6 Ecofriendly Terms Everyone Should Know

It should be easy to be green.

To make it a little easier, here is a list of some of the commonly used product labels.

Organic: Produced without using fossil-fuel fertilizer, synthetic pesticides or genetically modified plants.

Sustainable/Renewable: made from sustainable or renewable materials that can be replenished easily, i.e.: using plant fibers such as bamboo, hemp or cotton rather that wood or materials made from petroleum.

Reusable: Designed to be used repeatedly for an extended time period.

Recycled: Made from recycled materials that come from previously used consumer products (post-consumer waste); from scraps created during the manufacturing process otherwise earmarked for landfills (post-industrial waste);or other waste (elephant dung).

Recyclable: Produced using materials that can be reclaimed and reinvented into usable products.

Compostable/Biodegradable: Manufactured from materials able to decompose safely in the environment. Both natural, biodegradable materials such as paper or plastic made from polylactic acid (PLA) derived from corn starch and synthetics such z bio-plastics with added accelerators belong in this group.

WIND POWER IS HERE!!!!

Did you know that a majority of our # 9 and # 10 envelopes are manufactured using 100% wind power? You may already have some of these envelopes, but do your customers know that you are doing your part to be "Green"?

The "Wind Power " logo can be printed on the back of your envelopes for a small additional charge, what a great way to show the world you care! The logo is printed in the same ink color as the copy on the front of the envelope and can be positioned on the flap or at the bottom of the envelope. Other "Green" options are also available, such as having the window manufactured from a renewable corn source that is biodegradable.

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Green is good!

With spring showers fading & making way for blistering-hot summer days, I was thinking what a great time this is to take a deep breath, look around and enjoy all that nature as to offer. In between margaritas on Saturdays & lemonade on Sundays it does seem like the perfect opportunity to appreciate what surrounds me – while making sure I’m doing my part to protect i - And I know I’m not the only one to feel this way...

Optimum is no exception! I am proud to say that through our actions as individuals and as a company it is clear how much Optimum cares about the world around us. As a group we do strive to do our best to protect & preserve what’s around us for both present & future generations with our environmentally conscious actions. What’s even more exciting is that in recent months, as I’m sure is the case for many businesses around the country & the world, it seems we have found a renewed sense of urgency to do something now! We have really stepped up our efforts! From increasing the products we recycle internally (not just aluminum cans & paper anymore!) to touring plants that specialize in green products, it’s been refreshing to watch our group unite for this important cause. For some interesting facts & information, please read on! For products you can purchase to exhibit your company’s environmental commitment to its employees & customers, check out Optimum’s store.