Eco Resource Guide

ECO - RESOURCE GUIDESpecialty Packaging Solut ions

Table of Contents

Section One: Papers: Cascades...................................................................................................................................................................................................1Rock-Tenn...............................................................................................................................................................................................2Clearwater, Mohawk.............................................................................................................................................................................3Monadnock, Neenah, SAPPI, Appleton Coated.................................................................................................................................4Fusion Paperboard, Suzano Gourp......................................................................................................................................................5

Section Two: Plastics Important Acronyms for Eco or Plastic Terms .....................................................................................................................................6 How Plastic is specified...........................................................................................................................................................................7Acrylic, Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene, Ethylene Vinyl Acetate, High-Density Polyethylene ........................................................8Low-Density Polyethylene, Polycarbonates, Polyethylene Terephthalate, Polylactic Acid.................................................................9 NatureWorks PLA, Polypropylene, Polystyrene..................................................................................................................................10Polyurethanes, Polyvinyl Chloride, Advantages / Disadvantages for PVC........................................................................................11 Arguments for and against the use of PVC, RPET, Other .................................................................................................................12HOP Industries Plastics........................................................................................................................................................................13

Section Three: Environmental Logos

Section Four: Alternative Packaging for Eco-Design

Forest Stewardship Council (FSC).......................................................................................................................................................14Recyclable and Recycled.......................................................................................................................................................................15Chlorine Free........................................................................................................................................................................................16 Environmental Choice.........................................................................................................................................................................17Rainforest Alliance.................................................................................................................................................................................18Green Seal.............................................................................................................................................................................................19Requirements for using the Green Seal..............................................................................................................................................20Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI)....................................................................................................................................................21 Green-e..................................................................................................................................................................................................22EPA Green Power Partnership............................................................................................................................................................23Requirements for using the EPA Green Power Partnership logo.....................................................................................................24Renewable Choice Energy....................................................................................................................................................................25Requirements for using the Renewable Choice Energy logo.............................................................................................................26 100% Recycled Paperboard Alliance...................................................................................................................................................27Requirements for using 100% Recycled Paperboard Alliance logo..................................................................................................28

PaperFoam Trays, DISCover Green Tree-Free Paper, Plastic Trays with Recycled Content, NatureWorks PLA...........................29

Addendum:The WAL-MART 7R’s...............................................................................................................................32

DISCover Green Mission Statement........................................................................................................33

Corn Stock Labels, Viva Magnetics, Eco-Box......................................................................................................................................30Green Field Paper, Terraskin, EcoHub...............................................................................................................................................31

Disc Graphics, Inc. 10 Gilpin Avenue Hauppauge, NY 11788 T 631.234.1400 F 631.234.1460 www.discgraphics.com

E C O - R E S O U R C E G U I D E

Cascades www.cascades.com

Clay Coated News Back (CCNB)

Conquest® Seven-ply, clay-coated boxboard

Clay Coated Kraft CCKB

InverKote® Five-ply, clay coated kraftback

CCWB

Orford® Seven-ply, clay-coated boxboard

Arctikoat® Three-ply, clay coated boxboard using virgin kraft pulp on the top and bottom piles.

Filler is produced from thermo-mechanical pulp (TMP), as well as recycled fibers

.010 - .020 pt

.015 - .032 pt

.014 - .028 pt

.015 - .032 pt

FDA compliant for direct food contact Recyclable and compostable

100% recycled fibers with an average of 60% post-consumer Chlorine-free process

100% recycled fibers, minimum of 60% post-consumer

100% recycled fibers, minimum of 60% post-consumer

Chlorine-free process



High yield, low density 40% recycled fibers Chlorine-free process FDA and CFIA compliant for direct food contact

Mill Product/Trade Name Availability Eco-Friendly Attributes


Micro Cycle® Three-ply clay coated boxboard made with virgin kraft pulp on the top, TMP in the middle, and brown recycled fibers on the bottom Developed specifically to meet the standards and requirements of the microflute lamination industry

.010 - .014 pt High yield, low density Weighs 15% less than regular recycled boards 50% recycled fibers, 35% post-consumer Recyclable and compostable

PAPERS

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S E C T I O N O N E : P A P E R S


Rock-Tenn www.rocktennpaperboard.com

.018 - .028 pt 100% recycled fiber Average of 35% post-consumer waste Recyclable, Compostable and Biodegradable FSC certified

100% recycled fiber Average of 35% post-consumer waste Recyclable, Compostable and Biodegradable FSC certified



.016 - .034 pt

.016 - .034 pt

.016 - .021 pt

FDA compliant for contact with most dry, fatty, aqueous foods

A unique CRB (Coated Recycled Board) featuring custom masking capabilities without the use of fluorescent chemicals.Masking technologies for oil, fat, and grease stain resistanceSmooth clay-coated surface for eye-catching graphics

MillMask®

Millenium High Strength CRB

DuraTote High Strength CRB

DuraFreeze High Strength CRB

Smooth, double clay-coated for eye catching graphics2:1 stiffness ratio for increased cutting, creasing & filling line performance

2:1 stiffness ratio for stacking strength and panel integrityOutstanding freeze-thaw performanceMeets Immersion, Cobb, and Water Drop specifications for demanding conditions

2:1 stiffness ratio for stacking strength and panel integrityOutstanding freeze-thaw performanceMeets Immersion, Cobb, and Water Drop specifications for demanding conditions

2Disc Graphics, Inc. 10 Gilpin Avenue Hauppauge, NY 11788 T 631.234.1400 F 631.234.1460 www.discgraphics.com


DuraFrame High Strength CRB Constructed of strong fibers for increased tear, tensile, and stiffness propensitiesMeets Immersion, Cobb, and Water Drop specifications for demanding conditionsWater resistant to retain strength and form under the most rigorous conditions

.022 - .028 pt





FSC certified Shade & brightness balance without optical brightening agents SFI certified Extrusion coating is available in polyethylene coated one side or two sides in matte and mirror finish

Extrusion coating is available in polyethylene coated one side or two sides in matte and mirror finish FSC Certified

.010 - .024 pt

.009 - .024 pt

Smooth, bright, double clay-coated topside surface for eye-catching graphicsAvailable in lower caliper

Smooth, bright, clay-coated topside surface for excellent printabilityWhite backside surface with a target 60 GE brightnessConsistent roll-to-roll quality

Coated, two-side bleached white paperboard

AngelCote Low Density CRB

AngelBrite White Back CRB

Ancora C2S

Candesce C1S

Clearwaterwww.clearwaterpaper.comwww.candesce.com

Blue-white shade & 88 GE brightnessBleached white paperboard for pure color and crisp details

FSC certified Mohawk www.mohawkpaper.com

Windpower recycled .018 pt 50% post consumer waste Manufactured with wind energy Processed chlorine and acid free Recyclable Wind power produced by Green-e 100% recycled fiber

3 Disc Graphics, Inc. 10 Gilpin Avenue Hauppauge, NY 11788 T 631.234.1400 F 631.234.1460 www.discgraphics.com


Monadnockwww.mpm.com

Astrolite PC100®

EnviPC80®

Text and Cover 100% of Graphic Arts Printing and Packaging papers are made with renewable electrical energy and manufactured carbon neutralAstrolite PC100 100% post-consumer waste FSC certified Rainforest Alliance certified Green-e powered Chlorine-freeEnviPC80 FSC Mixed Sources certified 80% post-consumer waste, 20% virgin fiber Recyclable

Neenah www.neenahpaper.com

Various Products

Classic®Environmental®

Text and Cover Recycled papers have a minimum of 30% post consumer fiber Classic and Environmental brands carry the PCF (Processed Chlorine Free) mark

SAPPIwww.sappi.com

Triple Green Text and Cover Uses bagasse as its primary source of pulp. Bagasse is the fiber left over after the moisture has been eliminated from the sugarcane stalks. Bleached using an ECF process Bleaching process complies with the standards of the EPA and World Health Organization FSC & SFI certified

Appleton Coatedwww.appletoncoated.comwww.utopiapapers.com

Utopia® Text and Cover Certified by Smartwood, a program of the Rainforest Alliance Utopia line of coated papers offers the broadest range of FSC-certified coated products Up to 30% recycled content Option to order SFI Certified

*Paper availabilities are subject to market conditions. Please be sure to ask for lead times before quoting.




