Pond to print: ACTEGA unveils black ink made with algae pigment from Living Ink
In Germany, inks and coatings maker ACTEGA has launched the first commercially available UV flexographic ink formulated with Living Ink’s algae-based Algae Black™ pigment. Dubbed ACTExact® UV Black Algae Ink, the launch comes in tandem with its first commercial application: beverage labels printed by NextGen Label Group™ for Waiākea Hawaiian Volcanic Beverages.
A third-party Life Cycle Assessment found the ink to be carbon-negative, with a net footprint of -4.16 kg CO₂-equivalent per kilogram of pigment.
“Algae Black™ pigment was developed to reimagine how color can serve the planet,” said Dr. Scott Fulbright, CEO and Co-founder of Living Ink Technologies. “Our long-term collaboration with ACTEGA demonstrates how industry leaders can unite innovation and impact to deliver scalable, sustainable solutions.”
ACTExact® UV Black Algae Ink is now available in North America and the European Union for trials and bulk ordering through ACTEGA.
Category: Chemicals & Materials
