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UV+EB Cured Products Rated as “Easier to Recycle”


2022 4evergreen guidance states energy
curables for fiber board are recyclable (PDF)

AF&P Press release on UV/EB inks

UV+EB Cured Products Rated as “Easier to Recycle”


2022 4evergreen guidance states energy curables for fiber board are recyclable (PDF)

AF&P Press release on UV/EB inks

Our Commitment to Sustainability

The entire UV+EB industry is committed to providing sustainable solutions through

Energy Savings
Product Durability
Low VOC
Carbon Reduction
Composability
Recyclability
BioBased Materials

Reduced Manufacturing Footprint

Sustainability Committee

Partners & Resources

UV+EB LED and Sustainability

Improving Recyclability of Paperboard Packaging with Decorative Coatings

August 26, 2022

UV-LED curing – eco-friendly and energy-saving technology

May 31, 2021

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Energy Savings

Energy costs are soaring, and now more than ever it is important to find innovative solutions to help conserve energy. In almost all conventional methods where an oven is required for curing, UV and EB technology can reduce energy usage by 50% or more by eliminating the oven, replacing it with a curing lamp which uses less energy.

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Product Durabililty

UV and EB curable coatings, inks, and adhesives provide superior scratch-resistance, performance, weatherability, and durability. This means that a product created with UV+EB technology will also last longer, reducing the need to throw it away and replace it, extending the life of the product, while reducing waste.

Low VOC

Reductions of volatile organic compound (VOC) and greenhouse gas emissions go hand in hand with UV and EB technologies. UV and EB coatings, inks and adhesives typically contain little or no volatile solvents. Solvent emissions (VOCs) may become tropospheric (ground-level) ozone precursors, estimated by the EPA as the third largest contributor to climate change. Moreover, attempts to eliminate VOCs by incineration may generate greenhouse gasses from the combustion of the fuel used by the devices.

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Carbon Reduction

Carbon Reduction is the number one measure to help combat climate change. By eliminating both the use of natural gas and the oxidation of a solvent, UV and EB can reduce a facility’s Scope 1 carbon footprint. Another major area in which UV and EB can reduce a carbon footprint is by reducing the use of electricity contributing to Scope 2 emissions. We plan to capture more data on this topic to truly highlight the benefits of UV and EB technologies.

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Composability

One of the main focuses of sustainability is circularity. The RadTech sustainability committee is actively working with certifying and testing facilities to determine whether UV and EB technology are not only compatible with the composting process but also complementary.

Recyclability

Plastic pollution continues to affect our water, land and even our bodies. Now more than ever capturing and reusing plastics is critical to global sustainability efforts. RadTech has committed to two separate recyclability studies focusing specifically on plastics. One working with academia and the other working with a private lab recognized by the APR. We hope to have a holistic picture of next steps for ensuring easy or recyclability at all levels of infrastructure. There are also a number of initiatives that have already addressed the recyclability of UV+EB materials.

BioBased Materials

UV and EB raw materials and formulated products can be made using bio-based materials to reduce the carbon footprint of a product and add to the overall sustainability and circularity of your manufacturing process. Banana leaves, soy, and other bio-based materials have been used as the building blocks of UV and EB formulations and more materials are being developed.

Reduced Manufacturing Footprint

If your existing finishing line is the size of a football field, using UV+EB technology can help reduce it to a fraction of the footprint by replacing ovens and other carbon producing technologies that take up space and time.