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October 26, 2009

2009 SGIA Expo Supports Sustainable Imaging

Fairfax, Virginia - The 2009 SGIA Expo (New Orleans, October 7-9) not only showcased the most innovative technologies in the specialty imaging industry, but also promoted sustainable imaging solutions with its Recycling Initiative and Expo signs.

Earlier this month, SGIA arranged for all recyclable media to be picked up from exhibitors' booths and delivered directly to the recycling center on the Expo floor. Once all of the recyclable media was collected and sorted, the material was directed back into domestic extrusion rather than exported for incineration or unknown applications. SGIA collected a total of 15,987 pounds of material.

"All of the parties that participated in the Initiative should be commended," said Brett Thompson, Director of Environmental Affairs at Laird Plastics, who managed the program. "Thank you to YRC, Shepard Exposition Services, SBC Recycling and all of the exhibiting companies who assisted in making the Expo Recycling Initiative a success."

Expo Signs
Sustainable initiatives also took place throughout the Expo lobby and in the aisles. Value Vinyls, a supplier of digital and screen-printing media, donated EcoLogicTM material for the Expo lobby banners. EcoLogicTM, which debuted at the show, is an entirely PVC-free, 100 percent recyclable frontlit material that is durable enough for long-term outdoor applications, yet smooth enough for close-up views of indoor signage.

ConVerd, an environmentally sustainable substrate provider, donated EnviroboardTM MR (moisture resistant) for all of the aisle signs. Also introduced at the Expo, EnviroboardTM MR is a rigid, moisture-resistant, 100 percent recyclable board alternative to traditional foam core and corrugated plastic boards.

For more information about the 2009 SGIA Expo, visit SGIA.org, Keyword: SGIAExpo.

SGIA - Supporting the Leaders of the Digital & Screen Printing Community
"Specialty imaging" comprises digital imaging, screen printing and the many other imaging technologies SGIA members use, including those they'll tap in the future. These are the imaging processes and technologies employed to create new products and to enhance existing products including point-of-purchase displays, signs, advertisements, garments, containers and vehicles. Make the most of your specialty imaging business.

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