Document finishing is popular with individuals,
businesses, and other organizations because it helps convey a classy
image. However, many binding supplies are not environmentally friendly,
and saving the planet is more important than ever before. Luckily, there
are some eco-friendly binding supplies available. Here is a quick look
at some of them:
Document finishing is popular with
individuals, businesses, and other organizations because it helps convey
a classy image. However, many binding supplies are not environmentally
friendly, and saving the planet is more important than ever before.
Luckily, there are some eco-friendly binding supplies available. Here's a
quick look at some of them:
Color coil
binding is very popular because it allows users to bind documents
containing up to 440 pages. However, most coils are made out of plastic,
so they're not the most environmentally friendly supplies around.
Luckily, there are new Eco-Coils available. These coils are made out of
100% post-consumer content and they can be recycled when you're done
with them. Eco-Coils are available in a number of colors including
black, blue, purple, and so on. There are even coils that are clear so
you can give your documents a unique look. Best of all, Eco-Coils can be
used with just about any coil binding machine.
Do
you like the look of plastic comb binding but still want to do
something good for the planet? If so, you might want to consider getting
a Prima PaperLock machine. These devices are compatible with PaperLock
Eco-Comb binding supplies that are made out of environmentally friendly
paper. These supplies are totally recyclable, so you probably don't even
need to take apart your documents before recycling them. (You will need
to take apart the documents if you used plastic covers.) Eco-Comb
binding supplies come in a handful of different colors (black, blue,
red) and they can be used with documents that are up to 200 pages long.
There
are a number of eco-friendly binding covers available. If you prefer
the look of paper covers, there are definitely some to choose from,
including leatherette ones that actually feel like leather. There are
also linen and chipboard covers available. And, believe it or not, there
are even environmentally friendly plastic covers. Some of them are
frosted and they come in a variety of sizes so there's definitely going
to be one that's just right for your particular document.
Powis
Parker Fastback machines have been a big hit with businesses and
organizations throughout the years. These machines are stylish devices
that are perfect for binding reports, yearbooks, proposals, and more.
Some of the supplies needed for Fastback machines are environmentally
friendly and they can make your work look like it was professionally
bound. Be sure to check this method out if the appearance of your work
is of utmost importance.
Finally,
you should really consider using recycled paper when binding your
documents. Recycled paper is easy to come by these days and it's
suitable for both photocopiers and printers. You should pick up a case
of it so you always have some handy when binding your documents.
Binding
your documents and being environmentally conscious don't need to be
mutually exclusive. Now that you're aware of some of the eco-friendly
options available to you, you'll be able to produce professional-looking
work and do something nice for the planet at the same time. Good luck!
Jeff McRitchie is the Vice-President of Marketing for MyBinding.com.
He regularly writes articles, reviews, and blog posts on topics related
to bookbinding, laminating, paper shredding, and office equipment. More
than 2,500 of his reviews have been published in thousands of locations
on the Internet. If you're looking for information about binding supplies, his articles are a great place to start.
