In the daily business transactions, cash register paper appears frequently, but the production process and environmental protection issues behind it are often overlooked.
The production process of cash register paper is relatively complicated. Its main raw material is base paper, which is usually made of wood pulp. High-quality wood pulp can ensure the strength and toughness of paper. When producing thermal cash register paper, the key link is the coating of thermal coating. Manufacturers will evenly apply thermal coatings containing colorless dyes, color developers and other ingredients on the surface of base paper through precision coating equipment. This process has extremely high requirements for coating thickness and uniformity. Any slight deviation may affect the printing effect, such as blurred handwriting and uneven color development. Although ordinary cash register paper does not require thermal coating during production, it also has strict standards for paper smoothness, whiteness and other aspects, and needs to be polished through multiple processes.
However, the production and use of cash register paper also brings some environmental problems. On the one hand, the production of a large amount of base paper means the consumption of wood resources. If it is not restrained, it will put pressure on the forest ecology. On the other hand, some of the thermal coating components in thermal cash register paper may contain harmful substances such as bisphenol A. After the paper is discarded, these substances may enter the environment during the garbage disposal process, causing potential pollution to the soil and water sources.
To solve these problems, the industry is also actively exploring environmental protection. Some manufacturers have begun to use recycled pulp as raw material to reduce dependence on native wood. In terms of thermal coating, R&D personnel are committed to finding environmentally friendly alternative ingredients to reduce harm to the environment and human body. At the same time, strengthen the recycling of discarded cash register paper and improve the recycling rate of resources. With the continuous advancement of technology and the enhancement of environmental awareness, the cash register paper industry is moving towards a greener and more sustainable direction.
Post time: Jan-15-2025