Falconboard™ at work

A case for graphic industry sustainability

Environmentally-responsible materials and processes for graphic and printing applications are not a fad. These emerging structures are a response to the very real need for natural resource stewardship on a global level.

According to Info Trends, two of the top six signage and graphics trends point to sustainability: Customers are asking for ‘greener’ printing solutions Print buyers are asking for more easily recyclable print media.

 New options

• UVI printers
• Water-based inks
• Environmental-friendly substrates: Falconboard

Why Falconboard?

Unlike traditional foam boards made from plastics (polyethylene, polyurethane, polystyrene and polyvinyl chloride), Falconboard provides an improved environmental profile.

• Increases corporate environmental responsibility and stewardship
• Promotes closed loop recycling
• Lessens dependence on petroleum based resins
• Lessens landfill waste
• Lower carbon footprint

Key environmental features

• 100% paper-based construction 
• Made from reusable, renewable and 100% recyclable kraft paper honeycomb material
• Consists of recycled core with white clay-coated or natural linerboard facings
• Emits zero volatile organic compounds (VOCs)
• Free of hazardous substances
• Sustainable Forestry Initiative® certification  

Benefits

• Reduces costs of disposal
• Offers superior printing quality on a greener graphic substrate
• Excellent flatness and printability
• Outstanding rigidity

Independent and non-governmental organizations are also promoting eco-friendly activities for paper-based products. Independent organizations are working to promote the responsible management of the world’s forests include:

SFI

The Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) certification standards are based on principles that promote sustainable forest management, including measures to protect water quality, biodiversity, wildlife habitat, species at risk, and forests with exceptional conservation value. SFI certification criteria are used widely across North America, and have a strong global acceptance.

FSC

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is a certification system that provides internationally recognized standard-setting, trademark assurance and accreditation services to companies, organizations and communities interested in responsible forestry. Earning FSC certification provides a credible link between responsible production and consumption of forest products.

PECP

The Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PECP) is a global umbrella organization which endorses national forest certification systems developed through multi-stakeholder processes and tailored to local priorities and conditions. Each national forest certification system undergoes rigorous third-party assessment against PEFC's unique sustainability benchmarks to ensure consistency with international requirements.