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InverKoteAll-purpose, high quality five-ply kraft-backProven Performance on High-Speed Filling LinesExcellent Appearance and Printability

.014 - .028 pt


.014 - .028 pt Made from 100% recycled fibers (minimum 60% post-consumer fiber)100% RecyclableRecyclable & compostable to meet environmental needs and FDA compliance for direct food contactMade with a chlorine-free process

Made from 100% recycled fibers (minimum 60% post-consumer fiber)100% RecyclableRecyclable & compostable to meet environmental needs and FDA compliance for direct food contactMade with a chlorine-free process

Top of the line freezer grade kraft-backProven Performance on High-Speed Filling LinesExcellent Appearance and PrintabilityExcellent Sheet Stiffness: machine direction and cross direction

InverFreez

Fusion Paperboardwww.fusionpaperboard.com

Suzano Various weightsincluding .012 - .024 pt

Recyclable and biodegradableFSC Certified100% bleached eucalyptus pulp

Suzano Gourpwww.suzano.com.br/portal/

5 Disc Graphics, Inc. 10 Gilpin Avenue Hauppauge, NY 11788 T 631.234.1400 F 631.234.1460 www.discgraphics.com


PCW Post Consumer Waste

PDQ Pretty Darn Quick Displays

PE Polyethylene

PET Polyethylene Terephthalate

PLA Polylactic Acid

PP Polypropylene

PS Polystyrene

PU Polyurethanes

PVA Polyvinyl Alcohol

PVC Polyvinyl Chloride

RPET Recycled Terephthalate

SPC Sustainable Packaging Coalition

SVN Sustainable Value Network

ABS Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene

ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials

CFL Compact Fluorescent Light Bulb

CMUM Consumer Meaningful Unit of Measure

EVA Ethylene Vinyl Acetate

GO Governmental Organization

HDPE High-Density Polyethylene

IoPP Institute of Packaging Professionals

ISTA International Safe Transit Association

LCA Life-Cycle Analysis

LCI Life-Cycle Inventory

LDPE Low-Density Polyethylene

NGO Non-Government Organization

PC Polycarbonates

S E C T I O N T W O : P L A S T I C S

I M P O R T A N T A C R O N Y M S F O R E C O O R P L A S T I C T E R M S :

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PLASTICS

THICKNESS



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Plastics are traditionally specified using gauge for the thickness. In the context of measuring thickness, gauge can be defined as “a measurement (as of linear dimension) according to some standard or system”; or the thickness of a thin material (as sheet metal or plastic film). Gauge is used in the context of the material being measured. The gauge, the thickness, of plastic is measured in mils. A mil is a unit of measurement equal to .001” (one one-thousandth of an inch). 1 mil = .001” Countries outside of the United States often may express the thickness of plastic in microns. One mil is equal to 25.4 microns.

E Q U I V A L E N T M E A S U R E S F O R P L A S T I C S :

T H I C K N E S S

H O W I S P L A S T I C S P E C I F I E D ?

Gauge/Mil Thickness Thousandth of an Inch Thickness Micron Thickness snorcim 7.21 snorcim 4.52 snorcim 8.403

snorcim 183 snorcim 805 snorcim 267

snorcim 8.3911

”5000. ”100. ”210. ”510. ”020. ”030. ”740.

lim 5. lim 1 lim 21 lim 51 lim 02 lim 03 lim 74

Acrylic

ABS Acrylonitrile ButadieneStyrene

EVA Ethylene Vinyl Acetate

Material Description Advantages/Disadvantages

Colorless, corrosive liquid Occurs naturally, produced by several species of marine algae and in the stomach of sheep Fastest growing use of acrylic acid is in production of super absorbent polyacrylic acid polymers.

Example: Plexiglas, Lucite, Perspex, and Crystallite.

Polymerization of Acrylonitrile, Butadiene, and Styrene monomers Thermoplastic family of plastics is called "terpolymers", the combination of three different monomers to form a single material

Examples: Telephone handsets, computer and office equipment housings, safety helmets, luggage shells, pipes and fittings

Long chains of ethylene hydrocarbons with acetate groups randomly throughout the chains. Extrusion coats many things including nylon, polyester, cellophane and polypropylene films.

Hot melt adhesives, hot glue sticks, top of the line soccer cleats, are usually made from EVA, with additives like wax and resinExamples: Stretch film for shrink wrapping, shoe soles, disposable medical equipment

Light-stable and good weatherabilityVery rigid, providing stability in design, optical clarityScratches can easily be buffed outShatter resistant – used in WWII plane windowsBreathing acrylic acid vapors irritates the respiratory systemDirect contact with liquid acrylic irritates the skin and eyes Can contribute to the formation of photochemical smog when it reacts with volatile organic carbon substances

Outstanding impact strengthHigh mechanical stabilityGood dimensional stabilityElectrical insulating propertiesPoor solventPoor UV resistance unless protectedMaximum use temp. is 80°C (176°F)High friction and wearMolding at a high temperature improves the gloss and heat resistance of the product whereas the highest impact resistance and strength are obtained by molding at low temperature

Heat sealers Hot tack strength High flex life, good film clarity Adhesive to polar substrates (paper, polyester, wood) Readily accepts inks Low melting point and low temperature toughness.

HDPE High-Density Polyethylene

High-density version of PE plastic Lighter than water Molded, machined, and joined by welding. If color is added, it will make HDPE plastic have a matte opaque appearance

Example: Bottles for milk, water, juice, cosmetics, shampoo, laundry detergents, bags for groceries, reusable shipping containers

High stiffness and rigidity and high impact strengthChemical and grease resistantResistant to most solventsLightweight and shatterproofSusceptible to stress crackingPoor UV resistanceIt is supplied in FDA approved food gradeHDPE plastic is recycled at a higher rate than any other plastic and is accepted by every community recycling program



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PC Polycarbonates

PET Polyethylene Terephthalate

PLA Polylactic Acid

Formed by a condensation polymerization resulting

in a carbon that is bonded to threeoxygens.

The most common system for this polymerization is formed by a reaction of bisphenol A and phosgene.

