UPB operates direct to plate, eliminating caustic chemicals utilized in film production.Eliminating developer and fix in the film production reduced our waste to zero in that area. Not only do we get high quality plates, but our make-ready on press is greatly reduced. UPB has installed an “Ecoclean Sysyem” that recycles 90% of our low VOC press wash. We have gone from 6 barrels a month in press wash to one barrel a month. The inks we use are low VOC and with high color pigments to reduce the ink film thickness needed for high quality printing.

At UPB, internal recycling is almost 100%. We recycle all of our box cuttings using our bailing machine that allows us to segregate our waste. Instead of using blow pipes like many in our industry, we separate waste for the highest value and best use as feed for recycled paperboard. In addition, we are not removing heated or cooled air out of the building with blowpipes. Even out stripped foil is bailed and sold to recyclers