Oriol Llinàs Martí

Language has many faces and we use words, sometimes endowing them with meanings that suit our convenience. Sustainability, ecofriend, efficient waste management, minimising deforestation or carbon neutral are some of the terms we often use without appreciating the significance of their true meanings. Each of us, in our own space, as influencers, manufacturers, designers or printers, should make an effort and be very strict when it comes to flirting with these words. It is essential to be respectful of the environment when thinking, designing, printing and commissioning, and to be careful with the language we use when explaining what we do. As Al Gore said "The dichotomy between development and sustainability is a false one. Without a planet, there is no economy", and it is up to us to find the balance.