Unexpected packaging impact of Iran excursion

[gordo]

The end of four color printing;

Snack giant Calbee switches to black and white packaging as Iran war hits ink supplies

The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz has severely disrupted global supplies of energy and petrochemicals.

www.bbc.com

 

[smalloffsetpressexperts]

I thought the idea of digital printing was a way to rid ourselves of Petro Chemicals. All ink soy based etc,etc. Save energy also

 

[gordo]

I thought the idea of digital printing was a way to rid ourselves of Petro Chemicals. All ink soy based etc,etc. Save energy also

Arguably for short runs digital is likely environmentally less odious than lithography - but for long runs, as with packaging, lithography is less environmentally impactful.

 

[SlaveToTheMan]

Non-Paywall article courtesy of The Guardian.

 

[MailGuru]

Wasn't the Strait open BEFORE we went in?

Japan and World: Anything else you need us to handle, please don't hesitate to ask.

 

[namelessentity]

Wasn't the Strait open BEFORE we went in?

Japan and World: Anything else you need us to handle, please don't hesitate to ask.

They're gonna reopen the Strait though, and then the gas will flow like never before! Chocolate rations were also increased to 20g! Thank Big Brother!