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Given the prevalence of OCC in packaging, the certifi- cation is important to ensure that corrugated packaging is safely recycled. According to the American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA), on average, a corrugated box con- tains roughly 50 percent recycled fiber. Around 51 percent of OCC is used to make new corrugated board, with 11.5 percent used for boxboard materials, such as cereal box-
recycled up to seven times, and that reuse of resources is a strong example of how corrugators and packaging con- verters can contribute to the circular economy. “Sustainability is a key component of EFI’s R&D efforts, and this additional certification speaks to the growing op- portunities the packaging industry has to adopt efficient, greener practices with corrugated board,” said Evandro Matteucci, Vice President and General Manager for EFI’s Packaging and Building Materials businesses. “The indus- try is already producing approximately five corrugated boxes per second worldwide using EFI Nozomi C18000 printers. With this new certification, Nozomi customers can be comfortable adding white ink to create premium boxes without worrying about a negative impact on recyclability.” Using EFI Nozomi white ink underneath process-color inks on corrugated boxes extends the color gamut Nozomi users can achieve and gives them the ability to accurately represent their clients’ brand colors on brown kraft board. The white ink also allows for accurate printing of photo- graphic images, including vivid designs, while maintaining the eco-friendly look of the brown board surface. Plus, Nozomi users can achieve a higher-value appearance for many jobs using white ink as a base under color designs, as it transforms the matte appearance of CMYK inks on uncoated boards into a highly attractive gloss. EFI UV LED low-odor inks are also GREENGUARD cer- tified. They contain no hazardous volatile organic com- pounds and do not require vapor recovery.
es. An average of 92.3 percent of old corrugated contain- ers are recycled according to AF&PA data, amounting to more than 32,000 tons worldwide. In fact, corrugated reaches higher sustainably levels than other packaging options. Most corrugated fibers are EFI Nozomi white UV LED ink – which allows for an eco-friend- ly look when used on its own and enables vibrant color images on brown board – has received the WMU Recycling, Paper and Coating Pilot Plant’s OCC Certification for recyclability.”
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