Companies worldwide are becoming more aware of the need to utilize products and processes that are environmentally friendly. This call also extends down to smaller, individually owned businesses—including FASTSIGNS® sign and graphics centres.

FASTSIGNS continues to search out alternative products to meet the growing needs of our environmentally-conscious customers, while creating processes in our centres that are mindful of the environment for future generations.

Some environmentally responsible products are:

BIOflex™ is a durable white, flexible substrate readily available in seamless up to 16' 4'' (5.00m). Tear and fade resistant, it will withstand all types of weather conditions. BIOflex™ has been engineered to be the FIRST truly environmentally friendly, biodegradable PVC. It is well suited for applications that require a front-lit digitally printed sign or banner.

Xanita X-Board is a 100% natural fibre based sandwich board which has an internal core made from 100% recycled kraft. After its useful life it can again be repulped, making it 100% eco-friendly and assisting in reducing unfriendly landfill around the globe. X-Board is available in kraft or white top laminate depending on the final application requirements.

What are we doing today? Many FASTSIGNS locations are becoming more environmentally-friendly by embracing UV curable print technology and using eco-solvent inks, which releases less waste into the air and promotes a cleaner environment. New centers opening with solvent printers use air purification systems to capture harmful vapors instead of venting them into the atmosphere.

FASTSIGNS centres are also offering more environmentally-friendly material options as an alternative to the standard banner and sign materials—and we’re keeping our eyes open for new eco-aware offerings that are coming onto the market.

Other initiatives currently in place by FASTSIGNS centres to do their part in preserving the environment include:

• As possible, use products that are recycled or recyclable (ie: printer paper, old signs, materials scraps)
• Dispose of hazardous materials properly (ie: inks) · Consideration of purchasing products with minimum packaging or are sold in bulk, thereby reducing waste
• Recycling toner cartridges through manufacturers
• Using energy-efficient compact fluorescent light bulbs
• Turn off unused equipment during nights and weekends

These are only the beginning steps. FASTSIGNS International and our FASTSIGNS centres worldwide are committed to improving processes today for a better, cleaner, safer environment tomorrow.