United States
         Environmental Protection Agency
                          EPA744-F-96-021
                          March 1997
         Prevention, Pesticides andToxic Substances (7406)	


&EPA  SCREEN PRINTING PROJECT

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                               he Design for the Environment
(DfE) Screen Printing Project is a voluntary effort between representatives
of the screen printing industry and the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency.  The goal of the Project is to provide screen printers with
information that can help  them design  an operation that is more
environmentally sound, safer  for workers, and more cost effective.  The
Project focused primarily on the process of screen reclamation and evaluated
several different reclamation systems.   Information was gathered on the
performance, cost, and health and environmental risk tradeoffs of the
components of each screen reclamation  system (ink removers, emulsion
removers, and haze removers). The partners of the Project provide this
information to help printers  make more informed decisions about the
products they use in their shops.
       Partners in the Design for the Emironment (DfE) Screen Printing Project:
       the Screenprinting and Graphic Imaging Association International (SGLA),
       the Screen Printing Technical Foundation (SPTF), individual screen printers,
       manufacturers and suppliers of screen reclamation products, the University of
       Tennessee Center for Clean Products and Clean Technologies, and the U.S.
       Environmental Protection Agency.

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DfE Screen Printing Project Fact Sheet:
Designing Solutions for Screen Printers
       This introduction to the DfE Screen Printing Project provides a
       brief history of how and why the Project was started. It also
       provides an overview of the three main Project areas: technical
       studies, implementation, and outreach.
           EPA 744-F-95-003, 2 pages, September 1995
       . *»* Ltf version en espafiol se enciientra en las pdginas 6-7

Cleaner Technologies Substitutes  Assessment (CTSA):
Screen Reclamation
       The CTSA is the full technical report of the Screen Printing
       Project. It contains the detailed results of the performance
       demonstrations, cost analyses, lab tests, and risk characterizations
       of each of the screen reclamation systems that was tested. It also
       discusses the Project background, and presents the methodology
       used for testing the systems in each of the above categories.
           EPA 744-K-94-005, 680 pages, September 1994

Designing Solutions for Screen Printers:
An Evaluation of Screen Reclamation  Systems
       Recognizing that not all printers have the time to read the larger,
       more detailed CTSA, this booklet highlights the basic information
       about each screen reclamation system. This includes chemical
       composition, performance in a print shop or testing  facility, cost,
       occupational risk/exposure, regulatory concerns, ecological risks,
       general population health risks, and safety issues.
                          52 pa^t-s, Scptcmhr 1996
 DfE Screen Printing Project Case Study #1:  Reducing the
 Use of Reclamation Chemicals in Screen Printing
       This case study presents the experience of one company that
       carefully examined its entire screen reclamation process and
       discovered several ways to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
       See how the company improved its process by recycling
       reclamation products, modifying application techniques, and    ;
       switching to less toxic screen cleaning products.
           /;/:>. j 744-l~:93-015, 4 pases, October 1995
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 DfE Screen Printing Project Case Study #2:
 Changing Equipment and Reducing Solvent Use in
 Screen Reclamation
       Driven by concerns for worker health, this company wanted to
       reduce its use of solvents. By changing to a high-pressure water
       system, the company eliminated the need for an ink-removing
       chemical. A less-toxic emulsion remover and a waste filtration
       system completed the improvements, which made the shop safer
       for workers and the environment, as well as more cost effective.
           EPA  744-F-96-011, 4 pages, September 1996
        *»* La version en espaiiol' se enemafra en las pagmas 6-7

 DfE Screen Printing Project Case Study #3: Innovations in
 Adhesives, Screen Cleaning and Screen Reclamation
       Taking actions to improve product quality allowed this company to
       improve its environmental performance and save money. Steps the
       company took included incorporating more precision into adhesive
       application, ink removal, and emulsion removal. Each of these
       actions is discussed.
           EPA  ^44-F-96-012, 4 pages, Septemhr 1996
       V  Lei version en espaiiol se eiiciientra e/i las pagmas 6-7

