EcoEndure by UniVenture, Inc. - Biodegradable 100% polypropylene packaging

Do you make food packaging?

sullisol — Wed, 26 Dec 2007 11:11:20 -0700

EcoEndure products are ideal for creating the outer wrap.

Mission

thinkingman — Sat, 15 Dec 2007 18:43:40 -0700

Univenture is committed to continually offering the best alternatives as new packaging materials become commercially available and we are developing our EcoEndure brand to highlight that commitment. Like all Univenture brands, EcoEndure offers better alternatives.

Univenture was founded on the ideals of inventing and manufacturing more environmentally-friendly packaging. In 1988, we began with our original Safety-sleeve® disc package which significantly reduced the amount of material required to package and distribute discs while at the same time protecting the disc for longer use and re-use. The entire line of polypropylene U-1000 products from Univenture guaranteed products made from significantly cleaner technologies that are easily curbside recyclable worldwide. Our patented UniKeep products revolutionized the concept of loose-leaf organization with durable, protective storage in archival cases that could be manufactured using only clean technologies and a single environmentally-friendly material.

Our unique manufacturing technologies now position us among the very few who are able to successfully offer products made from materials like PLA (polylactic acid) film and biodegradable polypropylene. We believe plastics technology will continue to evolve and Univenture will continue to develop products that successfully use the most eco-friendly materials.

Why bother going green?

When it comes to making the decision to change your lifestyle and start acting green, most people are hesitant to take that first step towards going the road less traveled. Many think that it will be more of a chore than a self-fulfilling act, or even worse, that only one person can’t possibly make a difference. It’s thoughts like these that stop the progression towards improving our environment, and ultimately threatens our future as residents here on Earth. If we don’t stop this selfish train of thought and start acting green, then it is certain that we will permanently tarnish the only planet we have to call home.

Why is it so important to separate and recycle my waste?

Currently, concern is spreading that landfills are running out of space due to the masses of non-biodegradable materials that are being dumped into them each year. With the typical American throwing out an average 4.5 lbs of trash per day, (most of which goes to solid waste landfills), there is most definitely reason to worry. Even worse, statistics point out that about 1/3 of America’s annual waste comes from businesses, 6% of which is plastic that mostly goes to landfills. A mere 7% of the total plastic consumed by Americans is actually recycled, the remaining 88% is either incinerated (sending cancerous toxic dioxins into the atmosphere) or sent to a dump, where it is buried and remains there for hundreds of years, unaltered, wasting precious landfill space.

What are the other harmful effects of not living green?

It is obvious that America suffers from severe consumption addiction, using huge quantities of non-biodegradable products, which will never see a recycling plant. The most devastating fact is that majority of these products are also manufactured with toxic non-recyclable materials whose processes spew bio-hazardous waste into the same air we breath every single day. Products such as Styrofoam, Cadmium, and worst of all PVC are especially harmful to our environment.Polyvinyl chloride, other wise known as PVC, is quite possibly the most hazardous man made material that we come in contact with as part of our everyday lives. Much of discarded PVC is burned knowingly in municipal incinerators, sending miniscule but extremely potent quantities of dioxin into the air. When airborne this powerful chemical can travel a few feet or thousands of miles. These same dioxins that are sent into the air we breathe compare closely with those found in the production waste of the notorious herbicide, Agent Orange.

The EPA (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency) states that the dioxins produced from the incineration and production of PVC are “extremely toxic, long-lived, and ever-present in both the environment and our bodies.” Recent studies have proved how PVC has irreparably harmed the health of many thousands of PVC production workers, and near by residents. Besides being the direct cause of cancer, emphysema, reproductive disorders, and learning disabilities, numerous cases of death have also been documented as being linked to the poisons of PVC. Although the current effects of PVC cannot be reversed, it is possible to stop any further damage before it is to late. By making an active effort to buy environmentally sound materials such as polypropylene rather than PVC, and by making others aware of the many dangers of dioxins, the long term effects on the earth and our children will begin to fade more and more with each generation. If we fail to break the addiction of careless consumption and disposal of hazardous products, then the amount of waste produced, and the impact on the health of our global population will eventually become unmanageable.

Doesn’t it cost more to buy green products?

Another reason why most people avoid going green is the commonmisconception that it costs more to buy products that are green than thosethat are not. Many don’t realize that although the initial cost might be somewhat higher than its unfriendly alternative, you are actually getting more for your money. In most cases, green products are higher in quality and last longer than the competition, giving them a lower cost per use, which means you get the best price in the long run. This is true in the case of UniKeep’s products, consisting of only 100% recyclable polypropylene, making them highly durable and allowing them to be reused again and again. Buying products that are reusable verses disposable is just one of the many changes you can make to reduce your waste, and go green!

What difference can I possibly make?

A lot in the long run! Acting green is a collective movement that can only progress with the help of each individual involved. So although it may seem to big to make a difference, just by acting green you are helping to influence others in their lifestyles and ultimately the growth of the green movement. Here are a few facts about how your green lifestyle can have a positive impact on our earth.

Conservation of non-renewable fossil fuels
Reduced consumption of energy (By recycling just one plastic bottle you can save enough energy to power a 60W light bulb for six hours!)
Reduced amounts of solid waste going to landfill.
Reduced emissions of carbon-dioxide (CO2), nitrogen-oxide (NO) and sulphur-dioxide (SO2).
Reduces the demand on our natural resources
Creates opportunities for new industries

So what if I don’t change?

