SUSTAINABILITY

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ETHICAL & SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION

CLEAN ENERGY

Striving to be Carbon Neutral, we produce 15 MW of clean energy / day through Solar and Wind energy. Our consumption is 10 MW / day and our surplus are diverted back into to the State government grid.

REUSABLE RESOURCES

We have a rain water harvest system which we utilize in drought periods. Our factory has a programme where they plant saplings in and around the community to contribute to the preservation of the ECO system.

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DONATION

1p from every bag that we sell helps fund a NGO in India to assist in their work to free woman and their children from being sex trafficked or sold into domestic servitude.

FABRIC MATERIAL IS RECYCLED, IT IS PRODUCED FROM PRE-CONSUMER WASTE GENERATED BY THE FACTORIES DURING CUTTING THAT IS THEN WOVEN BACK INTO FABRIC WITH MIXER OF RECYCLED POLYESTER FIBRE PRODUCED FROM PET BOTTLE SCRAPS, THE FINAL PRODUCT CONTAINS COTTON AND 30-40% RECYCLED POLYESTER.

  • FABRIC CUT WASTE IS TAKEN AND GRINDED TO FIBRE FORM.
  • ON BLOWROOM THIS FIBRE IS MIXED AND FEEDED TO THE CARDING MACHINE.
  • IN THE CARDING MACHINE THE FIBRE IS CONVERTED TO SLIVER FORM.
  • IN DRAWING MACHINE TO GET EVENNESS 8 CARDING SLIVER IS DRAFTED TO SINGLE SLIVER FORM.
  • SPINNING PROCESS WILL CONVERT DRAW FRAME SLIVER TO YARN FORM IN CONE.

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REDEFINING SCREEN PRINTING:
THE SURPRISING TRUTH ABOUT INKS AND SUSTAINABILITY

WELCOME TO THE FUTURE OF SCREEN PRINTING, WHERE OLD MYTHS ARE DEBUNKED, AND INNOVATIVE PRACTICES LEAD THE WAY. AT EASYPRINT T-SHIRTS LIMITED, WE’RE NOT JUST FOLLOWING TRENDS; WE’RE SETTING THEM.LET’S DIVE INTO A TOPIC THAT’S BUZZING IN OUR INDUSTRY: THE REAL SCOOP ON INKS AND THEIR IMPACT ON OUR PLANET.

1. The Ink That Makes You Think: Plastisol vs. Water-Based
• A Tale of Two Inks: It’s a story you thought you knew – water-based inks, the heroes of sustainability, and plastisol inks, the villains. But what if the roles are reversed in the modern screen printing saga?
• Plastic in Disguise: Here’s a twist – water-based inks aren’t as innocent as they seem. Did you know they contain plastics and other not-so-friendly chemicals? It’s a fact often shadowed by their ‘eco-friendly’ label.

2. The Carbon Footprint Conundrum: How We’re Breaking the Mould
• Energy Efficiency Revolution: Enter Rio plastisol inks. These aren’t your granddad’s inks. Modern technology has transformed them into energy- saving champions, cutting down curing energy by a staggering 25%.
• The Bigger Picture: While water-based inks might seem greener, their energy-hungry curing process tells another story, one of a larger carbon footprint.

3. Why Rio Plastisol Inks Are Stealing the Show
• The Eco Passport Advantage: Certified and safe, Rio inks meet global sustainability standards. We’re talking about inks that are as kind to the earth as they are vibrant on fabric.
• Durability Meets Eco-Friendliness: Superior quality, enduring vibrancy, and an eco-conscious heart – Rio inks tick all these boxes, challenging the outdated perceptions of plastisol inks.

4. Shattering Outdated Myths: A New Ink Narrative
• Beyond the Eco Label: The eco-friendliness of inks shouldn’t be a tale of outdated data. We’re here to tell you the full, updated story.
• Sustainability Meets Quality: Our allegiance to Rio inks is about embracing the future – where environmental responsibility doesn’t come at the expense of quality.

