Sustainability

Lamin-Art's Abaca decorative surface material is manufactured with recycled banana fibers. The fibers are placed over background colors to create various designs and textures with natural hues. Designers can use the impact-resistant and durable material for horizontal and vertical applications.
www.laminart.com
800-323-7624

Litco turns damaged logs, wood waste and other wood by-products into presswood molded pallets, which can be recycled. Half-size presswood pallets are designed for endcap displays. The pallets nest and stack together, saving warehouse and shipping space.
www.litco.com
877-284-5043

Alcan Composites creates its Structa-Board extruded polystyrene foam core with a minimum of 25% recycled polystyrene -- and more than 25% based on recycled polystyrene availability. The company currently focuses its product development on reduce, reuse and recycle efforts rather than biodegradable products, citing current waste management site technology.
www.alcancompositesusa.com
800-626-3365

The HIPS (High Impact Protection System) from Boston Retail uses 100% recyclable stainless steel as impact protection for fixtures. Installers can use the Unique Anchor Technology without drilling or toxic adhesives.
www.bostonretail.com
800-225-1633

A recap of presentations from the 2008 In-Store Marketing Summit

Retailer: Wal-Mart
Location: Shanghai

Retailer: Toys "R" Us
Location: Hong Kong

Retailer: Wal-Mart
Location: Shanghai

Retailer: Wal-Mart
Location: Shanghai

'Green' attitudes don't always lead to 'green' purchases