Towards sustainable beekeeping: screen printing for reuse.
Imkerei Villiger is a professional beekeeping company that emphasises its commitment to product quality, controlling every stage of production from extraction to processing. Their approach is aimed at guaranteeing the exceptional quality of natural beekeeping and cosmetic products, while placing the well-being of bees at the centre of their concerns.
The company is also committed to environmental sustainability, using practices such as solar power and eco-friendly packaging materials. Their regional approach is reflected in partnerships with local suppliers, reinforcing their commitment to responsible and transparent production in line with the UN’s sustainable development goals.
Durability made sublime by screen printing
In their ongoing quest for sustainability, the company has opted for glass printing for their honey pots, promoting a reusable system. This initiative allows all customers to return their empty jars, which are then cleaned and reused, reducing their environmental footprint. The partnership with Univerre illustrates their commitment to the community and the promotion of sustainable, local business practices.
Two models of pots are featured, highlighting the meticulous screen-printing work. The first features elegant, sophisticated black lines that weave through the jar, while the second offers charming simplicity with a black screen print of a bee, symbolising their attachment to nature and their profession as beekeepers.
Sustainable Packaging: The Versatility of Screen Printing for Multiple Uses
Screen printing is a printing technique that uses a screen and ceramic inks. The design is applied to the bottle through the fine mesh screen, creating a flat, two-dimensional design that rests on the surface of the bottle. Once the ceramic ink has been applied to the glass bottle, it is exposed to an oven at temperatures of between 500 and 800 degrees for approximately 2 hours. The ceramic ink is embedded in the glass, making the print on the bottle dishwasher-proof. Screen printing is the ideal technique for producing high quality prints in very large quantities, particularly when using luxury inks such as gold or platinum.