5. Join Us on This Groundbreaking Journey
• Informed Choices for a Greener Tomorrow: Armed with the latest facts, we invite you to rethink ink. It’s not just about choosing a supplier; it’s about making a statement for the planet.
• Setting New Industry Standards: At Easyprint, we’re not just keeping pace; we’re racing ahead, redefining what it means to be a leader in environmentally responsible screen printing.

As you stand at this crossroads of innovation and tradition in screen printing, Easyprint T-Shirts Limited offers you a path that leads to a greener, more vibrant future.
OUR CHOICE OF ADVANCE RIO PLASTISOL INKS IS MORE THAN A BUSINESS DECISION; IT’S A COMMITMENT TO OUR PLANET AND TO THE QUALITY WE DELIVER.
In an industry ripe for change, we’re not just participants; we’re pioneers. We invite you to be part of this exciting journey. Together, let’s set new standards, challenge old myths, and create a legacy of sustainability in screen printing.

WHAT MAKES EASYPRINT A “GREEN” PRINT SHOP?

It is misconstrued across the industry Water Base compared to Plastisol inks are more eco friendly.
WELL HERE IS WHY WE USE AND RECOMMEND PLASTISOL

  • Requires more energy for longer time frames to fully cure
  • Solvents used in WB inks that evaporate, leave pigmented binder compounds on the garments.
  • Curing time can only be reduced with environmentally harmful catalyst, which gives a limited shelf life, therefore generating more waste.
  • Often contains co-solvents such as formaldehyde and alcohols, putting printers at risk from evaporative fumes.
  • Have a lower yield than plastisol and therefore generate more wastage.
  • Water base inks are still made from plastic.
  • Less colour accuracy.
  • Less energy usage, reduced carbon footprint, & smaller curers for plastisol.
  • Complete recyclability with minimal waste.
  • No odour.
  • Less fabric degradation due to lower curing temperatures – less waste/ rejects for landfill.
  • Less ink usage with alternative print methods due to quality.
  • Considered 100% solids and consequently provide a virtually 100% yield.
  • Cured plastisol ink can be disposed as normal plastic.
  • Wilflex plastisol inks are certified ZDHC Level 3 with Eco-passport.

AT EASYPRINT WE PRINT WITH THE ENVIRONMENT IN MIND, THIS IS WHY WE WANT TO MINIMISE THE OVERALL IMPACT THAT OUR BAGS HAVE ON OUR ENVIRONMENT.

IF YOU HAVE OLD TOTE BAGS LYING AROUND & CATCHING DUST OR IN YOUR “BAG OF BAGS” YOU CAN ALWAYS DONATE THEM OR GET CREATIVE AND REUSE THEM. HERE YOU HAVE USEFUL INFORMATION ON WHAT TO DO WHEN YOUR SHOPPER IS ALL SHOPPED OUT.

CHARITY DONATION & RECYCLING

Textiles that are in a reasonable condition can be donated to charity shops in the following ways:

  • Take them to a local charity shop yourself. Charities like Oxfam, Save The Children, Barnado’s, Age Concern and Cancer Research have chains of high street shops.
  • Put them in a textiles bank provided by charities like Oxfam, The Salvation Army and Scope. You can find these at supermarkets
  • Many high street retailers such as Primark and M&S offer clothing donation banks in-store. These are sometimes called ‘bring back schemes’.
  • Fire Fighters Charity recycling textile banks. Find the one closest to you

REDUCE, REUSE & RECYCLE

REUSE / REPURPOSE

  • Textiles made solely of natural fibres (eg. cotton or wool) can be added to your compost. Cut them into small pieces, and add them gradually in your plant nursery.
  • You can also use them for planting young trees and other plants, like our friends from Brightly do in their How To video.
  • With the patchwork techinque, you can use patterned fabrics to make blankets for picnics, beach trips or emergencies.
  • Use them as storage around your home.
  • Use them as gift bags.
  • Use them to hold first aid kits.
  • Pass it on with Home to Home.