We are proud to share our long-standing commitment to sustainable development and recyclability.
In 2004, we invested in a solvent recycling facility, marking the beginning of our eco-responsible approach. Our printing machines emit VOCs (volatile organic componants) into the air during the printing process. These emissions are captured and treated by a VOC recovery unit.
Every month, 6 million cubic metres of air are treated, recovering 25 tonnes of pure ethyl acetate which is reused in our printing process. The residues from this treatment are incinerated in a boiler, reducing our gas consumption by 50 MWh per month, or 6%.
By 2022, thanks to regular investment, we have managed to reduce the consumption of this facility by 22%, or 270 MWh, which is equivalent to a reduction of 47 tonnes of CO2 equivalent.
This facility illustrates our commitment to minimising our environmental footprint by promoting a quasi-closed circuit for the use of ethyl acetate.