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Learn the lingo. You’ll need to be familiar with industry jargon to appropriately select environmentally friendly papers. Here are a few terms you’ll often see:

Virgin fiber—100-percent “pure” fiber from an original source
Post-consumer content—Waste recovered from consumers and recycled
VOCs—Volatile organic compounds (such as occur in petroleum-based printing ink)
PCF—Processed chlorine-free
TCF—Totally chlorine-free
ECF—Elemental chlorine-free

Hexis has several media products which are environmentally-friendly. PP880WR & PP880WP are 4.7-mil polypropylene films coated with a gray acrylic adhesive, removable (PP880WR) or permanent (PP880WP). They are suitable for solvent and eco-solvent inkjet.
Page 58 of their catalog: http://catalogues.hexisgroup.com/US/ 

Eco-DISPLAY (1370 x 30M Roll) This is a glossy polypropylene banner for indoor and roll-up applications and is specifically designed for solvent and eco-solvent ink jet printers. Eco-DISPLAY is a cost effective solution for printing short-term, high resolution glossy graphics, banners, P.O.P displays, roll up displays and posters.

PARAMETER VALUE 
Caliper 9 mils (229 microns) 
Whiteness 102 
Gloss (60o) 2.1 
% Opacity 97% 
Flame Spread Classification (ASTM E-84) Class B 
Tensile Strength (MD/CD) 50/65 lbs/in 
Ultimate Elongation (MD/CD) 150/90% 
Optimum Print Temp 70°F (21°C) 
Indoor Life Expectancy* 1 year+ 

Eco-CANVAS (1370 X 22M Roll) This is an acid-free, matte finish, artist stretch canvas designed for long-term, fade resistant fine art or photo reproductions when imaged with solvent and eco-solvent ink jet printers. The polyester/cotton blend canvas has a specifically designed coating which delivers superior color gamut and resolution. GFCVM has the added bonus of water resistance when printed with solvent inks.

PARAMETER VALUE 
Caliper 15 +/-3 mils (375 microns) 
Basic Weight 300 +/- 45 g/m2 (8.8 oz/yd2) 
Gloss (60o) 3.9 
Whiteness 81 
Optimum Printing Conditions 70°F (35-70% RH) 
pH value 7.2 

Eco-WET STRENGTH PAPER (1370 X 22M Roll) This is a one-side coated paper designed to meet the demands of high production solvent and eco-solvent* ink jet printers. This latex-saturated, wet strength paper features a smooth surface which offers exceptional print fidelity with a distinctive lustre finish. Strength, flexibility and durability are hallmark traits of this media. It resists cracking when folded, and film lamination is not required in most intended applications. Product passes Class A flame spread tests (ASTM E-84) as manufactured.

PARAMETER VALUE 
Caliper 15 +/-3 mils (375 microns) 
Basic Weight 300 +/- 45 g/m2 (8.8 oz/yd2) 
Sheffield Smoothness 15 
Tensile (MD/CD) 60/48 (lbs/in) 
Tear Strength (MD/CD)  
200/185 (g)  
% Elongation 8/14 (%) 
% Opacity 95% 
Gloss (75o) 42 
Wet Expansion 2.07% 
Optimum Printing Conditions 70°F (35-70% RH) 
Printer Conditions:  Pre heat: 52°C Print heat: 58°C 
Flame Spread Classification (ASTM E-84) Class A 

Eco-WET STRENGTH PAPER SELF-ADHESIVE (1370 X 27M Roll) This is a one-side coated paper designed to meet the demands of high production solvent and eco-solvent* ink jet printers. This latex-saturated, wet strength paper features a smooth surface which offers exceptional print fidelity with a distinctive lustre finish. Strength, flexibility and durability are hallmark traits of this media. It resists cracking when folded, and film lamination is not required in most intended applications. Product passes Class A flame spread tests (ASTM E-84) as manufactured.

PARAMETER VALUE 
Basic Weight 140 g/m2 (4.1 oz/yd2) 
Caliper 6 mils 
Sheffield Smoothness 3.9 
Tensile (MD/CD) 50/37 (lbs/in) 
Tear Strength (MD/CD) 115/110 (g)<>/td>  
% Elongation 9.3/16 (%) 
% Opacity 95% 
Gloss (75o) 55 
Wet Expansion 2% 
Optimum Printing Conditions 70°F (35-70% RH) 
Printer Conditions Pre heat: 52°C Print heat: 58°C 
Flame Spread Classification (ASTM E-84) Class A 

Eco-BANNER (1370 x 22M Roll) This is made from CORN and will begin to breakdown in land fills in 4 weeks and totally disappears into a sodium powder in 3 -5 years. No toxins are released. This media is a durable white, flexible substrate readily available in seamless up to 16’4” (5.00m). Tear and fade resistant, it will withstand all types of weather conditions. Eco-BANNER has been engineered to be the FIRST truly environmentally friendly, biodegradable PVC sign material. It is well suited for applications that require a front-lit digitally printed sign or banner.

