
Sustainable Printing
Chromatic Labels strives for sustainable printing operations by maximizing its eco-efficiency. Eco-efficiency is: 1) the reduction of resource consumption such as energy, raw material and water and; 2) the improvement of quality of products, services and work efficiency while minimizing the natural environmental impact.

We achieve our Sustainable Printing Operations by:
1) Offering our customers extensive up-to-date options for eco-friendly products and materials;
2) Use of UV curable inks;
3) Lean manufacturing practices;
4) A modern energy efficient facility; and
5) Company run following green manufacturing practices.
Chromatic offers eco-friendly paper and film options for both labels and flexible packaging.
Available options include:
100% Post-Consumer Waste Materials – various substrates constructed of 100% Post-Consumer Waste Materials
NatureFlex clear and white film- Manufactured from wood‐pulp sourced from managed plantations. Resistant to greases, oil & fats and has good gloss and transparency. Static‐free for high machine performance.
EarthFirst PLA- An environmentally friendly clear file made from 100% annually renewable resource corn. This product features high gloss, optimum clarity and transparency. 2 mil EarthFirst PLA is a breathable film, with great fiber tear, excellent optical properties, and outstanding twist retention.
Recyclable- Manufactured from wood‐pulp sourced from managed plantations. Resistant to grease
U.V. curable inks are:
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100% solids and cure to an inert film.
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100% solvent‐free, and do not result in the emission of volatile organic compounds (VOCs).
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Compliant with SCAQMD Rule 1130.
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Do not contain hazardous air pollutants (HAPS).
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Provide higher coverage at low usage rates.
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Require lower energy requirement to cure.
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Inert and do not re‐solubulize after cure.
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Free of antifungals or antimicrobial additives.
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Free of heavy metals.
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Consistently printed with very low scrap rates.
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Printed at high speeds for optimum energy efficiency.
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Made without any raw materials or products containing known allergens or substances of environmental concern.
Lean manufacturing practices
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Just in Time manufacturing
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Lean staff
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Regular meetings to evaluate practices and responsibilities relating to increasing efficiencies
Facility was built in 2007 pursuant to heightened energy efficiency requirements.
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Highly efficient lighting in offices and plant
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Minimal furnishings
Green manufacturing practices
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On‐Site employee recycling program
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Reduced use of discardable eating utensils and plates
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Increased use of electronic communication to reduce shipping, mailing, and other paper use
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Recyclable Flexible Packaging Material Structures
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Compostable Flexible Packaging Material Structures