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Sustainable Signage and EnviroEdge

What is sustainable signage?

Yes, there are more environmentally responsible choices, and this is exactly why we developed our ENVIROEdge approach. Depending on the application we can look at recycled-content or recyclable materials, lower-impact print processes, reusability, energy-efficient illumination and designing components so they can be updated rather than discarded.

I also don’t like making a ‘green’ claim just because one material sounds better. If an alternative performs badly and needs replacing twice as often, that may not be the better outcome. We look at lifespan, performance, waste and practicality together.

What is Signs SA’s ENVIROEdge range?

ENVIROEdge is our way of making the sustainable conversation practical. Rather than telling a customer that one material is magically ‘green’, we look for more environmentally responsible options across material choice, printing, reuse, recycling, energy use and product lifespan.

The important part for me is that the alternative still has to do the job. We want to give customers a genuine choice, not a sustainability claim that falls apart once the sign is installed.

Are there environmentally responsible alternatives to standard signage materials?

Yes, there are more environmentally responsible choices, and this is exactly why we developed our ENVIROEdge approach. Depending on the application we can look at recycled-content or recyclable materials, lower-impact print processes, reusability, energy-efficient illumination and designing components so they can be updated rather than discarded.

I also don’t like making a ‘green’ claim just because one material sounds better. If an alternative performs badly and needs replacing twice as often, that may not be the better outcome. We look at lifespan, performance, waste and practicality together.

Can corflute signage be recycled?

Yes, there are more environmentally responsible choices, and this is exactly why we developed our ENVIROEdge approach. Depending on the application we can look at recycled-content or recyclable materials, lower-impact print processes, reusability, energy-efficient illumination and designing components so they can be updated rather than discarded.

I also don’t like making a ‘green’ claim just because one material sounds better. If an alternative performs badly and needs replacing twice as often, that may not be the better outcome. We look at lifespan, performance, waste and practicality together.

Can you supply recycled-content corflute?

Yes, there are more environmentally responsible choices, and this is exactly why we developed our ENVIROEdge approach. Depending on the application we can look at recycled-content or recyclable materials, lower-impact print processes, reusability, energy-efficient illumination and designing components so they can be updated rather than discarded.

I also don’t like making a ‘green’ claim just because one material sounds better. If an alternative performs badly and needs replacing twice as often, that may not be the better outcome. We look at lifespan, performance, waste and practicality together.

Are PVC-free signage materials available?

Yes, there are more environmentally responsible choices, and this is exactly why we developed our ENVIROEdge approach. Depending on the application we can look at recycled-content or recyclable materials, lower-impact print processes, reusability, energy-efficient illumination and designing components so they can be updated rather than discarded.

I also don’t like making a ‘green’ claim just because one material sounds better. If an alternative performs badly and needs replacing twice as often, that may not be the better outcome. We look at lifespan, performance, waste and practicality together.

Are there alternatives to traditional PVC banners?

It depends on the application, and this is one of those questions where seeing the actual site makes the answer much better. We look at visibility, brand, materials, expected life, access and budget before recommending the final solution.

If it were my project, I would start by getting the basics right rather than adding complexity for the sake of it. Send us a photo and the key dimensions and we can talk you through the options in plain English.

Are water-based inks better for signage printing?

Yes, there are more environmentally responsible choices, and this is exactly why we developed our ENVIROEdge approach. Depending on the application we can look at recycled-content or recyclable materials, lower-impact print processes, reusability, energy-efficient illumination and designing components so they can be updated rather than discarded.

I also don’t like making a ‘green’ claim just because one material sounds better. If an alternative performs badly and needs replacing twice as often, that may not be the better outcome. We look at lifespan, performance, waste and practicality together.

Can signage be designed for reuse rather than single use?

Yes. This is where having the design, production and installation thinking connected makes a difference. We can work from existing brand guidelines or, if you only have a logo, build the signage direction from there.

My view is that good signage should look like it belongs to the business and the site. We don’t want to force the same construction onto every brand just because it is easy for us to make.

Can old signage be recycled or repurposed?

Yes, there are more environmentally responsible choices, and this is exactly why we developed our ENVIROEdge approach. Depending on the application we can look at recycled-content or recyclable materials, lower-impact print processes, reusability, energy-efficient illumination and designing components so they can be updated rather than discarded.

I also don’t like making a ‘green’ claim just because one material sounds better. If an alternative performs badly and needs replacing twice as often, that may not be the better outcome. We look at lifespan, performance, waste and practicality together.

Is aluminium a sustainable signage material?

Yes, there are more environmentally responsible choices, and this is exactly why we developed our ENVIROEdge approach. Depending on the application we can look at recycled-content or recyclable materials, lower-impact print processes, reusability, energy-efficient illumination and designing components so they can be updated rather than discarded.

I also don’t like making a ‘green’ claim just because one material sounds better. If an alternative performs badly and needs replacing twice as often, that may not be the better outcome. We look at lifespan, performance, waste and practicality together.

Can illuminated signage be made more energy efficient?

Yes. In most cases we can, but the exact way we would do it depends on the site, material, scale and how long you need it to perform.

This is where a photo is incredibly useful. Send us the location or item you want signed, along with your logo and approximate dimensions, and we can tell you what we would recommend rather than give you a generic answer.

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