 DfE Screen Printing Project Bulletin #1:
Technology Alternatives for Screen Reclamation
       This bulletin describes three alternative screen reclamation
       technologies—high-pressure screen washing, automatic screen
       washing, and spraying with sodium bicarbonate (baking soda).  All
       three technologies are discussed, along with their health and
       environmental risks, performance differences, and costs.
           l:PA ~42-l:-95-008, 4 pt(Sfs, Jn/y 1996
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DfE Screen Printing Project Bulletin #2: Smarter, Safer
Screen Reclamation—Alternative System  Epsilon
       This bulletin highlights one of the alternative screen reclamation
       systems tested in the Screen Printing Project. The Epsilon System
       includes an ink remover, emulsion remover, and haze remover.  All
       three components are discussed, and the entire  system is evaluated
       for its performance, health and environmental risks, and costs.
           ILPA 742-l:-95-009, 4 pases, July 1996
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DfE Screen Printing Project Bulletin #3:
Work Practice Alternatives for Screen Reclamation
       Any print shop can benefit from simple workplace practices that
       reduce its" "costs and improve its environmental performance. This
       bulletin discusses how to perform a step-by-step evaluation of a
       shop to find where such opportunities exist.  The practices that are
       discussed include process improvements, inventory control, and
       waste management.
           EPA 742-F-95-OW, 4 pages, July 1996
        «J*  l^a version en espaiwlsi enatentra en las paginas 6-7

DfE Screen Printing Project Bulletin #4; Smarter, Safer
Screen Reclamation—Alternative System Chi
       This bulletin highlights another alternative screen reclamation
       system tested in the Screen Printing Project.  The Chi System
       includes an ink remover, emulsion remover, and haze remover. All
       three components are discussed, and the entire system is evaluated
       for its performance, health and environmental risks, and cost.
           EPA 742-F-95-011,4 pages, July 1996
        ***  IM version en espanol se enatentra en las paginas 6-7

Printing Industry and Use Cluster  Profile
       This resource provides an in-depth profile of the United States
       printing industry. Demographic information is given  for the entire
       'industry, as well as for the specific sectors: Screen Printing,
       Lithography, Gravure, Flexography, and Letterpress.  The Profile
       also presents detailed  information about the processes and
       technological  trends involved in each sector.
           L:l\[-44-R-94-OQ3,  183 pays, June 1994

Federal Environmental  Regulations Potentially Affecting
the Commercial Printing Industry
       This helpful report summarizes the requirements of  Federal laws
       that apply to the commercial printing industry, such as the Clean
       Air Act; the Clean Water Act; the Resource Conservation arid
       Recovery Act; the Comprehensive Environmental Response,
       Compensation and Liability Act (Superfund); the Community
       Right-to-Know Act; and the Toxic Substances Control Act.
           EPA 744-B-94-001,  71 pages, March 1994

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Summary of Focus Group Discussions with Screen
Printers and Lithographers for the Design for the
Environment Printing Project
       EPA conducted 'eight focus groups with screen printers and
       lithographers to discuss the DfE Screen Printing and Lithography
       Projects. This report presents the focus group methodology and
       summarizes the meetings. Sources of environmental information
       that may be most useful to printers are also listed.
          EPA 742-R-94-004, 89 pags, June 1994

Saving  Money, Reducing Waste—A Short Course in
Pollution Prevention for Screen Printers
       This short, entertaining video shows screen printers simple,
       effective ways to improve efficiency, prevent pollution, minimize
       waste, and reduce costs in their shops.  Topics include improved
       inventory control procedures, reduced chemical use, work practice
       changes, and employee training. A.vailable from SGIA only.
       15 winutes.
          Cost: S25.00 for SGL-l members and nprenunent entities; S35.00 for
          non-SCL-1 members

Pollution Prevention at Action Graphics, Inc.
       This video focuses on one printer's efforts to prevent pollution and
       reduce risks to workers. Specifically, the video shows how the
       company eliminated the need for an ink remover in the screen
       cleaning process, and greatly reduced its use of other solvents.
          l:R-\ 744-1 '-96-001, r minutes

Environmental Cost Accounting and  Capital Budgeting:
Videotape Seminar and Handouts
       This video seminar discusses the elements of environmental
       accounting and of Total Cost Assessment (TCA), a methodology
       for the comprehensive financial assessment of environmental
       projects. Actual applications of TCA are also discussed.
          /;/M 744-B-96-001, 245 minutes {pins 134 pays of handouts), July (995

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Environmental Cost Accounting and Capital Budgeting for
Small to Midsized Manufacturers:
Videotape Seminar and Handouts
       This video seminar discusses the connection between
       environmental cost accounting and investment decision-making. It
       introduces Total Cost Assessment (TCA), an approach to capital
       budgeting for environmental projects that improves on more
       conventional cost accounting practices, and features company case
       studies that show how firms have benefited from taking a TCA
       approach.
           EPA 744-B-96-002, 165 minutes {plus 7S pages of handouts), December 1995

P2/FINANCE for Screen Printers:
Total Cost Assessment Software Program
       This is a user-friendly, menu-driven software tool for screen
       printers. It is designed to help printers determine when it makes
       economic sense to switch to a less toxic chemical, add a new press
       or dryer, increase ventilation, or invest in pollution prevention
       technologies. Available from SGL4 only.
           Cost: S25.00 for SGL-l members and gircrnment entities; S50.00 for
           noii-SCl.-l members.

