As the title of this post suggests Ethical and Green would like to explain what ecofont is.
Ecofont has been developed by SPRANQ in the Netherlands and is a type font that can help save on the ink we use when printing. In fact Ecofont can save up to 20% on ink and is free to download and free to use. How?
Ecofont is a font that is made up of small holes. When printed the words look the same but because of the small holes less ink is used. The developers feel that ecofont works best at size 9 or 10. As you go bigger the holes begin to show. The font can be downloaded for both PC and Mac users. Below is an example of what the font looks like.
The ecofont website also gives some great advice about how to cut down on energy use in the office. SPRANQ recommend printing only when necessary and using a modern and efficient printer. Use unbleached paper. Another interesting point they make is to look out for ink made from plant extracts. It is also worth using a printer manufacturer who is environmentally conscious.
Hats off to the folk at ecofont for their innovation in cutting our carbon footprint and helping us all go green. Check out their website at www.ecofont.eu
