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Reusable Paper Technology

This Rewritable Paper Uses UV Light to Write Text Instead of Ink

— February 25, 2017 — Tech
This waste-reducing rewritable paper can be used 80 times over. Developed by researchers based in California and China, the process involves printing UV light onto coated, reusable paper. The ink-free invention reduces pollution and sends less waste to landfills while also contributing less to deforestation. It could be used in a variety of ways, from business presentations to labeling.

The rewritable paper is coated in nano particles so it can be printed on over and over again with UV light -- up to 80 times. The reprintable surface uses nontoxic and affordable Prussian blue coloring mixed with titanium dioxide, which is coated on normal paper. The light turns the blue layered paper clear, revealing text, which will break down over five days. You can also erase it faster by exposing it to heat.
Trend Themes
1. Rewritable Paper - Developing reusable paper technology that can be printed and erased with UV light instead of ink.
2. Waste Reduction - Creating innovative solutions to reduce pollution and minimize waste in the paper industry through ink-free printing.
3. Sustainable Labeling - Exploring opportunities to use rewritable paper for labeling purposes, contributing to a more sustainable approach in packaging and product identification.
Industry Implications
1. Printing and Publishing - Incorporating UV light-based rewritable paper technology into the printing and publishing industry can lead to more sustainable and eco-friendly operations.
2. Packaging and Labeling - Implementing rewritable paper for labeling in the packaging industry can reduce waste and offer a more efficient and cost-effective solution.
3. Environmental Technology - Developing UV light-based rewritable paper technology presents new opportunities for the environmental technology sector, with the potential to revolutionize paper-based products and processes.
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