Washington state’s first-in-the-nation ban on toxic bisphenols in receipts takes effect

Rule protects cashiers, shoppers, families from hormone-disrupting chemicals; New data show many major retailers have already ...
ZME Science

That Receipt in Your Pocket Might Be Toxic. Some Wood Might Fix It

Lignin is the rigid polymer that gives trees their strength. The paper industry usually treats lignin as a low-value by-product because it’s too dark to print on. If you coat white paper with standard ...
TMCnet

Epson at NRF 2026: Retail's Big Show 2026 - Showcasing Technology That Moves Business Forward

NRF 2026: Retail's Big Show expo will be open Sunday, Jan. 11 and Monday, Jan. 12 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Tuesday, Jan. 13 ...
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Safer Receipt Paper From Wood

EPFL researchers have developed formulations for the kind of paper used in cash receipts or shipping tags using wood-based chemicals that reduces reliance on toxic bisphenols while keeping print ...
New York Post

Scientists invent new paper receipts free of cancer-linked ‘forever chemicals’

Say goodbye to hidden hazards in the checkout aisle. In a groundbreaking development, researchers have invented a safer alternative to the special paper used to print receipts that is completely free ...
Armed robbery in Revesby

Wood-Based Receipt Paper Boosts Safety

Every day, millions of people use thermal paper without thinking about it. Receipts, shipping labels, tickets, and medical records all rely on heat‑sensitive coatings to make text appear. More ...
EurekAlert!

Safer receipt paper from wood

EPFL researchers have developed formulations for the kind of paper used in cash receipts or shipping tags using wood-based chemicals that reduces reliance on toxic bisphenols while keeping print ...
Phys.org

Wood-derived chemicals offer safer alternative for thermal receipt paper coatings

Every day, millions of people use thermal paper without thinking about it. Receipts, shipping labels, tickets, and medical records all rely on heat‑sensitive coatings to make text appear. More ...
The Verge

Playing Doom using a printed receipt as your screen is utterly chaotic.

Gamers have found ways to play Doom on all sorts of devices, but swapping your screen for an Epson thermal printer spitting out frames as fast as it can on receipt paper could be the worst. According ...
Everyday Health

Are Paper Receipts Toxic? And Is It Safe to Touch Them?

Paper receipts have made headlines for their potential impact on your health, largely because they may contain bisphenol A (BPA), a widely used, potentially hazardous chemical found in plastics, resin ...
Morningstar

Epson Thermal Receipt Printers Bring Streamlined Buying Experience to OnQ Retail Displays

LOS ALAMITOS, Calif., Oct. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- As customers look for streamlined buying experiences and retailers strive to engage them more effectively, Epson today announced OnQ is successfully ...