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Conscious Printing

A continued dependency on printed documents sparks an eco movement

Implications - As the continued push towards more workspaces adopting a paperless ethos and less printer use among consumers, a rise in eco-friendly printing innovations are reintroducing the office practice without the associated waste. The increase in ecological options is helping to satisfy green-minded Millennials while still respecting more traditional mainstays of office life. These cost-effective solutions also reignite the consumer printing market as many individuals have chosen to ditch the technology in recent years thanks in part to increased smartphone and tablet usage.
Trend Themes
1. Eco-friendly Printing - The increase in ecological options is satisfying green-minded Millennials while still respecting traditional mainstays of office life.
2. Miniaturized Printing - The ink-free design of the ZINK Smart App Printers means that you'll never have to deal with empty cartridges again.
3. Innovative Printing Materials - The Pen Printer makes use of discarded writing implements for ink.
Industry Implications
1. Printing and Imaging - Business professionals can explore eco-friendly and miniature printing solutions to increase printing efficiency.
2. Technology - Innovative materials for printing could replace existing materials, provide sustainable printing options, and change how printing devices are manufactured.
3. Office Supplies - Customized printing solutions can help increase productivity and satisfaction with office gadgets.
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