Example: bulletproof windows, break resistant lenses, CD’s

Saturated, thermoplastic, polyester resin made by condensing ethylene glycol and terephthalic acid, which has assumed a role of primacy in fibers and molding materials

Example: soft drink bottles, fiber for carpet, fleece jackets, comforter fill, microwavable food trays

Bio-degradable polymer that can be produced from lactic acid, which can be fermented from crops such as maize. Often refferred to as “organic plastic”

Examples: food containers, disposabletableware

High strength and toughnessHeat resistantExcellent dimensional and color stabilityComposed of a hormone-disrupting chemical called bisphenol A, linked to problems such as cancer and obesityExcellent impact resistance and strength at low and high temperatures. Available in visually clear gradesFlame retardantMedium viscositySubject to stress crackingFairly high processing temperatures requiredChemical resistance is fair

Excellent barrier against oxygen and carbon dioxideClear and optically smoothResistant to most solventsGood UV resistanceLower impact resistance, difficult to cutExtremely hardWear-resistantDimensionally stableGood electrical insulationLow water absorption

Clear and naturally glossyExcellent in resistance to fungus and protection of foods from contamination of odor and colorResistant to moisture and greaseFormulated to be either rigid or flexibleMelting temperature is between 150-160°CPoor mechanical strength


LDPE Low-Density Polyethylene

Ethylene molecules are linked in a random fashion, with the main chains having side branchesBranching prevents the formation of a closely knit pattern, resulting in material matUsed predominately in film applicationsCan be used as wrapping foil for packaging, plastic bags (soft type that does not crackle), garbage bags, tubesExamples: laboratory equipment such as wash bottles and pipettes, shrink wrap, coatings for paper milk cartons, squeezable bottles (e.g., honey and mustard)

Translucent to opaqueVirtually unbreakable and at the same time quite flexibleNot reactive at room temperature, but some solvents will cause softening or swellingFlammablePoor UV resistanceSusceptible to environmental stress crackingLDPE has excellent resistance to water, moisture, and most organic solvents and chemicals (except ones with aromatic or chlorine content)High gas permeability (particularly CO2)



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PS Polystyrene

Examples: dishwasher safe food containers, fiber in carpeting that needs to be durable (such as carpet around gold courses), medicine bottles, bottle caps

Petroleum-based plastic made from the styrene monomer Can be rigid or foamed. Often combined with rubber to make high impact polystyrene (HIPS), which is used for packaging and durable applications requiring toughness, but

not clarity (ex: sneaker soles)Examples: Outside housing of the computer, model cars and airplanes, foam packaging, clear plastic drinking cups, CD jewel cases, packing peanuts, food service items, rigid food containers,Styrofoam cups

Easy to moldGood dimensional stabilityGood electrical properties and insulation in foamed formExcellent moisture barrierStiff in both rigid and foamed formsResistant to gamma radiationPoor chemical & UV resistanceMost serious deficiencies are low impact strength, poor weatherability, and poor chemical resistance. Numerous modified grades which seek to correct these shortcomings are commercially available.Acute health effects are generally irritation of the skin, eyes, upper respiratory tract, and gastrointestinal effectsChronic exposure affects central nervous systemProven effects on kidney function and blood stream EPA and the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classify styrene as a possible human carcinogen


NatureWorks® PLA NatureWorks plastic is made up of long molecular chains of polymer polylactide (PLA). 100 percent of the plastic is derived from naturally occurring plant starch. Standard field corn is used today to make PLA, but it could be manufactured from any plant material from which sugar can be harvested. This allows for renewable resources to replace finite ones, such as oil and natural gas. Corn is a natural feedstock and NatureWorks offers a significant reduction in energy use. This material could be used in food packaging, bottles, disposable service ware, labels, specialty cards, and consumer goods packaging. NatureWorks PLA aids in landfill diversion by offering the widest array of end-of-life options of any plastic. It can be composted, landfilled and incinerates clearly.

From: http://www.natureworksllc.com/

PP Polypropylene Thermoplastic resin used as fiber reinforcement

Made by polymerizing propylene Density is among the lowest of all plastics

Low moisture vapor transmissionInertness toward acids, alkalis, and most solventsVery easy to add dyes toExcellent resistance to dilute and concentrated acids, alcohols, bases, and mineral oilsLimited resistance to aromatic and halogenated hydrocarbons and oxidizing agentsDoesn’t soak up waterResistant to the addition of paint or ink once the cooling process has completedMelting point is very high at 338°FTranslucent material with excellent mechanical properties



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Advantages / Disadvantages for PVC:

Not toxic, Not soluble, Flexible, High impact strength – except in extremely low temperatures Brilliant clarity, excellent processing performance, resistant to grease, oil and chemicals Dangerous dioxins are created when PVC is produced, recycled and disposed of in incinerators. Dioxins are now present throughout the environment and the food chain, exposing them to people in their diets, particularly through fatty foods TCDD (dioxin) is a known human carcinogen and hormone disrupter. It is recognized as the most toxic synthetic compound ever produced. Humans and animals now carry body burdens of TCDD and other dioxins. Recent San Francisco laws prohibit the manufacture, sale or distribution of toys and childcare products if they contain the phthalates (pronounced: thalates) DEHP, DBP or BBP in levels higher than 0.1 percent. Phthalates are a liquid compound and can be thought of as “plasticizers” which makes PVC more flexible and soft. Products for children younger than 3 are banned if they contain DINP, DIDP or DnOP in levels exceeding 0.1 percent. San Francisco law prohibits manufacture, sale or distribution of a toy or childcare article intended for use by a child younger than 3 if it contains bisphenol A. In Europe, three phthalates: DEHP, DBP and BBP are banned in all toys and childcare articles. Additionally, DINP, DIDP and DNOP are banned from use in toys and articles that can be put children's mouths.

Walmart plans to eliminate PVC from all of its private-label packages. Sears and Kmart have begun reducing and phasing PVC out of its packaging and merchandise. They have began to label their products “PVC-Free” and are encouraging their vendors to do the same. Johnson & Johnson’s Healthy Future 2015 initiative targets eliminating PVC in primary, secondary and tertiary packaging Estee Lauder has announced that PVC won’t be used in packaging when they are able to use other materials.

PU Polyurethanes

PVC Polyvinyl Chloride

Composed of two principal raw materials, isocyanates and polyolsIsocyanates are highly reactive chemicals that act as a catalyst and are typically found in the hardener of two-part polyurethane systemsExamples: Wood floor covering, furniture, automobile seats, surfboards, wheels & adhesive

Polymer made by the catalytic polymerization of vinyl chloride Includes copolymers that contain at least 50% vinyl chloride Molding compounds can be extruded, injection molded, compression molded, calendered, and blow molded Can be broadly divided into rigid and flexible materials.

Examples: Pipe, siding, window frames, fencing, decking and railing, blister packs and clamshells, medical products such as blood bags, medical tubing, wire and cable insulation, carpet backing and flooring, bags for bedding and medical, shrink wrap

High abrasion resistance, High load bearing abilityToughness, high impact and tear resistanceTo make PU rigid foam, water, natural gas, crude oil, coal, and methane are all used.Production of a kilogram of rigid foam emits wastes including 3.7 kg of carbon dioxide, a major global warming gas, .5 kg chlorine ion and .29 kg sodium ion into water, .35 kg solid mineral waste. Quantities are slightly different for different types of polyurethane Exposure to isocyanate vapor can produce bronchitis, pulmonary edema, redness, swelling, and blistering of the skin.

