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Zero waste printers
Do you want to work with tools that are kinder to the environment? At New Zealand Couriers, we are always looking for ways to lessen our impact on the planet. That is why we are excited to announce the trial of a new, environmentally friendly printer within our customer AsureQuality’s operations. This printer uses different materials and emits lower levels of pollutants compared to traditional printers. We believe it’s a great step forward for businesses that want to be more environmentally conscious.
Our current backing paper
If you’re already using our roll labels for thermal printers, then you’re likely already using a sustainable option. An added benefit of our labels is that the current backing paper is comprised of glassine, a recyclable and biodegradable material.
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Our glassine paper is made of FSC-certified wood pulp, meaning the trees they are sourced from are grown in an environmentally responsible way. These materials are subjected to high heat and pressure to form a durable paper-like material that is flexible yet strong.
However, when we look at the recycling statistics for Kiwis, it’s evident that our recycling rate is low. On average, we only recycle and compost one-third of the materials on the curbside; everything else is sent to landfills. To help reduce waste generation even further, New Zealand Couriers has introduced the new SATO CT4-LX linerless thermal printer. The SATO CT4-LX generates self-adhesive labels, meaning no backing paper is required. This in turn, means less time and resource required to recycle, as there is no waste generated!
Environmental benefits of the printer
The latest generation of printers have been designed especially with the environment in mind. One of the most significant advances is the ability to print without the need for backing paper. This means that less paper is used overall, and there is no need to recycle or dispose of used backing paper. These printers can help your business to reduce its carbon footprint and can save you quite a bit on printing costs.
About the printer – SATO CT4-LX linerless thermal printer
The SATO CT4-LX linerless thermal printer is a space-saving, intelligent label printer that can be used in any work setting. The printer has been designed to be easy for operators of varying skill level to use across many sectors and geographic regions. With this revolution of printers, you can now eco-consciously generate labels with no backing paper!
- Print Speed: 4ips (101mm/s)
- Print Resolution: 203 dpi – 305dpi
- Operating System: Windows and Mac
- Best for: Offices who want to improve/increase their sustainable efforts
The SATO CT4-LX linerless thermal printer is dual-purposed with both USB and Ethernet ports, allowing it to be adapted for future changes in Windows or Mac systems.
AsureQuality partnering for trial
AsureQuality has partnered with New Zealand Couriers to trial our new waste-reducing printer. AsureQuality is the first to trial the printer and will be instrumental in providing feedback on the amount of waste reduction. We’re hopeful that this new printer will contribute to a significant reduction in New Zealand’s shipping-related waste.
We are incredibly excited to partner with AsureQuality on this trial of the new SATO printer. AsureQuality has the purpose of helping Aotearoa shape a better food world and offers the broadest range of food assurance services in New Zealand, so are well positioned to provide feedback on how a zero-waste printing solution can help businesses reduce their environmental impact.
One of New Zealand Couriers’ goals is to help make sustainability and responsible business practices more accessible to all, and we believe this is a big step in the right direction. So if you’re looking for an easy, low-effort way to reduce your environmental footprint, look no further than our SATO CT4-LX linerless thermal printer!
Export Administrator Emily Mathews continues this message:
“At AsureQuality ‘Sustainable for Aotearoa’ is a key strategy that is ingrained at every level of our business. We have set a target to reduce our weight of waste going to landfill by 25% by 2025. New Zealand Couriers are our logistics partner – by supplying us ticket printers that operate without backing paper waste, New Zealand Couriers have helped us take another step towards our 25% reduction goal. Working in co-operation with the crew at New Zealand Couriers allows us to be one of the first businesses in New Zealand to utilise this zero-waste technology… Thank you New Zealand Couriers!”.
We’re looking forward to our continuing partnership with AsureQuality as they work to reduce their waste footprint and make a positive impact on the environment.
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What next?
As we are still trialling this product with AsureQuality, we will continue to keep you up-to-date on what we learn about reducing waste and improving sustainability in our business practices. Whether you’re specifically looking for a printer to help reduce your environmental impact or simply need a printing solution for your office, the SATO CT4-LX linerless thermal printer is the product for you.
Read more about our other sustainability efforts on our sustainability page.
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