Article: Soy inks may be ecological and economical

DINESH RAMDE, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
The Record (Bergen County, NJ)
04-26-2009

Soy inks may be ecological and economical -- Companies developing non-petroleum alternatives
By DINESH RAMDE, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Date: 04-26-2009, Sunday
Section: BUSINESS
Edtion: All Editions

SPARTA, Wis. Every time you print out a page on a laser printer, you're using toner made from petroleum-based products. Now there's a greener choice that shows promise: a toner product derived from soybean oil.

While some customers might be wary, potential benefits are clear. It's easier to recycle paper printed with soy. And perhaps more important in a sour economy, soy toners can cost less than the standard alternative. ...

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