10 Ways Catalogers Can Help Save the Planet

5. Get your vegetables. Specifying soya- and agri-based inks can significantly lower volatile organic compound emissions. The percentage of vegetable oil in the ink depends on the printing process. Use only aqueous coatings.

6. Choose paper wisely. This involves more than specifying your paper’s recycled content. Consider weight and dimensional issues, as well as evaluating papers made from fiber under a recognized, sustainable forest management system along with chain of custody certified printers.