Environment
Certification for the Austrian Ecolabel
We have been tested in accordance with the Austrian Ecolabel, guidelines “UZ 24 Druckerzeugnisse” (UZ 24 printed products) and certified with the registration number UW 855. You can find a detailed overview of the options for print finishing under the Austrian Ecolabel here:
Info sheet “Ecolabel and finishing” (PDF)
Purchase of 100% green electricity from renewable energy sources
We purchase 100% green electricity from renewable energy sources. Our guarantees of origin are 100% from Austria, so we do not “wash our hands” by simply purchasing foreign certificates. Depending on the time of year, around 60% of our electricity is generated from hydropower, 20% from wind power, 10% from biomass and the rest from solar energy and biogas. Our environmental report on print finishing answers the most frequently asked questions in this area.
Photovoltaic system for the generation of sustainable electricity
We operate a photovoltaic system on those roof areas that are not covered with vegetation. The sustainably generated electricity covers part of our electricity requirements.
In addition to animal suffering, the use of animal-based raw materials is also increasingly seen as having a negative impact on the environment, for example in terms of feed procurement. In response to popular demand, we have therefore decided to check our most popular print finishes for their suitability as vegan:
These vegan print finishes are available from us:
- Film lamination (film & adhesive) simsa Matt Standard
- Film lamination (film & adhesive) simsa Matt Scratch-resistant
- Film lamination (film & adhesive) simsa Matt Softtouch
- Film lamination (film & adhesive) simsa fine linen
- Film lamination (film & adhesive) simsa silver glossy
- Film lamination (film & adhesive) simsa silver matt scratch-resistant
- Hot foil stamping simsa Gold Standard glossy (color 220)
- Hot foil stamping simsa silver standard glossy
- Hot foil stamping simsa Colored metallic on coated paper
- simsa UV varnish glossy in screen printing quality
- simsa UV relief varnish glossy in screen printing quality
Please note:
It is easy to assume that printed materials are “vegan” at first glance. However, there is a lack of scientific certainty here. The above list is based on thorough checks and reassurance with the suppliers of our raw materials. This is the only way you can be sure that you are actually getting vegan print finishes!
Building technology
- Vegetative green roof over our production
- Recovery of exhaust air heat for preheating the supply air
- Massive planting with deciduous trees for natural shade in summer. Many customers drive past us on their first visit because, despite the city, they can’t see the company for the forest 😉
Production technology
- Recovery of process waste heat via heat exchanger
- Reduced water requirement due to high-pressure development of printing forms
- Frequency-controlled compressed air generation instead of “0 or 100” system with high start-up current
- Biodegradable solvents in our screen washing system for screen printing forms
Materials
- Range of Biofoil laminating films based on renewable raw materials
- Increasing the service life of printed products with protective coatings
Waste
- High-grade recycling (paper, plastic, metals, glass & wood)
- The maxim “prevention before reduction before recycling before safe disposal” applies to waste.
