ACTEGA and Living Ink to introduce UV Black Algae Ink

Core Insights - ACTEGA has partnered with Living Ink Technologies to launch ACTExact UV Black Algae Ink, the first commercially available UV flexographic ink using carbon-negative Algae Black pigment [1][2] - The collaboration aims to replace traditional petroleum-derived carbon black ink with an algae-based alternative, marking a significant step towards sustainability in the printing industry [2][3] Group 1: Product Development - The partnership began five years ago, with Waiakea and Living Ink Technologies working on the algae ink project before ACTEGA joined in 2024 to scale the innovation [2] - The new ink is part of ACTEGA's ACTExact range and utilizes Living Ink's Algae Black pigment, produced from waste algae biomass [2][3] Group 2: Environmental Impact - The Algae Black pigment has a carbon-negative footprint of -4.16 kg CO₂-equivalent per kilogram, highlighting its environmental benefits [3] - The introduction of this ink allows companies like Waiakea to replace traditional black ink in their labels, contributing to reduced environmental impact [4] Group 3: Market Availability - Initial distribution of the new ink covers North America and the European Union, with plans for expansion into other regions [5] - The ink is compatible with standard UV flexographic printing equipment and is available for trial runs and bulk orders through ACTEGA [4][5]