Logo Mats and Environmental ResponsibilityLogo Mats and Environmental Responsibility
Logo mats are more than just identification and advertising mediums. They can also help to keep floors cleaner and more hygienic.
Some sustainable materials, like biofuels and vegetable plastics, can be harmful to people’s health due to their production processes. They may contain toxins and carcinogens that are released during manufacturing.
Eco-Friendly Materials
When you choose to use eco friendly mats throughout your facility, you’re helping the environment. Ultimate Mats of these mats are made from sustainable materials like recycled rubber, natural fibers such as jute or coir, and even recycled plastic. This means that they can be used for years and aren’t adding to landfills.
They also tend to be safer for employees and visitors as they don’t contain toxic chemicals. Additionally, they’re often slip-resistant to help reduce accidents in your facility and can be customized with a company logo or message.
Logo mats are a great way to promote your company’s green initiatives and help reduce carbon emissions from your business. They are a simple, low cost, and effective way to reduce your environmental footprint and attract environmentally-conscious consumers.
Biodegradable Materials
While traditional plastics are sourced from petroleum, biodegradable logo mats use natural ingredients and rely on renewable resources to make them. This helps reduce the negative impacts associated with traditional plastics.
However, when biodegradable polymers are sent to landfills with other food and garden waste, they may produce methane under anaerobic conditions. This greenhouse gas has 25 times the effect of CO2 and accelerates climate change.
Another important consideration is that some biodegradable polymers are not compatible with current plastic recycling systems, as they can create a sticky residue or interfere with mechanical recycling processes. In order to avoid this problem, it is necessary to separate biodegradable and non-biodegradable materials when disposing of them. This simple step can save energy and other resources, while reducing the amount of waste that is thrown away.
Recycled Materials
In the US, 66% of paper, 27% of glass and 8% of plastic was recycled in 2011. Paper is recycled into new cardboard, cartons and paper products, and metal is recycled into new containers or used for animal bedding. Glass can be recycled into new glass or soda bottles, and different types of plastic are recycled into new containers or for use as cloth.
Logo dust control mats from CWS are made with commercial-grade nitrile rubber and feature unlimited colors bonded to the surface, along with containment borders that scrape and trap dirt, oil and water. The mats are easy to clean and also offer fire protection certification.
Citron Hygiene’s standard ECONYL® mats are made with pre- and post-consumer waste, including nylon 6, and abandoned fishing nets found in the ocean, to avoid the use of virgin materials that require the extraction of crude oil. The regenerated material is a better option for the environment than landfills, which are filling up rapidly around the world.
Renewable Materials
Many sustainable materials are sourced and produced in a way that minimizes the environmental impact of building construction. This includes using renewable or recycled materials that do not require large amounts of energy to produce and transport. Additionally, sustainable materials have low or no negative impact on human health.
The use of sustainable materials can also help companies practice good governance practices by demonstrating a commitment to sustainability and social responsibility. This can help to build trust with customers, employees and other stakeholders.
Traditionally, logo mats used in cleanrooms and other controlled environments have been made from 100 percent low-density polyethylene (LDPE) from non-renewable resources. emco’s PURUS biohybrid contamination control mats, however, are made with a combination of LDPE and plant-based cellulose that contributes to carbon offsets without sacrificing performance. This type of material is more environmentally friendly than its all-LDPE predecessor, while offering the same high tensile and elongation characteristics. The result is a product that can reduce a company’s overall carbon footprint by up to 300 tons per year.