Sustainability

Doellken-Woodtape's Greenline ABS Edgebanding and 3D Edgebanding, with a chlorine-free polymer, can be recycled or incinerated with general waste. The light weight results in reduced freight cost. Used in European fixture applications, the edgebanding is now available in the U.S.
www.doellken-woodtape.com
800-461-0061

AVC's Envirotube uses one type of plastic so it does not have to be separated when recycled. Graphic inserts aren't needed because users can print directly on the plastic.
www.avccorp.com
888-282-2677

Retailers don't need to change batteries in Hankscraft's solar rocker motors. The motors operate in normal store light levels. The pivot arm and solar panel are built right into the motor.
www.hankscraft.com
608-524-4341

Twenty-eight colors make up Abet Laminati's Fiber collection of laminates, which includes natural beige, blue, soft green, orange and purple. The textured surface is made from fibers of recycled coffee bean bags similar to burlap sacks. The fiber materials combine with laminate to make a durable surface.
www.abetlaminati.com
800-228-2238

Poly bags from Gunther Mele degrade in landfills in less than five years. Fabric bags in various colors and printing options can be reused. Paper bags, some made with 100% post-consumer paper, can be recycled.
www.gunthermele.com
888-486-8437

Printers can use DPI's Greencore rigid print media for digital and screen printing applications. The substrate combines DPI's Signature S2S hardboard with a specific formulated coating, resulting in a formaldehyde-free, low-VOC and biodegradable board.
www.decpanels.com
800-521-4301

Boston Retail expands its Ecoseries impact-protection products to custom and standard extrusions. EcoFlex (recycled content) and EcoRigid (PVC-Free) extrusions are standard, with custom extrusions referred to as EcoExtrusions.
www.bostonretail.com
800-225-1633

The Optimizer display from Standard Display Systems includes a reusable base with wheels, and fits printed, corrugated graphic panels. Retailers can stack the unused bases together to save space, due to a hollow interior. The Optimizer cuts corrugated use by 30%.
www.retailstandard.biz
714-689-0065

Greneker Solutions manufactures its Grenite ceramic composite material with up to 85% post-industrial waste. The company is testing a soy-based binder and a recycled binder for the composite, making the product recyclable as well.
www.grenite.com
323-263-9000

Mutoh's Valuejet 1608 hybrid printer uses the company's Mubio inks. The inks contain 80% of plant-derived substances and contain no harmful VOCs.
www.mutoh.com
800-996-8864