Green Products
What are green printing products?
Climate change and the specter of global warming is a topic that is on a lot of minds. Every year new records are being set for heat indexes globally and the annual damage from unprecedented weather phenomenon is a growing financial concern. Green products, sustainable business practices and responsible stewardship of our planet are topics that SpeedPro Chicago Loop takes very seriously, and we know that our client partners are concerned about these issues as well.
Below, we have curated a list of some of our best eco-friendly and green products so you can choose to be aware and vigilant in the fight to protect our planet for a better, cleaner future.
SpeedPro’s green products
One of the easiest and most cost efficient ways to protect the environment is the use of LED lights, primarily used in any backlit or illuminated signs. Just as turning off a light when you leave a room saves electricity, so does using long lasting LED lights. When compared to regular lights, LEDs are more energy-efficient, meaning less energy is used to power any sign illuminated with LEDs. LED bulbs use at least 75% less energy than incandescent lighting and lasts around 25 times longer. Because they last longer, less waste is produced, a very environmentally-friendly step. SpeedPro Chicago Loop recommends you check out our full line of LED Color Blast Accent Lights, Slimline Led Lights and LED Flood Accent Lights to find the best match for your business sign needs.
Eco-friendly alternative substrates are materials that have been proven to have a lower environmental impact and are reusable and recyclable at higher amounts further reducing waste. These include:
- Enviroboard ®
- Falconboard
- ConVerd board
- Ecologic Recyclable Solvent Banners
- Decolit Roll-up banner
- BIOflex Biodegradable banner
Enviroboard® MR (Moisture Resistant) is an exceptional multi-ply, water-resistant, green alternative to corrugated plastic boards and foam board. It can be used as a direct print to substrate or as mounting substrate. SpeedPro Chicago Loop uses this substrate to create indoor Point of Purchase (POP) displays and hanging and upright signs. Enviroboard® MR is 100% recyclable and made of 10% PCW (post-consumer waste).
Falconboard signs are a rigid paper-based substrate that functions like heavy-duty foamboards, similar to Ultraboard Gatorboard, except the foam has been replaced with a honeycomb core of kraft board. This improvement creates a cost-effective green solution for mounting applications and an aesthetically pleasing funky “cut corrugated box” look of open-cell sides. Falconboard is lightweight, has cost-effective pricing, high rigidity and is 100% recyclable. Falconboard creates a cost-effective environmentally-friendly solution for graphic applications and is certified by the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) to be recyclable with corrugated waste and is in fact made with SFI certified, renewable virgin, all-natural and post-consumer recycled fibers.
ConVerd Board is a rigid, fiber-based, recyclable alternative for structural signage applications that is a green alternative to PVC and styrene-based boards. It is 100% recyclable and uses 10% post-consumer waste.
EcoLogic Solvent Recyclable Banners are a multi-use vinyl banner material that is 100% recyclable. Compatible with our Latex or Eco-Solvent digital inks and Printable on one side. Ecologic Solvent Recyclable Banners are intended for indoor and outdoor use up to one year. EcoLogic is categorized as a Resin Code 7, which allows it to be truly recycled. SpeedPro is pleased with test results for this material as it is scrim based, which makes it ideal for all weather conditions and delivers saturated punchy colors.
Other ecological green banner products in our catalog include Decolit Roll-up Banner and BIOflex Biodegradable banner, which is a heavy 15 ounce, 1000 denier banner specially designed to be biodegradable. In landfill conditions, it will biodegrade within 3-5 years. It is resistant to sunlight and weathering, chemicals, oil, and uses no toxic materials in production.
Paper Products such as corrugated cardboard and cardstock are more quality green products. Eduraposter material is a 10 mil, 235 gsm wet strength paper that is recyclable, contains 30% post-consumer recycled waste, scratch and tear-resistant. It requires no lamination and contains no PVC or PET products. And best of all, it has a similar cost to less eco-friendly products and prints beautifully.
EcoDisplay Board is an alternative to foam core and plastic signage. Made from environmentally friendly wood pulp board with no plastics composites or mineral oils. These are 100% recyclable and compostable, created with 30% pre-consumer recycled material.
SpeedPro Chicago Loop also has an array of PVC-free wallpapers, including super-green Dreamscape Terralon™, a product made with polyester/natural fibers containing over 31% recycled materials. Terralon™ combines Type II durability and a Class “A” fire rating in a highly breathable, recyclable wallcovering.
And don’t neglect to consider the value of re-usable signs such as standing snap frames, single-sided literature racks, adjustable media walls, and Rock-It Portable signposts. Because they can be used and reused multiple times, they do not need to be thrown away and can continue to have value for years to come
Wood products are another specialty at SpeedPro Chicago Loop. Different choices are available for finished plywood materials compatible for printing signs.
At SpeedPro Chicago Loop, we take sustainability seriously. In addition to our eco-friendly inks and processes, we offer free graphics recycling and post-consumer recycled products. SpeedPro recycles a substantial amount of the waste our print shop produces. Come by studio to see one of our many eco-friendly materials for your next job.
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We are just 3 blocks from McCormick Place, moments away from Merchandise Mart and downtown– we can support your printing and signage needs in and around Chicagoland. Our state-of-the-art printing and high-speed cutting technology is standing by to make your vision a reality.
SpeedPro Chicago Loop is a proud Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, featured in multiple national trade magazines for our work, the only two time recipient for national ‘Project of the Year’ and named a ‘Top-3 Sign Shop in Chicago’ for 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023; see what a difference it is to work with us! Originating the term, Surface Impact®, let us give your next printing job the IMPACT it deserves!
SpeedPro Chicago Loop
Located just three-blocks from McCormick Place on Michigan Avenue, serving the entirety of downtown Chicago and the surrounding suburbs, we are convenient, accessible and able to support all of your large format graphic printing.
The Best Large-Format Printing in Chicago
SpeedPro Chicago Loop was the largest SpeedPro franchisee in the region (Illinois, Iowa, Michigan & Indiana) for 2022 and in the Top 10% of all SpeedPro’s nationwide.
We are humbled and proud of of the recognition we have received, not merely as a high performing studio, but by the accolades of our clients and the awards we’ve received, to include; the International Franchise Association’s (IFA) ‘2022 Franchisee of the Year’ (Nominee), ‘3 Best Sign Shops in Chicago’ 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023, ‘Exceptional Customer Service’ 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021, the only two-time winner of ‘Project of the Year’ 2018 and 2021, ‘Exceptional Growth’ 2018, ‘Rookie of the Year’ in 2016, over 300 perfect 10/10 online reviews and countless other franchise awards– SpeedPro Chicago Loop is committed to delivering great results and a delightful experience for our customers.
What Are the Advantages of Partnering With SpeedPro Chicago Loop?
Why should you choose SpeedPro Chicago Loop over other studios in the area? We offer a range of unique benefits, including:
- Fast turnaround on projects against tight deadlines
- Professionalism in every interaction
- Reliability you can count on
- Precision of graphics, which we use digital measurements to create
SpeedPro Chicago Loop creates one-of-a-kind graphics that will last for your company. See how we can connect you with the potential customers you want while also creating graphics you feel proud to display. Our graphics will make you look better. When companies partner with us, they see results.
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Let us get your message noticed. You have something you want to tell potential customers. Visual communications such as the ones designed by SpeedPro Chicago Loop can deliver that information and build bridges that could develop into longstanding relationships.
We want to help you accomplish your goals and grow your business. Chicago-area companies can contact us today to discuss a consultation or request a quote.