{"title":"Living Ink Technologies Screen Printing Ink","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrint Black. Think Green with Screen ALGAE INK™.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBring sustainability to your press with \u003cstrong\u003eScreen ALGAE INK™\u003c\/strong\u003e from Living Ink Technologies, a water-based, carbon-negative black ink made with renewable algae. 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