Go Green with Your Creations: Eco-Friendly Products for Personalization and Sign-Making Pros

Earth day falls in April, but at JPPlus, we think reduce, reuse, and recycle is a concept that can be applied all year long! Whether you’re creating signage or personalized gifts, there are products on the market that will help you achieve the goal of creating beautiful products and a better planet. At Johnson Plastics Plus, we’re committed to offering our customer base brands that offer environmentally friendly products, reduce waste, and support sustainable practices without compromising on quality or creativity.

Why Eco-Friendly Materials Matter

Sustainability is good for business. Even if you’ve personally never recycled a day in your life, chances are there are some of your customers do! Attract consumers seeking to do business with companies that align with their green values. By making the switch to eco-friendly materials or processes you can:

• Reduce your carbon footprint

• Appeal to eco-minded customers

• Stand out in a crowded market

Our Top Eco-Friendly Brands

Rowmark is one of our favorite brands here at JPPlus for many reasons, including their commitment to being an environmentally conscious plastics manufacturer. Here’s how they do it.

Rowmark’s Zero Plastic Waste Goal

Rowmark’s desire to be an environmentally conscious plastics manufacturer extends to all aspects of their operation. This includes a daily focus on minimizing the impact on local landfills in the manufacturing process.

When Rowmark begins or ends a production run, material that is not used in finished sheet products is reground into small, reusable plastic chips. A percentage of these chips, or “regrind”, can then be put back into the manufacturing process for the next production run of the same material.

If a piece of scrap or trimmed plastic can’t be used as regrind, Rowmark offers that to plastics manufacturers in other industries for use in their products. Portions of Rowmark sheet plastics make their way into a wide range of other products, including plastic shelving, serving trays, and even toys!

Utilizing regrind in their operation and offering scrap and trim pieces to other manufacturers means that more than 99% of the raw resin plastic that Rowmark brings into its production facility ends up in a usable product. It’s all part of Rowmark’s commitment to being a Zero Waste plastics manufacturer.

Other ways to Make Sustainability Part of Your Brand

There are numerous ways to foster eco-consciousness through your business and the products you provide! This could mean reducing your shipping days, reducing packaging waste, or adding an eco-conscious line of products. For example, you could create a line of reusable products that are personalized and intended to reduce everyday waste!

Reusable products are an excellent choice for those looking to make eco-friendly decisions. These items help reduce waste and conserve resources, making them a better option for the environment. Let's explore some options for your reusable collection and why each of the products is considered eco-friendly:

• Gift bags: When gifts are wrapped in disposable paper, that paper is only used once then sent to the landfill! Adding reusable gift bags to your shop is a great way to offer your customers a sustainable alternative to single-use wrapping paper or paper bags.

• Water Bottles and Tumblers: This goes without saying, but offering reusable water bottles and tumblers can significantly reduce the need for single-use plastic bottles! By offering your customers a personalized reusable bottle or tumbler, you can help reduce plastic waste and its detrimental impact on wildlife and natural habitats. Additionally, many reusable bottles are made from materials like stainless steel or glass.

• Bamboo Items: Bamboo is a highly sustainable resource due to its rapid growth rate and ability to thrive without the need for pesticides or chemical fertilizers.

Another method for cutting down on your carbon footprint involves incorporating some reusable production materials into your shop. By opting for products that can be used over and over again, you’ll reduce waste in your process. Here are a few of our top picks:

• Silicone mug wraps: These are perfect for keeping your drinks insulated while eliminating the need for disposable sleeves. They are durable, easy to clean, and can be used countless times.

• Non-stick sheets: Ideal for baking and cooking, these sheets replace the need for single-use parchment or aluminum foil, making them a practical and eco-friendly choice.

Incorporating eco-friendly practices and products into your personalization or sign-making business is not just good for the planet—it's smart business. By choosing sustainable materials like those from Rowmark and expanding your product lines to include reusable items, you can appeal to a growing demographic of environmentally conscious consumers. This shift not only helps reduce your carbon footprint but also sets your business apart in a crowded market, showcasing your commitment to sustainability.

Embrace the opportunity to lead by example. Whether it's through offering innovative products such as glow-in-the-dark signage that doesn't rely on electricity or reusable items that minimize waste, these small changes can have a significant impact. Encourage your customers to join you on this journey toward a more sustainable future, one eco-friendly product at a time. Together, we can create beautiful, personalized items that respect and protect our environment for generations to come.