Still not convinced? Just take a look at where we are headed and how you are potentially contributing by not acting green.

It takes 20 years for a plastic bag to decompose and 250 years for a plastic cup to decompose. This is referring to a single bag and cup! Imagine how long it would take for a binder or any other heavy-duty item to decompose!
If we don’t recycle, we will eventually run out of space for all of our trash, what will we do with it then?
Our children take the largest hit of dioxin, PCBs, and other toxic chemicals as a result of the manufacturing, and disposal of PVC and many other unfriendly products
Dioxins given off by PVC have been linked to several cases of breast cancer
Men exposed to certain dioxins given off by PVC have a six-fold increase for being at risk for seminoma, one type of testicular cancer.

Go Green Now!

We can no longer afford to be ignorant about the damage we’ve done. Going green is the only way to pull out of the downward spiral our environment is currently in. The best way to get started is by doing a little research. Educate yourself and your community about what products are harmful to yourself and the environment. Know which alternative products are good to turn to when eliminating others from your lifestyle. Instead of using products that contain PVC or any other non-recyclable materials, use polypropylene instead. PP is a great alternative since it is both lightweight and durable, costing you less in the long run since it is higher quality, making it reusable. Becoming environmentally conscious can be as simple as recycling at home or in the office. Just by recycling you will reduce the strenuous demands on our natural resources, cut down on the amount of solid waste going to landfills, and even create opportunities for new industries. It is a lot easier to make the world a better place than anyone ever thought before, and the time to act is now. So go green and be a hero to our earth and all of us who share it!

Referenced Websites

http://www.deq.state.or.us/wmc/solwaste/cwrc/edpro2.html
http://www.informinc.org/fact_office.php
http://www.wastecapwi.org/documents/officewaste.pdf
http://www.wasteonline.org.uk/resources/InformationSheets/Plastics.htm
http://www.uppergwynedd.org/RecyclingInfo.htm
For more information on the harmful effects of PVC check out this MindFully PVC Health Hazard site

1.0 View Case EnviroBinder™

thinkingman — Sat, 15 Dec 2007 15:59:21 -0700

No PVC. No metal. All poly with durable poly rings. The View Case EnviroBinder™ offers functional solutions for kits and publications that can easily and economically be customized in-house with laser printed inserts or can be imprinted for maximum impact. The full wrap overlay of this view binders allows for the largest cover and spine on a single cover sheet.

Manufactured from a minimum of 85% recycled content, the View Case EnviroBinder™ is available in black.

Holds 160-190 sheets of 20# bond.

Easy to customize using our templates for cover inserts.

Wiki

thinkingman — Sat, 15 Dec 2007 00:00:40 -0700

Wiki

All of our site’s content organized by subject.

Binder

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faq How can I get samples of your products?

Biodegradable

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faq How can I get samples of your products?

Biodegradable Polypropylene

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EarthFirst® PLA Film

EcoEndure

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Fossil Fuels

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Going Green

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news_item From Green at Business to Business that is Green

Landfills

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Made from Corn

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Sample Kit

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Sleeve

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UniKeep™

wiki Sustainable Packaging Coalition

Univenture

CD/DVD Sleeve (bio poly)

thinkingman — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 22:08:19 -0700

A disc sleeve with lift-up flap, made from biodegradable polypropylene; for the ultimate choice in responsible packaging, this standard sleeve allows easy storage and distribution of digital files using minimal materials. Bio poly disc sleeves offer many styles, full color printing and automated disc insertion for higher volumes.

CD/DVD Wrap (PLA Film)

thinkingman — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 20:54:30 -0700

Sized for DVD packaging, this retail-ready EnvyPak™ bag featuring EarthFirst® PLA film made with Ingeo™ , was the outer wrap used for the global retail release of An Inconvenient Truth.

Catalog Mailer

thinkingman — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 20:33:04 -0700

Durable 12" x 9" mailer that easily accommodates any letter-sized material. Standard product features a permanent peel and seal adhesive strip for closure on the LONG side.

Like all EnvyPak products, it can be printed with high resolution graphics to maximize the impact of your direct mail. Like regular polypropylene, bio poly is USPS 100 approved. EnvyPak mailers can be made in virtually any size and easily constructed to open on either the long or short side.

EcoEndure by UniVenture, Inc. - Biodegradable 100% polypropylene packaging

Do you make food packaging?

Mission

Why bother going green?

Why is it so important to separate and recycle my waste?

What are the other harmful effects of not living green?

Doesn’t it cost more to buy green products?

What difference can I possibly make?

So what if I don’t change?

Go Green Now!

Referenced Websites

1.0 View Case EnviroBinder™

Wiki

Wiki

Binder

bio poly

Biodegradable

biodegradable poly

Biodegradable Polypropylene

brand

Customizing

Disc Sleeve

DVD

Earth Day

EarthFirst® PLA Film

EcoEndure

EcoEndure™

Fossil Fuels

Going Green

Green Business

Landfills

Made from Corn

Packaging

PLA

Product line

Product Ordering

Products

PVC

Recycled

Recycling

Responsibility

Sample Kit

Sleeve

Sustainable

Sustainable Packaging Coalition

UniKeep™

Univenture

CD/DVD Sleeve (bio poly)

CD/DVD Wrap (PLA Film)

Catalog Mailer