See Below



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RPET Recycled Terephthalate Eco-Friendly alternative to PET and PVC packagingCan be used in producing sheet and film, industrial strapping, auto parts, fuse boxes, headliners, bumpers, grilles, door panels and luggage racks, plastic bottles and food containersExample: Polyester fiber products (carpet, fleece jackets, etc)

Combines post consumer (recycled PET) with pre-consumer recycled resin with no sacrifice to structural integrity. PET will be less expensive than RPET

Indicates that a package is made with a resin other than the previous six, or more than one resin and used in a multi-layer combination.

Dependent on resin or combination of resinsExamples: three- and five-gallon reusable water bottles, citrus juice and ketchup bottles, oven-baking bags, barrier layers and custom packaging

Dependent on the resin or combination of resins.

Information from:


• www.wisegeek.com• www.ehow.com• en.wikipedia.org• www.qualitycontainersne.com• designinsite.dk• www.azom.com• www.ides.com• www.azom.com• composite.about.com• www.profilex.com• www.4spe.org

• www.matbase.com• www.petresin.org• www.dynalabcorp.com• www.polymerprocessing.com• www.goodfellow.com• www.thezenith.com• uclue.com• www.madisongroup.com• www.coleparmer.com• www.recycledplastic.com• www.porex.com

• www.americanchemistry.com• www.epa.com/chemfact• www.earthresource.org• www.thegreenguide.com• www.pvcinformation.org• www.placon.com• www.plasticsmachining.com• www.ptsllc.com• www.lyondell.com• www.reprap.org• edis.ifas.ufl.edu• www.euractiv.com

Arguments for the use of PVC:

PVC is one of the most thoroughly tested plastics.Alternatives cannot compete with its safety, affordability, and flexibilityClaim that PVC is shown to be safe and environmentally soundVinyl takes 20% less energy to produce than most competing materialsReduces use of oil, coal, and other fossil fuelsCurbs carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gassesThe claim is that PVC is not recycled because recycling in the US is being limited to PET and HDPE. However, the problem is that the proper channels for recycling this material are not in place.Problem with recycling PVC lies in the problems of the recycling infrastructure and not with the packaging.There are no bans against PVC packaging, but instead on the use of certain phthalates in some products

Arguments against the use of PVC:

PVC cannot be collected for recyclingPVC contaminates the recycling stream when recycled in the wrong binOnce PVC is mixed with recycled PET resin, the whole batch is unusableSorting technology solves the problem of separating the PET and PVC but it is expensive and even the largest of companies cannot afford itUsing phthalates to soften the PVC and make it more flexible are not safe because of the links to reproductive system problems It is risky to subject people to this when they do not know the full effectMost times, the burning of PVC is done in an incinerator that is less than perfect, so there is a definite chance that people are exposed to the toxins

Advantages and Disadvantages from: Redding, Marie. “The PVC Controversy.” CPC Packaging, March/April 2008: 76-84.



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Hop Industries Corporations PET Films for Packaging and Printing .012 mil - .047 mil Lead time for custom run orders is 6-8 weeks.

Attributes

PET for Vacuum Forming

High Transparency High Gloss High Impact Resistance Strong Chemical and Moisture Barriers Suitable for all vacuum forming requirements Typical Applications: packaging for stationary, toys, tools, gifts and other merchandise

PET for Food Packaging

A-PET and R-PET are both FDA compliant for direct food contact Non-toxic formulation Typical Applications: packaging for candy, produce, food and bakery items

A-PET for Anti-Static Packaging

Two Types: one has anti-static agents added internally, and second has the anti-static agents coated on the surface Coated material allows for better transparency and static resistance Typical Applications: Packaging for electronic parts, cell phones, PDA and other static sensitive products

A-PET for Folding Boxes

Excellent Transparency, high gloss and non-crease whitening Typical Applications: boxes for packaging toys, gifts, clothes, cosmetics, retail items and food

A-PET for Printing Applications

Easily printable via offset lithography and screen printing Excellent transparency and static resistance Typical Applications: Printed boxes and packages, sports cards and collectibles

Manufacturer/Distributor Product/Trade Name Availability



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FOREST

STEWARDSHIP

COUNCIL

FOREST

STEWARDSHIP

COUNCILL

D E S C R I P T I O N :• FSC is an independent, non-governmental, not for profit organization established to promote the responsible management of the world’s forests.• FSC’s standards are the highest social and environmental requirements in the forestry sector and they have proven to work across continents, forest types, sizes and ownership. FSC standards ensure these forests maintain the values and benefits they provide to society.• FSC’s mission is to meet the social, ecological, and economic rights and needs of the present generation without compromising those of future generations.

B E N E F I T S :• By providing a market differentiation mechanism, FSC enables responsible forest managers to capture more value from their forests, allowing them to compete with pressures from other land uses and the artificially low prices caused by predatory and illegal logging.• FSC certification offers forest managers rewards for managing their forests the way that FSC promotes. This means, following the highest social and environmental criteria there is.

C R I T E R I A F O R C E R T I F I C A T I O N :1. All content in pure products must come from an FSC certified forest. There is no recycled or non-FSC fiber of any kind. Non-wood fiber or non-fiber materials don’t factor into a product’s FSC status – just wood and fiber are concerned.2. An FSC Recycled product means that a minimum of 85% of the wood fiber content is from post-consumer sources, with a maximum of 15% coming from post-industrial sources.3. An FSC Mixed product is a blend of FSC Pure, Recycled, and/or Controlled fiber. Controlled fiber is any wood fiber in an FSC product that isn’t from an FSC forest or recycled. They are screened to assure that they aren’t contributing to illegal logging, natural forest conversion to other land uses, the liquidation of high conservative value forests, civil rights violations and genetic modification of forest species.

C H A I N O F C U S T O D Y C E R T I F I C A T I O N :• FSC Chain of Custody certification verifies FSC certified forest products through the production chain. FSC Chain of Custody certification is for companies that manufacture, process or trade in timber or non-timber forest products and want to demonstrate to their customers that they use responsibly produced raw materials. FSC Chain of Custody helps companies to strengthen their sourcing policies where FSC is the preferred option.

L O G O S : F O R E S T S T E W A R D S H I P C O U N C I L

Available for use through Disc Graphics. Note: Use of the FSC logo must be approved by management.

The FSC has restrictions on logo use, placement and style. FSC paper or paperboard requires a Chain of Custody audit trail and will therefore

cost more than non-certified paper.

S E C T I O N T H R E E : E N V I R O N M E N T A L L O G O S


F S C

RECYCLE

D E S C R I P T I O N :• Recyclable means that it has the potential to be recycled. It encourages people to recycle the product. This symbol does not mean that it was made from recycled goods. • Recycled products have been made from products that were melted down or ground up, or from materials that are used, reconditioned or manufactured.

B E N E F I T S :• These symbols are universally recognized around the world.• Recycling saves energy and resources, decreases pollution, decreases tree cutting, reduces reliance on imported oil.• Recycling protects and expands US manufacturing jobs and increases US competitiveness.• Choosing recycled products saves energy and prevents pollution caused by the manufacturing of products from virgin materials.• Recycling and using recycled products helps sustain the environment for future generations.