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  ublicaciones en espanol
Hoja de Informacion del Proyecto de Impresion de Serigraffa del
DfE: Diseno de Soluciones para la Impresion de Serigraffa
        Esta introduccion al Proyecto dc Impresion de Serigraffa del Dffi provee
        una breve historia sobre como y por que comenzo el proyecto.  Tambien
        provee un resumen de las tres areas principales del proyecto: estudios
        tecnicos, implementacion, y alcance.
           ER-l 744-^-9 5-00 3a, 2 pdgiins. stptu>ubn dc 1995

Caso de Estudio #1 del Proyecto de Impresion de Serigraffa del
DfE: Reduccion del Uso de Reactivos Qufmicos de Recuperacion
en Serigraffa
        Rste caso de estudio presenta la experiencia de una comparifa que
        examine') cuidadosamente su proceso complete) de recuperacion de tamices
        y descubrio varias formas de reducir el desperdicio y mejorar la eficiencia.
        \rea como la companfa mejoro su proceso por medio de reciclar los
        productos de recuperacion, modificar las tecnicas de aplicacion, y cambiar
        a productos de limpieza de tamices menos toxicos.
           KPA 7:;• rt fit- 1996

Caso de Estudio #3 del Proyecto de Impresion de Serigraffa del
DfE: Innovaciones de Adhesivos, Limpieza de Tamices, y
Recuperacion de Tamices
        HI tomar accinn para mejorar la calidad del producto, le permitio a esta
        companfa mejorar su desetnpeno ambiemal y ahorrar dinero. Los pasos
        que la companfa tomo incluyeron la incorporacion de mas precision en la
        aplicacion de adhesivos, la retnocion de tinta, y la remocion  de emulsion.
        Cada una de estas acciones es discutida.
           /;/M '744-}-'-96-OI2i/, 4 ^imis, stthwlm- ci<  1996

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Boletfn #1 del Proyecto de Impresion de Serigrafi'a del DfE:
Alternatives Tecnologicas en la Recuperacion de Tamices
       Este boletfn describe tres tecnologfas alternas en la recuperacion de
       tamices: lavado de alta presion de los tamices, lavado automatico de los
       tamices, y lavado con bicarbonato de soda. Se discute cado tipo de
       tecnologfa, junto con los riesgos ambicntalcs y de salud, las diferencias en
       desempeno, y los costos.
           EPA 742-F-95-008<>, 4 paging jnlio (h 1996

Boletfn #2 del Proyecto de Impresion de Serigrafi'a del DfE:
Alternativas Qufmicas en la  Recuperacion de Tamices (Sistema
Alterno  Epsilon)
       Este boletfn resalta uno de los sistemas alternos de recuperacion de
       tamices probados en el Proyecto cle Impresion de Serigrafia.  El sistema
       Epsilon incluye un removedor de tinta, un removedor de emulsion, y un
       removedor de nebulosidad. Los tres componentes son discutidos, y el
       sistemo entero es evaluado por los riesgos ambientales y de salud, las
       diferencias-: en desempeno, y los costos.
           FLPA 742-l-'-9>009a, 4 frig/mis, jtiiiodt 1996

Boletfn #3 del Proyecto de Impresion de Serigrafi'a del DfE:
Practicas de Trabajo Alternativas para  la Recuperacion de Tamices
       Cualquier taller de impresion se puede beneficiar de las practicas de
       trabajo  simples que reduccn costos y mejoran su desempeno  ambiental.
       Este boletfn discute paso por paso, como llcvar a cabo una evaluacion de
       un taller y encontrar donde existen estas oportunidades.  Estas practicas
       discutidas incluyen mejoras al proceso,  control de inventario,  y manejo de
       desperdicios.
           I -PA ~42-l :-95-0 /()M.f,/'////o d 1996
Boletfn #4 del Proyecto de Impresion de Serigrafi'a del DfE:
Practicas de Trabajo Alternativas para  la Recuperacion de Tamices
(Sistema Alterno Chi)
        Este boletfn resalta otro sistema alterno en la reeuper.icu'm de tamices
        probado en el Proyecto de Impresion cle Serigratfa. El sistema Chi
        incluye un removedor de tinta, un removedor de emulsion, y un
        removedor de nebulosidad. Cada uno de estos es discutido, y el sistema
        complete) es evaluado para su desempeno, riesgos de salud y ambientales,
        y los costos.
            l:PA 742-1 -'-95-01 1 ti. 4 points, jnlio d, 1996

