Enhancing compostable packaging

HP commented on the growing demand for more sustainable and compostable packaging:

Composting and sustainability are growing issues within the packaging industry. In recent years, these issues have skyrocketed in severity. Ordering goods online and having them arrive in perfect condition on our doorstep has become expected – and as this trend has accelerated during the pandemic, so too has the amount of packaging needed to facilitate modern commerce. HP, as a leading manufacturer of labels and packaging solutions, has presented several alternatives that amidst this escalating demand for packaging will enable print service providers to offer sustainable and compostable packaging options to their customers. Selected HP Indigo inks are certified as additives for compostable packaging at home and in industrial use, allowing converters and brands to print smaller quantities while helping to reduce inventory waste and improve their overall environmental impact. The inks were certified by TUV Austria according to leading EU standards which involved a series of pass/fail tests based on various criteria, such as plant toxicity and low levels of heavy metals including zinc, copper, nickel, cadmium, and mercury.

“ Selected HP Indigo inks are certified as additives for compostable packaging ”