subject: Unibind And Peleman Industries: Dedicated To The Environment [print this page] Saving the planet is everyone's responsibility, even when you need to bind your own books. Unibind is a thermal binding system that can not only provide you with professional-looking books, it can help you feel like you're part of the solution instead of part of the problem. This is because Unibind, a division of Peleman Industries, is a company that is very conscious of its impact on the environment and it shows this commitment not only with its products, but also its values and the types of programs it has in place to promote eco-consciousness. Here's an in-depth look at this company's commitment to environmental preservation and awareness.
1.) Harnessing the power of the sun. While most of the American business of the organization is conducted in the company's office in Alpharetta, Georgia, Unibind actually has its headquarters in Belgium. There, the company's building is equipped with a large solar panel installation that powers the manufacture of their products. This is the largest solar installation of any private corporation in that particular European country.
2.) Recycling programs. The vast majority of today's offices at least have a cardboard box in which employees can toss their paper for recycling. But Unibind takes it further. It has implemented recycling programs at both its Belgian and American offices to cut down on the amount of garbage the company produces and promote the awareness of our effect on the planet.
3.) Forestry Stewardship Council recognition. The Forestry Stewardship Council (FSC) is an organization dedicated to forest management that's ethical and responsible. The organization provides recognition to environmentally savvy corporations such as Peleman Industries and Unibind. The corporation is currently certified by the FSC for its use of post-consumer waste in the development of their products. This certification just demonstrates how much Peleman cares about the planet.
4.) High-quality products that are earth-friendly. As mentioned before, this corporation's products are made from recycled materials. These include the very popular PhotoBook and SteelBook covers. Both of these products contain up to 75% of post-consumer materials. They're also high-quality and offer you a great way of creating your own beautiful hardcover books while giving the planet a helping hand.
5.) A commitment to the future. Unibind isn't just focused on the here and now, it has also considered what lies ahead in the future. The company currently manufactures SteelCrystal and SteelMatte covers that contain a metal spine and plastic covers. Plastic is hardly the greenest material available, so the company is planning on using PVC-free covers for these products in the future. By 2010, all SteelCrystal and SteelMatte covers should not contain any PVC at all, so you'll have one more eco-friendly book-binding option available to you.
When it comes to saving the Earth, some companies (and individuals) are all talk and no action. That's not the case with Unibind and Peleman Industries. This organization cares deeply about our planet and is taking concrete steps to secure a better future. When you bind with this corporation's products, both professionalism and awareness are evident in every book you produce.
