Mimaki USA announced new paper-based ink cartridge packaging, the latest initiative in Mimaki Engineering’s (Nagano, Japan) sustainability program. This new packaging replaces plastic housing for ink cartridges and is intended to reduce plastic waste and CO2 emissions. This project continues Mimaki Engineering’s progress towards its Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) and provides customers with a more earth-friendly alternative that helps eliminate plastic usage from ink cartridge products.
The paper housing is used in SS21 eco-solvent 440ml ink cartridges for Mimaki CJV Series and JV Series eco-solvent graphic printers. By replacing the previous plastic cartridge material with paper, the company has reduced the amount of plastic used per cartridge. Mimaki Engineering established an in-house standard for plastic reduction rate and has achieved a reduction rate of 68% for the SS21 ink cartridge. This is expected to reduce the amount of plastic used by approximately 44 tons per year and CO2 emissions from the plastic manufacturing process by approximately 57 tons per year. Furthermore, paper ink cartridges are lighter than conventional plastic, which is expected to reduce CO2 emissions from worldwide transportation[1] by approximately eight tons per year, thereby contributing to a decarbonized society.
In addition, this ink cartridge was awarded the Industrial Packaging Category Award in the 2023 Japan Packaging Contest last year under the theme “From Design to Logistics.” This product was recognized by the Japan Packaging Institute for packaging that responds to resource and labor-saving concerns while reducing capacity, weight, and cost.
About Mimaki USA
Mimaki is an innovator and pioneer in the development of digital printing and cutting products worldwide. The company engineers and manufactures a complete line of digital printers and cutters and offers a total workflow solution for the many applications found in the Sign & Graphics, Textile & Apparel, Industrial Printing, and 3D markets. In 2024, Mimaki USA celebrates 25 years of service to print service providers in the Americas. It is an operating entity of Mimaki Engineering of Japan.
