"Green" Signage - Durability vs. Environment

It's an interesting conflict for a sign company to deal with -- the contradiction of a "green" sign.
Most of our clients come to us for a sign that will last as long as possible. They want the sign
to last as long as possible, not to degrade in exposure to the environment.

How to give clients durability, while still being "green" and not filling the landfills with junk?

There are many products available that will bridge the gaps between these seemingly conflicting desires.

CAST METAL
When signs are made of cast metal they are making a sign that will last for centuries, but they are also
making them out of a process that has very little material waste. Virtually all the metal used in the
process of casting ends up in the sign itself, and scrap is recycled into the NEXT batch of metal. It does
take a tremendous amount of energy to create a cast metal sign -- molten metal isn't easy to make -- but
for the value of the lifetime of the sign, there's nothing better and more flexible.

WOOD
Wood can be used for sign panels, and lettered by hand -- just like the "olden days". Today we have the advantage
of carved or sandblasted wood, to give dimension and interest. And paints are very durable, but will require
occasional touch up in a matter of years.

BIODEGRABLE and RECYCLED BANNER
For those who want the ease and portability of banner, there are biodegradable banner materials available now.
Also, there are companies that will take your old banner and recycle it, sewing the banner into bags and
accessories.

Most sign materials are still really "bad" for our environment -- adhesive vinyls, plastic panels and the like --
but for those that are truly committed to the cause, we can work closely with you to be sure your sign AND environment
needs are met!

Interested in learning more, call us at 502-585-4099 or visit www.signaramadowntown.com.