Lake Printing

In a day and age where many are trying to make an impact on the earth through their daily habits, Lake Printing is no different.  Printing is a practice that is used in almost every office space all over the world, and it involves electricity, ink, and paper. All of these can make a huge impact on the planet, and that's why Lake Printing has become a Green Certified Printer . We care about protecting this planet, but we also realize that you need professional print products just as much as ever, so we've found a great compromise.  Have you ever wondered why green print processes matter and make a difference?  Here are a few reasons why we believe in green printing, and how our shop protects the earth one sheet of paper at a time. Why Green Printing Matters Reducing Your Carbon Footprint Doesn’t Mean Reduction in Quality: Quite often, going green is equated with a higher price on products or a lower quality product overall.  That’s not how it has to be!...

In a day and age where many are trying to make an impact on the earth through their daily living habits -  Lake Printing  is no different. We have changed the way we work in the past few years, so that we are using products can be recycled and conserving on products that can't. Have you ever wondered why green print processes matter and make a difference? Here are a few really good reasons: You Aren't Just Reducing Your Carbon Footprint While many individuals choose to go green for the sake of reducing the impact they leave on the earth, in the past it also came with a price to pay. Either it was literally a higher price, or you weren't getting as high of quality in your product - that's not how it is any more! When you choose to go with recycled paper or soy ink, you are actually getting a very high quality product that matches if not exceeds the former, while still making a great impact. It's Not Just About the Earth While we do gain a sense of satis...

Printing is a practice that is used in almost every office space all over the world, and it involves electricity, ink, and paper. All of these can make a huge impact on the planet, and that's why Lake Printing has become a  Green Certified Printer . We care about protecting this planet, but we also realize that you need professional print products just as much as ever, so we've found a great compromise. Here are a few reasons why we believe in green printing, and how our shop protects the earth one sheet of paper at a time. It's in the Ink At Lake Printing we use green printing practices from beginning to end, so it's no surprise that even our ink is eco-friendly. We use soy ink instead of petroleum based ink not just because it's better for the earth, but it can also produce brighter, more vibrant colors. This means that the end result is safe for the earth and visually appealing. It can also be more cost effective than other oil-based inks. Recycling T...

The average office worker uses 1.5 lbs. of paper per day, which equals roughly 360 lbs. per year. If you multiply that by the amount of people in your office, you'll see why green printing is so important. The use of paper isn't the problem, but it's how we create and print on the paper that makes the difference.  Lake Printing 's mission is to be a premier FSC/SFI certified graphics, print, and promotional products provider in the markets we serve. There are many ways we can help you create print products that are beautiful while protecting the environment. We strive to work with companies that harvest trees in an environmentally conscience way and our printing processes also help our planet. Our Green Certifications FSC Certification The  Forest Stewardship Council  (FSC) is an independent, non-profit organization. Its mission is to promote responsible management of the world's forests. FSC has developed strict standards for responsible fores...

Part of making a great impression with your print projects is knowing what print solutions to use to make it stand out. The best thing that you can do to really boost the visual effect of your print is have it coated. Lake Printing offers two great print coating options for you to choose from when designing your marketing material at the Lake of the Ozarks . While both are environmentally friendly, and will make your product look sleek and stunning, there are some important differences to be aware of. Take a look at the two coating options Lake Printing offers to see which would best work for your printing project: UV Coating or Aqueous Coating - Which Is Best For Your Print Project? What is UV Coating? UV (ultra violet) coating is a very shiny, glossy liquid coating that is used to cover print market products such as business cards, postcards, and catalogs to give it a rich, glossy, and dramatic look. UV coating is accomplished by applying the liquid coating to paper and ...

At Lake Printing, we know that our line of work can have repercussions to the earth if not approached correctly. That's why we make green printing and eco-friendly practices a priority in our shop! At Lake Printing Company is proud to announce that we are FSC and SFI certified, meaning we are able to offer you a paper that has been certified to be kinder to the environment. Here are a few ways we utilize safe practices in the office to make sure that the environment is protected. What is LAKE PRINTING doing to support sustainable printing practices? Using soy ink instead of petroleum based ink. Using alcohol-free press solutions. Recycling all wastepaper, cardboard, used printing plates, solvents, and used toner cartridges. Using recycled paper whenever possible. Creating printing plates with computer-to-plate technology. Using washable shop towels in production area instead of disposable. Sending customer proofs as PDF format via email whenever possible. Re-usin...

The average office worker uses 1.5 lbs. of paper per day, which could equal 360 lbs. per year. If you multiply that by the amount of people in your office, you'll see why green printing is so important. The use of paper isn't the problem, but it's how we create and print on the paper that makes the difference. Lake Printing 's mission is to be a premier FSC/SFI certified graphics, print, and promotional products provider in the markets we serve. There are many ways we can help you create print products that are beautiful while protecting the environment. We strive to work with companies that harvest trees in an environmentally conscience way and our printing processes also help our planet. Our Green Certifications FSC Certification The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is an independent, non-profit organization. Its mission is to promote responsible management of the world's forests. FSC has developed strict standards for responsible forest managem...