C R I T E R I A F O R C E R T I F I C A T I O N : • A product is marked as recyclable if it can be separated and collected from household and commercial trash for reuse or to make another product or package. • For a product to be considered recycled, this means that the fibers were considered either pre-consumer or post-consumer waste. Pre-consumer waste is fibers that occur as an industrial by-product. Post consumer waste are items that have actually been used and then recycled. If no percentage is indicated, then it is composed of 100% recycled goods. • Otherwise, there will be a percentage value found in the middle certifying how much of the item is made with recycled goods.

Recyclable

Recycled

Available for use through Disc Graphics.

L O G O S : R E C Y C L A B L E / R E C Y C L E D



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R E C Y C L E D / R E C Y C L A B L E

CHLORINE

FREE

D E S C R I P T I O N :• The Chlorine Free Product’s Association is an independent non-profit accreditation and standard setting organization • When chlorine bonds chemically with carbon-based compounds (such as lignins), it produces dioxins and toxic pollutants. When released into water, they do not break down. Dioxin, even when released in miniscule amounts, bioaccumulates as it moves up the food chain, reaching its highest concentration in humans, where it is increasingly linked to cancers as well as endocrine, reproductive, nervous and immune system damage. B E N E F I T S :• Methods of bleaching paper pulp without chlorine totally eliminate the possibility of dioxins -replacing chlorine with oxygen, ozone and hydrogen peroxide instead.

C R I T E R I A F O R C E R T I F I C A T I O N : Chlorine-free paper is categorized as Totally Chlorine Free (TCF), Elementally Chlorine Free (ECF) or Processed Chlorine Free (PCF).

TCF: • A term reserved for virgin fiber papers. TCF papers do not use pulp produced with chlorine or chlorine containing compounds such as bleaching agents. A certified producer has no current or pending environmental permit violations and the pulp fiber comes from sustainable harvested forests free of old growth. PCF: • A term reserved for recycled content papers. All recycled fibers used as a feedstock must meet EPA or regional governing authority guidelines for post-consumer content and have not been re-bleached with chlorine containing compounds. Depending on grade, minimum of 30% PCW is required. A certified producer has no current or pending environmental permit violations and the pulp fiber comes from sustainable harvested forests free of old growth.

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CHOICE

ENVIRONMENTAL

CHOICE

D E S C R I P T I O N : • Launched by the Canadian federal government in 1988, EcoLogo is North America’s largest environmental standard and certification organization. EcoLogo provides customers – public, corporate, and consumer – with assurance that the products and services bearing the logo meet stringent standards of environmental leadership. The program compares products and services with others in the same category, develops rigorous and scientifically relevant criteria that reflect the entire lifecycle of the product, and awards the EcoLogo to those that are verified by an independent third party as complying with the criteria.

B E N E F I T S :

• EcoLogo develops and promotes higher standards of environmental performance against which products and services can be assessed. These standards contain the requirements applicants must meet to become EcoLogo certified.

C R I T E R I A F O R C E R T I F I C A T I O N : 1. Defining the product and its environmental and market profile • Helps increase the understanding of environmental and market details by distinguishing various options available in the market, how products are used and what the functions are. 2. Proposing Drafts • Proposing criteria to distinguish environmental leadership • Meet the EcoLogo principle of identifying better environmental choices. • Set quantifiable and verifiable criteria • Ensure definitions and test methods are consistent with international norms • Rely on stakeholder input and expertise3. Stakeholder consultation • Stakeholders from a wide range of perspectives are selected to actively participate in and contribute to the criteria process. • Stakeholders contribute to the initial draft development and subsequent draft revision stages. 4. Iterative Consultation and Draft Revision • Resulting draft document is made available to the public for comment through posting on the EcoLogo website for a four to eight week long review period. At the end of this period, a commentary report is prepared and made available to stakeholders. Commentary draft is revised and stakeholder comments are sought until a certification document is finalized. 5. Final Criteria Document and Ongoing Maintenance. • EcoLogo members ensure the criteria are updated and represent current environmental leadership.

For information purposes only. Not available through Disc Graphics. For more information, contact: www.ecologo.org

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ALLIANCE

RAINFOREST

ALLIANCE

D E S C R I P T I O N : • The Rainforest Alliance (RA) is an international nonprofit organization that works to conserve biodiversity and ensure sustainable livelihoods by transforming land-use practices, business practices and consumer behavior. • Certification, as defined by the Rainforest Alliance, is a conservation tool whereby an independent, third party awards a seal of approval guaranteeing consumers that the products they are buying are the result of practices carried out according to a specific set of criteria balancing ecological, economic and social considerations.

B E N E F I T S : • Certification is an increasingly important tool for driving continual positive change. It provides an effective method for ensuring that natural resources are managed for the long term. Certification offers land users and businesses guidance on producing goods and providing services according to practical, efficient practices that will not deplete resources or negatively impact the environment or local communities.

C R I T E R I A F O R C E R T I F I C A T I O N :

1. After an application is processed, the Rainforest Alliance will determine if a formal pre-assessment is required prior to conducting the full evaluation.2. A multi-disciplinary team conducts fieldwork to assess the candidate’s performance, using the FSC’s regionally adapted standards as the “measuring stick.”3. The Rainforest Alliance team designs and implements a stakeholder consultation process that seeks outside input from local communities, environmental groups, government representatives, and scientific researchers.4. After consultation and fieldwork, an assessment report is created and reviewed by the candidate and independent peer reviewers.5. Subsequent annual audits are conducted approximately one year after the original certificate is issued.

For information purposes only. Not available through Disc Graphics. For more information, contact: www.rainforest-alliance.org

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GREEN

SEAL

GREEN

SEAL

D E S C R I P T I O N : • Green Seal is an independent, non-profit organization dedicated to safeguarding the environment and transforming the marketplace by promoting the use of environmentally responsible products and services. Green Seal develops life-cycle based sustainability standards for products, services and companies, and offers third-party certification for those that meet the criteria in the standard.

B E N E F I T S : • Products only become Green Seal certified after rigorous testing and evaluation, including on-site visits.• Green Seal certification ensures that a product meets rigorous, science-based leadership standards. This gives manufacturers the assurance to back up their claims and purchasers confidence that certified products are better for human health and the environment.

C R I T E R I A F O R C E R T I F I C A T I O N :

• Green Seal accepts applications for certification. Products are then evaluated for compliance with the applicable Green Seal standard. Test data is gathered for the environmental and performance requirements outlined in the standard. The manufacturing facility is then visited to evaluate quality control procedures. This ensures that the current product is representative of future production. • If the product meets the Green Seal standard, it will be awarded the Green Seal. The seal may be used on the product, on packaging, in advertising, promotional materials, catalogs, and in product descriptions. • Once certified, products are subject to annual monitoring to ensure that the product offered for sale continues to meet the Green Seal standard. Any deviation is immediately brought to the manufacturer's attention and corrective action must be instituted within an appropriate time. Non-compliance may result in termination of the manufacturer's privilege to carry the Green Seal on its product.

For information purposes only. Not available through Disc Graphics. For more information, contact: www.greenseal.org

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1. Company must currently be selling or using Green Seal-certified products/services to legally display the Green Seal Providers’ Graphics.

