ALGAE INK™
Blended with our carbon-negative pigment, these renewable algae-based printing pastes serve as a drop-in replacement for inks colored with carbon black, making a positive impact with every printer strike.
Make waves, not waste
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Print with Algae Ink
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Make waves, not waste ▪ Print with Algae Ink ▪
Experience innovation in living color
ALGAE INK™ is our flagship line of innovative and environmentally-friendly black printing inks made by mixing our carbon-negative ALGAE BLACK™ pigment, with a base carrier (like water or soy) to create liquid ink formulations suitable for offset, flexographic, and screen printing applications.
The ALGAE INK difference:
✔ Contains carbon-capturing pigment from renewable algae waste
✔ Offers a drop-in replacement for traditional inks—no specialty equipment required
✔ Uses only water or soy ink base carriers— void of plastisol, PVC, phthalates and mineral oils
✔ Maintains cobalt-free drying systems to protect marine life
Screen ALGAE INK™ for printed apparel and textiles
Screen ALGAE INK™ for textiles and apparel uses our carbon-negative Algae Black™ pigment to deliver rich, reliable black with a soft hand and standard press workflows. Choose Vintage Black for a warmer, “antique” look or Modern Black for deep jetness and one-stroke coverage.
Water-based, PVC-free, phthalate-free, PFAS-free formulations
Excellent opacity and wash fastness
Works on common cotton and cotton-blend garments
We’ve teamed up with industry experts at Ryonet to make Screen ALGAE INK™ exclusively available in North America at Screenprinting.com. For all international orders, contact us directly.
Flexographic ALGAE INK™ for packaging and labels
High-Performance Algae Ink™ for Flexography
Fossil-free black for corrugate, cartons, and now flexible packaging labels. Choose the system optimized for your application:
1. Water-Based Flexographic ALGAE INK™
Ideal for corrugate, kraft, and recycled paperboard.
Carbon-negative Algae Black™ pigment; low-VOC, water-based system.
Fast drying; production-friendly at typical line speeds.
Strong adhesion on coated and uncoated paper stocks and corrugate.
Fully compatible with standard anilox and doctor-blade systems.
2. UV Flexo (In Partnership with ACTEGA)
Our newest product launch, ACTExact® UV Black Algae Ink, is ideal for high-end packaging and labels requiring instant cure.
Fossil-free pigment integrated into ACTEGA’s high-performance ACTExact® UV chemistry.
Instant UV curing with superior scuff and chemical resistance.
Engineered for narrow-web and labels where durability is critical.
High color strength and stability for long production runs.
Offset ALGAE INK™ for hang tags and publication print
Offset ALGAE INK™ and UV Offset ALGAE INK™ use soy and linseed-based carriers and Algae Black™ pigment to deliver clean, versatile blacks for hang tags, catalogs, inserts, stationery, and branded collateral.
Soy ink with 83% bio-renewable content and algae-based pigment
Good ink–water balance on coated and uncoated papers
Finishing-friendly (aqueous coat inline and other finishes)
Available as Conventional and UV-curable formulation (not LED compatible)
CMYK-compatible: Can serve as process black (K) in four-color process on suitable stocks
For both sample and bulk order inquiries for Offset and UV Offset Algae Ink, contact our team directly.
ALGAE INK brought to life by brands dedicated to a greener future
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Algae Ink™ is our flagship product line of innovative and environmentally-friendly printing pastes. Algae Ink is made by mixing our carbon-negative Algae Black™ pigment powder, with a base carrier (like water or soy) to create liquid or paste inks that can adhere to various consumer products. Algae Ink products are used in various printing applications such as offset, flat bed and rotary screen, and flexographic printing projects to achieve a high-performance, black color. The collection includes a number of ink variations that can be utilized for different printing applications including packaging, apparel and footwear.
See our full list of inks available HERE.
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We make a soy ink formulation. It is our Offset Algae Ink. The difference between our soy inks and conventional soy inks, is that we swap out fossil fuel-derived pigment (carbon black) with our algae-derived pigment (Algae Black).
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Pigments are dry, solid color particles used to create the hue in products (like inks), while ink itself serves as the liquid medium to transport and bind these pigments onto various surfaces; for example pigments are essential for formulating vibrant hues in paints, cosmetics, plastics, and textile products. Inks are commonly employed in printing processes like offset, screen printing and flexography for packaging and trims projects. Living Ink offers both Algae Black™ pigments and Algae Ink™ printing inks for our partners. CONTACT US to inquire about placing a bulk order or visit our SHOP PAGE to purchase sample quantities shipped within the US.
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Not yet—Algae Ink is currently only available in black. But it can seamlessly be integrated in multi-color designs with existing printer equipment. Algae Ink can print alongside other water-based or soy inks in full-color designs, like CMYK full color printing in both apparel and packaging.
More colors are planned for future development, and early adoption from partners helps make that possible.
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No, Algae Ink™ serves as a drop-in replacement for carbon-black-based inks, making it compatible with your existing printer equipment. Developed by Living Ink's chemists, our ink formulations are user-friendly—they store, print, and clean just like conventional petroleum-pigmented inks. Whether you choose to collaborate with Living Ink's printing partners or suggest Algae Ink™ products to your current printer, the transition is uncomplicated. Living Ink or our trusted distributors manage ink production and distribution to ensure a practical and accessible integration.
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Certainly, we maintain a growing list of preferred printer partners globally who have successfully trialed or commercially produced projects with our ink, spanning across packaging, magazines, brochures, business cards, hang tags, tape, and more.
If you are a brand looking to incorporate Living Ink into your product line, we can recommend suitable partners for sampling. If you are a manufacturer interested in becoming a preferred printing partner, please CONTACT US for more information or to place a sample ink order.
