
- More vibrant, rich colors
- Better color saturation with less pigment
- Renewable resource production
- Significantly reduced environmental impact
Since 2011, vegetable oil inks have been recognized by the Japan Printing Ink Makers Association as the eco-friendly choice. Today, the majority of Japanese printing companies use these sustainable inks, and PrintNavi is proud to be part of this movement.
Want to showcase your commitment?
You can include the Vegetable Oil Ink logo on your printed materials to demonstrate your eco-friendly choice. Download the logo here – feel free to incorporate it into your design to share your sustainability story.
Learn more at the Japan Printing Ink Makers Association (Japanese)
Why It Matters: The Impact of Traditional Inks
Conventional petroleum-based printing inks carry a heavy environmental cost. They require extraction of non-renewable resources and contain alcohol-based solvents that release Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) into the atmosphere, contributing to air pollution and posing health risks.
By choosing vegetable oil inks, we're helping reduce these impacts with every order.
Transparency Matters
We believe you deserve to know how your printing is produced. While PrintNavi operates as a streamlined online platform connecting you with quality printing, we maintain strict standards for our manufacturing partners. Our primary partner, demonstrates the kind of environmental leadership we require, from recycling initiatives to sustainable materials.
As we grow and potentially expand our network, we remain committed to vetting each partner for their environmental practices. Your trust matters to us, and we'll always be transparent about our capabilities and commitments.
Small Choices, Big Impact
Every business card, every brochure, every poster is a choice. By choosing PrintNavi, you're voting for sustainable practices in the printing industry. Together, we're working toward a future where quality and environmental responsibility aren't trade-offs, they're the standard.