2. Use of the Green Seal Providers’ Graphics does not imply an endorsement by or partnership with Green Seal.

3. Right of Advance Approval of Use of Mark and Green Seal Name: • Green Seal may request review and approval in advance the use of its name, the graphics, or any representations concerning its program. • Green Seal may request name and contact information of product distributor or sales representative, date of certification and last monitoring for services, or a print sample or photo of graphics usage.

4. Reproduction: • When reproducing the graphic, please use only as supplied. • Do not make the graphic an outline or change the colors of the graphic. • Do not rotate the graphic or distort it in any way. • Do not separate any of the graphics elements, replace the approved wording or substitute any part of the graphic.

5. Color:

It is recommended that the logo or graphic be printed in the recognized blue and green combination. • The preferred colors for Green Seal Provider’s logo are PMS 354 Green and PMS 307 Blue or reasonable facsimiles of these colors. • If printing in one color then the logos may appear in 1-color, preferably black.

6. Minimum Size: • The graphic may be resized, but the proportions must be maintained. • For legibility, we recommend that the graphic not be reproduced smaller than ¾” in diameter. • Lettering legibility inside the graphic must be maintained on the web.



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INITIATIVEE

D E S C R I P T I O N : • SFI is an industry trade association, which means it is backed by forest industries. In contrast, FSC is an environmentally credible non-industry certification and labeling program. • The SFI program provides rigorous environmental standards and performance measures that integrate the protection of our environment with perpetual growing and harvesting of trees. Responsible environmental behavior and sound business decisions can co-exist.

B E N E F I T S :• SFI program participants practice sustainable forestry on all the lands they manage. They also influence millions of additional acres through the training of loggersand foresters in best management practices and outreach programs.• Sustainable forestry practices meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs, which includes practicing a land stewardship ethic that joins together the conservation of soil, air and water quality, wildlife and fish habitat, and aesthetics with the reforestation, managing, growing, nurturing and harvesting of trees for useful products.• SFI chain-of-custody certification helps companies address the growing demand from governments, customers, and consumers for forest products from responsible sources.

C R I T E R I A F O R C E R T I F I C A T I O N :Written policy must be available to implement and achieve: 1. Sustainable Forestry • Must meet present needs without compromising the ability of future generations that integrates reforestation and managing, growing, nurturing and harvesting trees for useful products with the conservation of soil, air, and water quality. 2. Responsible Parties • Use and promote sustainable forestry practices.3. Reforestation and Production Capacity • Provide for regeneration after harvest and maintain the productive capacity of the forestland base.4. Forest Health and Productivity • Protect forests from uncharacteristic and economically or environmentally undesirable wildfire, diseases and other damaging agents. Maintain and improve long-term forest health.

5. Long-Term Forest and Soil Productivity • Protect and maintain long term forest and soil productivity.

6. Protection of Water Resources • Protect water bodies and riparian zones 7. Protection of Special Sites and Biological Diversity • Manage forests and lands of special significance in a manner that takes into account their unique qualities and to promote a diversity of wildlife habitats. 8. Legal Compliance • Comply with applicable federal, provincial, state and local forestry and related environmental laws, statutes and regulations. 9. Continual Improvement • Continually improve the practice of forest management and monitor, measure and report performance.

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D E S C R I P T I O N : • The Green-e program is run by the Center for Resources (CRS), which is a non-profit organization. Green-e is the nation’s leading independent certification and verification program for renewable energy and greenhouse gas emission reductions in the retail market. It has developed and implemented consumer protection standards for the renewable energy market. Green-e Marketplace is a program that allows companies to display the logo when they have purchased a qualifying amount of renewable energy and passed the verification standards.

B E N E F I T S :When you see the Green-e logo: • You are supporting new renewable resources: The windmill, solar panel or other generator that produced your renewable energy was built since 1997. • There has been no double selling: You are the only one that can claim the benefits of the renewable energy you bought; these benefits include the fact that renewable energy produces little or no greenhouse gas emissions. • Your purchase goes beyond business as usual: Generators that were built as the result of a law or mandate cannot sell renewable energy that is Green-e Energy certified. You are buying renewable energy beyond what is required by law, and helping expand the production of renewable energy in the U.S. and Canada. C R I T E R I A F O R C E R T I F I C A T I O N : • Purchase Green-e Certified Renewable Energy and/or generate a qualifying amount of electricity from an eligible on-site generation facility • Meet all requirements outlined in the Logo Use Agreement • Attest that the organization has met its renewable energy commitment by submitting the appropriate forms • Annually attest that the organization has met its Eligible Renewable Energy Commitment by submitting the appropriate forms • Submit annual Green-e Marketplace fee

Available for use through Disc Graphics. Note: We must acquire alicense to use this logo…Contact Sales or Marketing for more

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D E S C R I P T I O N :• The EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) is an independent federal agency that protects human health and the environment.• The Green Power Partnership is a voluntary program, run by the EPA that encourages organizations to buy green power as a way to reduce the environmental impacts associated with purchased electricity use. The partnership currently has hundreds of partner organizations voluntarily purchasing billions of kilowatt-hours of green power annually.

B E N E F I T S :• EPA defines green power as electricity produced from solar, wind, geothermal, biomass, and low-impact hydroelectric sources. Green power sources produce electricity with an environmental profile superior to conventional power technologies and produce no anthropogenic (human caused) greenhouse gas. Those who use green power can help to avoid environmental impacts and its green-house gas reductions benefits.• Partnering with EPA can help your organization lower the transaction costs of buying green power, reduce its carbon footprint, and communicate its leadership to key stakeholders.

C R I T E R I A F O R C E R T I F I C A T I O N :Potential Partner organizations must meet or exceed a minimum percentage of green power that corresponds to the organization’s purchased electricity use for a chosen purchase scope. Green power purchases must also meet eligible resource, vintage, and “new” renewable requirements.

• Partners must acquire green power generated from eligible renewable resources, which include solar, wind, geothermal, biogas, eligible biomass, and eligible biomass, and eligible low impact hydroelectric sources.• Partner purchases must be voluntary and incremental to the renewable electricity included in the standard electricity service.• Steps to Becoming a Partner 1. Assess the amount of your annual electricity use (kilowatt-hours) for your facility or a logical aggregation of facilities, up to an organization-wide level 2. Determine the percentage purchase requirement your organization must meet to qualify as a Green Power Partner 3. Download, print, complete, and fax EPA your partnership agreement. Your organization has six months to meet or exceed EPA’s green power requirements 4. Work with EPA on identifying products that meet your organization’s objectives and goals. Make a purchase an submit your purchase data to EPA

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Partners may only use the logo in conjunction with the level at which the organization has joined the Partnership. An organization may join the Partnership for a facility, an operating unit, or entire organization, or geographically on a statewide, utility area or national basis. If an organization joins the Partnership with just one of its facilities, or for any subset of the organization, Partnership benefits – including logo usage rights – extend only to that facility or subset of the organization.

The logo may not be altered, cut apart, separated, incorporated into other logo designs, or otherwise distorted in perspective or appearance. The logo may be resized, but proportions must be maintained. For legibility, it is recommended that the logo not be reproduced smaller than 1.5 inches long by .66 inches high, with a border of one-eighth inch around all sides separating it from text or other graphic elements.

