BIODEGRADABLE INKS
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Inks have three basic components, varnish, oil and
pigment. The pigment provides the actual colour, the oil allows smooth
application of the colour and the varnish gives the final glossy finish.
The varnish also protects the pigment from being rubbed away too easily or
becoming cracked and damaged. |
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Modern biodegradable inks are based on vegetable oils
such as Soya oil, sunseed oil or rapeseed oil. These are naturally
biodegradable. |
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Advantages of biodegradable inks
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Many modern CD ROM cases and DVD cases are manufactured with the environment in mind. Recycled materials are used where possible and other materials are purchased through sustainable suppliers. This also applies to products such as greetings cards. |
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Research the following inks:
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