CHARACTERISTICS 	TEST METHOD 	METRIC 		ENGLISH 
Support Cloth 	DIN 60001  	Polyester 	Polyester  
Yarn 		DIN EN ISO 2060 1100 x 1100 dtex 1000 x 1000 denier 
Type of Coating 	N/A 		PVC 		PVC 
Total Weight 	DIN EN ISO 2286-2 450 g/m2 		13.2 oz/yd2 
Width  		N/A 		Up to 5.00 m 	Up to 16’4” 
Tensile Strength  DIN EN ISO 1421 2400/2200 N/5cm 273,6/250,8 lbs/inch 
Tear Strength 	DIN 53363 	250/250 N/5cm 	56.2/ 56.2 lbs 
Flame Resistance 	DIN 4102 NEPA 701, CA Fire Marshall, NYC MEA 
		  Low Temperature No Crack at: ISO 1876 Low at -15°C 	   Low at 5°F 
		  RF Weldable
                    (Heat Sealable)    N/A 		    Yes 		    Yes 
                    

Digital Wallcoverings
Korographics certified commercial wallcoverings in the Revolve line Revolve products can contribute to the following LEED certifications:
LEED MR 4.1 and 4.2
Revolve media is produced with 20% post-consumer recycled content.
Revolve media is Biodegradable, Breathable, Class A fire rated, Chlorine free, and contains FSC certified pulp. Size(s): - 54x180ft 
Manufacturer: Sonoma Graphic Products

Digital Print Mounting Adhesive
EcoMount is a biodegradable, carrier free mounting adhesive. EcoMount is also recyclable (repulpable) when used in conjunction with EcoBoard or Mondi Xtreme. Eco Mount is an economical, clear, carrier-free, permanent mounting adhesive. By eliminating the carrier this mounting adhesive becomes environmentally degradeable and recyclable, yet performs as well as more traditional adhesives. Eco Mount is recommended for use with flexible substrates, pre-coating board or in combination with SEAL Eco Board to reduce the impact graphics have on the environment. Manufactured by Seal Graphics Americas.

NEW IN 2011: SEALMASTER® P50L (modified starch paste adhesive) manufactured by GPC. SEALMASTER® P50L is a starch-based adhesive with excellent adhesion to poly substrates. This proprietary, 50% solids, water-based product has exceptional adhesion when laminating paper-to-paper and poly-to-paper. Historically, latex-based adhesives have been the product of choice when laminating paper-to-PE, or other difficult to adhere substrates. Now there is a new option. SEALMASTER® P50L has been demonstrated to replace latex on a one-to-one basis for many applications. Switching from latex to SEALMASTER® P50L is an excellent way to reduce reliance on petrochemicals, now and into the future. Grain Processing Corporation 1600 Oregon Street Muscatine, Iowa 52761-1494, USA Phone: 563-264-4265 Fax: 563-264-4289 sales@grainprocessing.com

NEW IN 2011: DAP Product that Complies with the Following Code: LEED® U.S. Green Building Council® LEED® -NC Version 2.2 EQ Credit 4.1 and LEED® -NC Version 2.2 EA Prerequisite 2: Minimum Energy Performance (Section 5.4 / 5.5 of ANSI/ ASHRAE/ IESNA Standard 90.1-2004):
DAP® Weldwood® Nonflammable Contact Cement
High solids polychloroprene, waterborne contact adhesive that meets the stringent requirements of the professional user. Complies with all current VOC requirements. Dries in 30-40 minutes, allowing for extra bonding time. Water resistant when dry. Exceeds industry performance requirements. Low odor. Easy water clean-up.
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Eco Inks
BioWare Ink - EFI’s Inkware® (Meredith, NH) has developed an environmentally friendly, digital ink called BioWareTM, which is made from corn. 2324 (Meredith) offers one version called BioVuTM. 2327 (Phoenix) offers a version called Eco-Solvent Plus.

"Digital inks"
A brand-new type of material – essentially helix-shaped molecules of synthetic cholesterol, but currently being referenced as “digital inks” – reflects light like printed posters. Also, like posters, these displays (somewhat analogous to liquid crystal) require nighttime illumination from a remote source and only consume power when static messages are rotated. This is critical for operators who otherwise would need a constant power supply. One such digital ink is manufactured by Israel-based Magink. Stretch it to a certain length, and it reflects one color; stretch it out more, and it reflects yet another, and so on. But the product surpasses TV-like displays, or even LED-based technology, because it works well in sunlight. No powered light source is necessary; the Magink display reflects surrounding light. The display only needs power when images change, not when showing a static image. In addition to low power consumption, Magink also uses an environmentally friendly, nontoxic, digital-ink formula that saves paper as well as energy.