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       on> to  order jour free
DfE Screen  Printing  Project Materials
Matt-Hals in this booklet can b? ordtnd five of charge**from HP/\'s Pollution invention
Information Clearinghouse (PPIC).  You should receive \nnr materials mthin about 2 weeks from
the day ire receive your order.

To order by mail:
Check off the items on the next page that you would like to receive, fill out the name
and address information, cut out the page, and mail it to:
        Pollution Prevention  Information Clearinghouse
        U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
        401 M Street, S\\" (~4D9)
        Washington, DC  20460
To fax your order:
Check off the items on the next page that you would like to receive, fill out the name
and address information, photocopy the page, and fax it to PPIC at:
        (202) 260-4659
To order by telephone, call PPIC at:
        (202) 260-1023
To order by e-mail:
Send a message with the full title and KPA document number for each document you
want, as well as your name and mailing address, to:
         ppic(5" epamail.epa.gov
Internet:
l:or more information about the Design for the Environment Program, to view some
of these documents online, or to learn about other DfE industry projects, please visit
the DfE Homepage on the \\orld\\ ide\\eh:
        http://es.inel.gov/dfe


"'The "Stii'iiig Money,  Reducing Wash " ridco and the "R?.//'7A',-1.\(.7: for Screen,Printers"
sothrare are available only thruwji SGI.-1.  To p/irchasi  either of these materials, please contact
V67.-1:
        Screcnprinting and Graphic Imaging Association International
        10015 Main Street
        Fairfax, YA 22031
        Telephone:  ("703) 385-1335
        Fax: p)3) 2"73-28~0
        L'RI.: http://www.sgia.org
                    *U,S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1997-517-080

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Please send me the following materials (specify the number
of each and please limit your order to 15 documents total):
        DfE Screen Printing Project Fact Sheet: EPA 744-F-95-U03
        CTSA: Screen Reclamation (680 pages): EPA 744-R-94-005
        Designing Solutions for Screen Printers: EPA 744-F-96-01U
        DfE Screen Printing Project Case Study #1: EPA 744-F-93-015
        DfE Screen Printing Project Case Study #2: EPA 744-F-96-011
        DfE Screen Printing Project Case Study #3: EPA "44-F-96-012
        DfE Screen Printing Project Bulletin #1: EPA -42-F-95-008
        DfE Screen Printing Project Bulletin #2: EPA 742-F-95-009
        DfE Screen Printing Project Bulletin #3: EPA "742-F-95-010
        DfE Screen Printing Project Bulletin #4: EPA "42-F-95-011
        Printing Industry & Use Cluster Profile: EPA "44-R-94-003  '
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        Federal Environmental Regulations—Commercial Printing: I-.PA 44-B-94-1«> 1
        DfE Focus Group Discussions—Printing Industry: EPA ~42-R-')4-i>i)4
        Pollution Prevention at Action Graphics: EPA "44-Y-96-001
        Environmental Cost Accounting Video (245 min.): EPA "44-B-96-OU1
        Environmental Cost Accounting Video (165 min.): EPA ~44-B-9(>-l)l>2
 IMS pitbliiiifioiifs fii tifiitiitil:
 	  DfE Proyecto de Impresic'm de Serigrah'a: EPA ~44-F-95-0<>3a
 	  Caso de Estudio de Serigrafia #\: EPA "44-F-t)3-(U5a
 .	  Caso de Estudio de Serigrafia #2: EPA ~44-I:-96-01 Li
 	Caso de Estudio de Serigrafia #3: EPA ~44-I;-96-l)12a
 	  Provecto de Impresion  Bolt-tin #1: EPA ~42-F-95-5-i)ln.i
 _____  Proyecto de Impresion  Boletin #4: 1;.PA ~42-I:-l)5-lll la
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