The logo or name may never be used in any manner that would imply Green Power Partnership or EPA endorsement of a company, its products, or its services. Neither the logo nor the name may be used in any other company name, product name, service name, do mainname, website title, or the like.

Watermarks of the logo are allowed provided the usage complies with these Logo Use Guidelines. The words “Green Power Partnership” may also be used as a watermark. The Green Power Partnership may in its discretion change the terms of Partnership logo usage guidelines, and Green Power Partnership has the right to terminate or withdraw licenseto use the logo at its discretion without penalty.

Partners and other authorized organizations are responsible for their own use of the logo, as well as use by their representatives, such as ad agencies and implementation contractors.

Violations:

The Green Power Partnership monitors the proper use of its name and logo. The following explains the general course of action for addressing logo violations:

1. Anyone who misuses the logo will be contacted in writing or by telephone. 2. A reasonable amount of time will be given to correct the error(s) per the Partnership’s discretion. The time frame will be dependent upon the medium in which the violation appearedand the severity of the infraction. 3. Follow-up will be conducted to ensure that the error(s) has been corrected. Failure to makethe required changes may result in termination of a Partner’s participation in the Partnershipand/or legal action.



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RENEWABLE

CHOICE ENERGYGY

D E S C R I P T I O N :• Renewable Choice is a leading national provider of renewable energy and carbon offsets. They provide renewable energy and carbon offsets to organizations and individuals across the country. They aim to provide opportunities to help move society towards a more sustainable future.• Renewable Choice provides service in areas of carbon accounting and disclosure, supply chain sustainability assessments and scorecard programs, energy audits, renewable energy, carbon offsets and strategic planning.

B E N E F I T S :• Every time employees drive a company truck or turn on the lights, they generate carbon dioxide emissions – the leading cause of climate change.• Renewable Choice Energy helps to cut down on these emissions by funding carbon reductions. They do this through the use of carbon offsets such as renewable energy, industrial fuel switching, biodigesters, landfill caps, energy efficiency, aforestation and reforestation.• Renewable Choice helps clients become leaders in their industry by supporting sustainability initiatives that increase transparency, reduce risk, lower costs, leverage competitive advantages and improve stakeholder relations.

C R I T E R I A F O R C E R T I F I C A T I O N : • Renewable energy producers generate Renewable Energy Credits every time they generate electricity. Renewable Choice Energy sells these credits on behalf of the renewable energy producers. 1. Most electricity comes from burning fossil fuels like coal and gas 2. One of the largest impacts you have on the environment is created by the electricity you use for your business or home 3. You pay your normal electricity bill 4. When you buy Renewable Energy Credits equal to your electricity usage, you guarantee that wind energy producers add the same number of kilowatt hours of clean electricity to the grid, reducing the overall need for fossil fuels.


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REQUIREMENTS

Renewable Choice Logo Use GuidelinesThere are three mark portfolios available to Renewable Choice stakeholders for use intheir marketing and communications efforts:

Mark Portfolio 1. Renewable Choice Energy Logo -Used when listing Renewable Choice Energy as your partner on products, websites,printed materials, and any communication efforts. This should also be the logo usedanytime a partner wishes to display the Renewable Choice logo next to its corporate logo.Additional marks to be used in conjunction with the Renewable Choice Energy logo only.

Mark Portfolio 2. Purchase Marks -Used to promote an organization’s purchase of Renewable Energy or Carbon Offsets.These marks are only available to those organizations, which have signed a RenewableChoice Partnership Agreement. The 100% Offset marks can only be used when a companyhas a signed agreement for a 100% Offset. These logos can be used on products, printedmaterials, and any communication effort where the intent of the mark is to promote a Renewable Energy Offset or Carbon Offset purchase.

Mark Portfolio 3. Promotional Marks -Used in marketing materials or a website to show that a company has purchased RenewableEnergy Certificates or Carbon Offsets. These logos can be used on products, printed materials, sponsorship materials, and any communication effort intended to promote your purchase.

General Guidelines:1. The logos may not be altered, cut apart, separated, or otherwise distorted in perspective or appearance. 2. The logos and Renewable Choice name may never be used in any manner that would imply endorsement of a company, its products, or its services. Neither the logos nor the Renewable Choice name may be used in any other company name, product name, service name, domainname, Web site title, or the like, except as agreed upon for Renewable Choice Partners. 3. Partners and other authorized organizations are responsible for their own use of the Renewable Choice Marks, as well as use by their representatives, such as ad agencies and implementation contractors.4. Should new logos or marks be developed, stakeholders should begin using the new logos immediately for any campaigns or materials currently in development or planned for the future.

*For additional information on using these guidelines, refer to Renewable Choice Energy Logo Usage Book



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PAPERBOARD

RECYCLED

PAPERBOAR

D E S C R I P T I O N : • The 100% Recycled Paperboard Alliance (RPA-100%) is an independent, non-profit trade alliance that brings together leading 100% recycled paperboard manufacturers to analyze the benefits and promote the use of 100% recycled paperboard.• RPA-100% serves as an information resource on the benefits of recycled paperboard and provides assurance of the recycled content of packaging through its 100% recycled paperboard licensing program.

B E N E F I T S : • Use 100% recycled paperboard to fight global warming, protect forests, and reduce landfill burdens.• The versatility of 100% recycled paperboard allows it to be customized for all varieties of folding carton, luxury, and club store packaging applications• Even in a demanding distribution environment, 100% recycled paperboard maintains its strength• Recycled paperboard is consistently clean throughout, has a very high level of profile uniformity and is produced with state of the art quality processes and controls• 100% recycled paperboard is less expensive on a ton per ton basis• By converting 250 tons of virgin paperboard to 250 tons of CRB, four hundred thousand pounds less solid waste is produced – enough to fill 15 garbage trucks each year

C R I T E R I A F O R C E R T I F I C A T I O N : • RPA-100% offers companies the opportunity to identify 100% recycled paperboard packaging through its licensing program, which began in 1995. The “100% Recycled Paperboard” symbol is provided to users of CRB (coated recycled paperboard) or URB (uncoated recycled paperboard) when they sign on as an RPA-100% licensee. • Only the “100% Recycled Paperboard” symbol identifies a package as 100% recycled paperboard and 100% recyclable.


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REQUIREMENTS

Created in 1995 by the 100% Recycled Paperboard Alliance, Inc. (RPA-100%), the 100% recycledpaperboard symbol is displayed today on a wide range of products and packaging made with 100% recycled paperboard. The 100% recycled paperboard symbol is owned by RPA-100% and is reserved exclusively for licensed use on products and packaging made with 100% recycled paperboard, and use of the symbol is free for licensees of RPA-100%. More than 80 companies have signed licensing agreements with RPA-100% to display the symbol on products and packaging made from 100% recycled paperboard.

Symbol User Specifications: Users must obtain prior written approval from RPA-100% to deviate from these specifications, which were developed by RPA-100% to comply with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) “Guides for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims.”

Symbol Size & Typeface: The symbol must not be reproduced below 7/32”, 3.64 point type - the smallest size shown on this page. The elements of the symbol must always be in the proportions shown on this page regardless of size. The typeface of the symbol must be Helvetica Black initial caps.

