At Technikal, we believe the resources that make our work possible cannot be used at the expense of our climate. We also believe that while our footprint is small our influence is not. The printing industry, and particularly our corner of the industry that caters to artists, has been slow to address its environmental impact. This is surprising given that artists have been among the strongest voices demanding responsible use of our planet’s resources.
We are committed to printing exclusively with processes that allow discarded material to be recycled. Presently, this means using pigment based inks on fiber based papers—dye and solvent inks cannot be removed through recycling processes. We minimize waste wherever possible, reuse as much of our materials as we can, and prioritize repairing equipment rather than replacing it. 100% of our electricity comes from renewable resources (62.3% solar and 37.7% wind in 2022).
Charitable giving is also a part of our sustainability plan. We support organizations that can have an impact on promoting environmental and social justice in our local and global communities. In 2022 we donated to Los Angeles Neighborhood Land Trust, CicLAvia, Sierra Club Foundation, Rainforest Trust, and California State Parks Foundation.
To ensure transparency and accountability, we work with Climate Neutral to audit our carbon impact, reduction plan, and offset purchases and the 1% for the Planet program to vet our charities and track our giving. They independently verify that we’re keeping our promises and make that information publicly available.
