In the business world, "green" is the buzzword all around. But how many of these 'green' companies and retailers promote their brands, events and products on signs and materials that can clog landfills for decades?
A Cincinnati company, Worldwide Graphics and Sign offers a new line of earth friendly signage to help companies take that extra step in going green.
With its WorldGreen line, Worldwide Graphics is expanding its offerings for large and small companies. The line includes foamcore, indoor and outdoor boards, photo paper, flat sheet and roll products and more.
Worldwide Graphics developed WorldGreen along with experienced manufacturers. Some products are biodegradable and breakdown in landfills in three to six years (compared to tens or hundreds for much signage), some are products that are recyclable. Many are both.
"The look the same, they act the same (as traditional signage). The only difference is when it goes to a landfill," company owner Christian Bebee said.
The products are as high quality as traditional signage, and last nearly as long until exposed to a landfill environment. The biodegradable signage leaves behind a harmless biomass after it breaks down. Recyclable materials are made without harsh chemicals, wax or PVC coating.
"Traditionally in our world of graphics and signage, there really have never been green options until recently," Beebe said.
Formerly known as The Cincinnati Sign Company, the growing Over-the-Rhine company specializes in full digital printing onto everything from small outdoor banners to giant interior walls, and everything in between.
(This 'green'' news story previously appeared in Soapbox, October 2009).
Writer: Feoshia Henderson
Source: Christian Beebe, worldwide graphics owner
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