Use of the Symbol with Other Matter: The symbol must not be altered in any way. It also must be spaced appropriately so as to be seen as distinct and not associated with other symbols, markings and text that may appear on packaging.

Color: The symbol must appear as a single solid color, or in the case of the use of the symbol on a dark background, may appear as white reverse.



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PaperFoam® Trays www.paperfoam.com

DISCover Green Tree-Free Paper™www.discgraphics.com

Plastic Trays with Recycled Content

• Consists entirely of natural, renewable materials • Can be recycled with paper and is biodegradable • CO2 emissions are much lower when compared to plastics • Lightweight product reduces shipping costs • 100 percent biodegradable and recyclable with paper • Carbon Friendly: Using PaperFoam packaging reduces the carbon footprint 85-90 percent, compared to plastic packaging.

• A tree free paper that is made with no water consumption, no bleaching chemicals and no air pollution• Made from 80% Calcium Carbonate with 20% non-toxic resin (HDPE – High Density Polypropylene). Calcium Carbonate comes from limestone collected as waste material from existing quarries for the building and construction industry. • Made with a clean production process which does not utilize water or emit toxic air• Chlorine and Acid free• Can be recycled to make new paper or other plastic products, can also be recycled in building and construction industry, waste treatment, farming, etc.

• 35 percent post consumer waste, 65 percent post industrial waste• Recyclable• Polystyrene based• Vendor receives unused product from distribution centers and retailers who return the jewel cases and trays for recycling. The parts are separated, ground up into pellets, blended with Post Industrial waste (PIW). PIW is generated from manufacturers or processes that create polystyrene waste. • No harmful emissions or chemicals generated from the process.

• CD trays • DVD trays • BluRay trays • Custom made packaging for electronics

• Alternative to traditional papers used in the printing industry

• CD Trays • DVD Trays • BluRay Trays • Game Trays

• Packaging applications including high-value films, rigid thermoformed food and beverage containers, coated papers and boards, package window materials, etc.

NatureWorks PLAwww.natureworksllc.com

• Made from 100% annually renewable resources• Currently produced from the annually renewable resource corn (maize) – the most widely available fermentable sugar in the world• Gloss and clarity similar to polystyrene and exhibits strength and modulus comparable to hydrocarbon-based thermoplastics• Resists grease and oil, offers an excellent flavor and odor barrier• Applications can be clear, opaque, flexible or rigid• Fewer fossil fuels are required to produce


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Product is comprised of three levels: facestock, liner and adhesiveFacestock:• Compostable, white plastic film, made from an annually renewable resource• Excellent slip characteristics• High natural dyne level• Excellent Scratch ResistanceLiner:• Semi-bleached• Supercalendered (pressed in rollers of a machine) white kraftAdhesive:• Acrylic permanent pressure-sensitive adhesive designed for paper-to-paper labeling applications• Meets requirements for Environmentally Benign Adhesives• Adhesive to a variety of paper and paperboard substrates• Should be considered when recycling of the labeled substrate is desired

Polylactic Acid Digitrays• More eco friendly alternative to Polystyrene digitrays. • Not quite as clear as polystyrene, and much more expensivePolypropylene Digitrays• Eco Friendly Material• Polypropylene is on Wal-Mart’s list of preferred plastics• Recyclable• Cost is the same as current Polystyrene digitraysRecycled Polystyrene DigitraysBiodegradable DVD boxesEco-Box™• 100 percent recyclable materials• Mass of plastic was reduced by strategically removing material from non- functional inconspicuous areas in a way that the overall quality is unaffected• Packages look and act the same, and consumers will only notice the environmentally friendly difference after removing the DVD and the booklet• Can be made biodegradable• Weigh 43 grams, about 10-15 grams less than standard packaging

Homemade papers (such as plantable seeded paper)• Made with 100% Post Consumer Waste and is 100% Recyclable• Infuse papers with anything from garlic skins to coffee chaff to scraps of denim clothing• Use own junk mail to create paper called 100% Junk Mail®• Color papers using earth pigments• Able to be printed using conventional print processesHemp Heritage • Combination of 25% North American grown hemp and 75% post consumer• Acid and chlorine bleach free• Natural white color

Green Field Paper

Corn Stock Labelswww.acucote.com

Viva Magneticswww.viva.com.hk

Eco-Box™www.viva-eco-box.com

Self-Adhesive Labeling in: • Product Authentication• Food and Beverage• Direct Mail• Retail and Point of Purchase• Durable goods• Primary and Product Decoration

• DVD• BluRay• Games• DVD Multipack (3 to 10 discs)

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• Combination of mineral powder (about 80 percent Calcium Carbonate) and a small quantity of non-toxic resin (about 20 percent Polyethylene) which acts as a binder to create an environmentally friendly tree-less paper• Requires no water or bleach to produce • Water resistant and tear resistant• Not a fiber so it does not absorb ink like regular paper. • Therefore, 20-30 percent less ink is required to print• Will degrade back to source when left out in nature for 3-9 months• Harvesting of trees is unnecessary to produce

• Made from renewable vegetable fiber waste• Recycle with paperboard folders• Price will be comparable to ClearGripz and SureGripz molded plastic hubs

Terraskinwww.terraskin.com

EcoHub™www.erpack.com

• Comes in a range of weights so can be used for a variety of items such as shopping bags, hang tags, gift boxes, signs, labels, etc.

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Eliminate unnecessary materials.

Right-size packages and optimize material strength. Design appropriate forcustomer.

Design for reuse where appropriate.

Use materials made of renewable resources measured by ASTM D6866. Select materials that are biodegradable and meet ASTM-D6400 or D6868.

Use materials made of post consumer and post industrial recycled contentwithout compromising quality. Design for recyclables post use and meet FTCguidelines for label claims.

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is the program that setsDisc Graphics apart as a leader in sustainable packaging.

Partnering with our clients, our step-by-step process takes you through thecomplex realm of environmentally-friendly possibilities.

Step 1 : Define your objectives (every process begins with knowing where we want to end up)Stating your objectives in terms of your environment strategy gives us the direction weneed to initiate our eco-design program. If you’re uncertain, we’ll work with you to definethe objectives. These might include concepts such as source reduction (decreasing theamount of materials or energy consumed), recyclability of the package, or sustainability.

Step 2 : Create package attributes that match the objectives (operationalize the objectives)Knowing the objectives will allow us to design packaging using suitable materials andappropriate manufacturing processes. We consider other elements, including productand package lifestyles, distribution and sales channels, and potential consumer valueperception. Working with existing packaging, we apply The 3R’s: Rethink/Resize/ Reconstruct... it’s all about challenging conventional packaging ideas and exploringeco-friendly possibilities.

Step 3 : Measure the results (environmental and package-performance objectives)Calculating environmental metrics to demonstrate the eco-effectiveness of the design iscritical. Our Eco-Resources Coordinator and design team will deliver solutions that matchyour environmental objectives, and the accountability to support it.

In support of Disc Graphics environmental mission statement, “Moving Eco-ConsciousnessInto Action,” we have received FSC Certification, and manufacture with Renewable Energy.Disc offers cutting-edge carton converting, design & pre-press services and mini-flute packaging capability for use in cartons & displays.

For further information contact:John RebecchiSr VP Marketing & New Business Development631.300.1158

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