Sustainability at EuroserPOD
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Traditional vs. Digital – Quantified Impact
Digital printing significantly reduces water, energy, and chemical load versus rotary processes. On-demand production further cuts stock and waste risk.
Water: 60–97% savings.
Energy: 40–75% savings.
CO₂: Generally lower for digital.
Ink: Far less waste and chemical load.
On-demand production cuts stock-driven waste and reduces the risk of products being scrapped.
| Metric | Digital printing (approx / 1 m²) | Traditional (rotary/wash/dip) (approx / 1 m²) | Typical difference / Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water consumption | ~2 – 5 L | ~50 – 100 L | Digital typically reports 60–97% water savings; some sources cite a “6× less water” advantage (differences come from volume/composition accounting). Reported by FESPA. |
| Energy (electric equivalent) | ~0.5 – 1.0 kWh | ~3 – 5 kWh | Lower drying/heating and hot-water needs reduce energy in digital; sources report ~40–75% reductions. Regional equipment and process steps vary. Reported by FESPA. |
| CO₂ (operational, est.) | ~0.1 – 0.6 kg CO₂e / m² | ~0.5 – 2.0 kg CO₂e / m² | Highly variable — energy mix (gas/electric) and process steps drive CO₂. LCAs commonly find digital to be lower. See Textile World. |
| Ink / dye consumption | ~6 – 15 cc / m | ~35 – 60 cc / m | Digital uses less ink/media; with water-based dispersions, total water content also falls. Source: FESPA. |
| Wastewater / chem. load | Very low — often minimal | High (dirty water, dye residues) | Fewer or no washing steps in digital reduce BOD/COD and chemical load. See VTT. |
| Production footprint & equipment | Smaller footprint (compact setups) | Larger facilities/extra lines (wash, dry, rotary) | Digital machines are more compact; enables smaller/regional production. Source: FESPA. |
| Inventory & on-demand production | ~0 (on-demand) | High (higher MOQs, stock risk) | On-demand production reduces stock-driven waste and lowers the risk of products being scrapped. See SPGPrints Blog. |
Figures reflect typical ranges; actuals vary with equipment, region, and process settings.
Recycled & Eco-Friendly Materials
EuroserPOD PVC mats use backing made from recycled PET bottles—cutting virgin plastic demand and supporting circular material flows without compromising durability.
- Recycled content
- Durable long-life use
- Recyclable or recoverable packaging (where facilities exist)
Scale Sustainably with EuroserPOD
Scale your collection with lower footprint SKUs. Our digital workflows and recycled-content options help brands hit sustainability targets at competitive costs.