by: Amy Bauer A proprietary radio frequency (RF) welding technology from Genesis Plastics Welding is expanding the capabilities of traditional RF welding machines, allowing them to bond a wider array of materials, including many considered more "green," or ecologically friendly. The technology, called ecoGenesis™, has been in development for more than 20 years, according to … [Read more...] about ecoGenesis Allows RF Welding of Green Materials
Sustainability
Print Grows Trees
by: Kerry C. Stackpole, CAE In the turmoil of change, people sometimes misread what they see and hear. While the floodgates of modern media have brought us an amazing array of information, images, and ideas, it also has brought with it a shocking amount of misinformation and sensory overload. If there's a mantra for the 21st Century, it should be, "take a closer look." That's … [Read more...] about Print Grows Trees
Adhesives in the Bindery: Environmental Impact
by: Ken Kroeger, PH.D., L.D. Davis Industries, Inc. The Cuyahoga River in Northeastern Ohio was ignited by a spark in 1969. The fact that there was so much oil-soaked debris and sludge floating on the river to sustain a fire was an environmental wake-up call for the American people. Many cite the fire as an impetus for the formation of the Environmental Protection Agency in … [Read more...] about Adhesives in the Bindery: Environmental Impact
The ‘Green’ Direction: Binding and Loose Leaf Companies Weigh in on Sustainability
by: Renée Varella Although the "green" phenomenon has not swept binderies or loose leaf manufacturers like it has other industries, several authorities in the field say it is just a matter of time. Reasons for both types of companies to address the sustainability issue range from "It's the right thing to do for the environment" and "Customers are demanding green options" to "A … [Read more...] about The ‘Green’ Direction: Binding and Loose Leaf Companies Weigh in on Sustainability
Cover Materials Go ‘Green’
by: Dianna Brodine Concern grows daily over the state of our natural resources and the impact is being felt in the printing industry. Driven by consumer desire for products that are "green," companies are taking action to utilize forest and water resources in a responsible manner. The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) advocates for sustainable forestry and is leading the … [Read more...] about Cover Materials Go ‘Green’