The Benefits of Recycled & Sustainable Signage Products

The signage industry is dominated by non-renewable products that have a detrimental impact on the environment. When looking to improve sustainability in a business or corporation, corporates should not just look at utilising eco-friendly modes of power, reducing emissions and unnecessary waste, but also greener products wherever possible, particularly regarding signage.

The design, production, and deployment of unsustainable materials can hamper ESG efforts, so to become greener, businesses can benefit from recycled and sustainable signage products instead of choosing products made with virgin materials

Mulford has been championing the use of recycled and sustainable signage products for years, with a lineup offering corporations a no-compromise, more environmentally friendly solution. We’ll be exploring the benefits of recycled and sustainable signage products in greater detail, as well as the latest addition to our green range, Astariglas® Eco Cast.

What Are The Benefits Of Recycled & Sustainable Products?

From reducing environmental impact to using fewer resources and having economic benefits, here is everything you need to know about the benefits of recycled and sustainable signage products, and why you should instruct your signage company or fabricator to use eco-friendly products.

Environmental Impact

Recycled and sustainable signage products significantly reduce the footprint of your project, as far fewer virgin materials are required to recycle existing products than creating them from scratch. Standard acrylics and plastics can be an unsustainable choice, but using recycled and recyclable plastics can lessen your environmental footprint and contribute to your ESG targets.

Resource Conservation

Resource conservation is important regardless of the materials involved, but with finite non-renewable resources in particular, it is our responsibility to ensure that they are used responsibly. Sustainable products prioritise renewable materials, and recycled materials and products give a second life to waste generated during manufacturing and construction processes, as well as products that have reached the end of their lifecycle, diverting them from landfills and reducing the need for further resource extraction.

Energy Conservation

Recycled products require additional energy to convert them into their new product form; however, when compared to the energy required when using virgin materials, the difference is monumental. By repurposing existing products and materials, there is far less embodied carbon, as the extraction, processing, and transport of raw material have already taken place. 

Economic Benefits 

Upcycling and recycling products and materials can be significantly cheaper than using virgin materials to create a new product, as they eliminate many of the other steps associated with manufacturing. Additionally, using recycled and sustainable products could result in other economic benefits from choosing a greener solution.

Astariglas® Eco Cast

A brand new range of recycled and recyclable cast acrylic sheets, Astariglas® Eco Cast, is the sustainable choice for signage requirements. An innovative product that embodies the principles of sustainability, and offers exceptional quality and performance whilst minimising environmental impact. Produced from post-industrial scrap acrylic waste, it has been depolymerised and distilled to produce high-quality and high-purity (≥ 99%) Depolymerised-MMA (DMMA). 

Detailed in an Environmental Product Declaration for total transparency, Astariglas® Eco Cast produces 100% recycled methyl methacrylate monomer of the highest purity, clarity and quality, from domestic pre- and post-consumer cast acrylic waste material. It can also be repeatedly recycled without losing its physical properties, allowing the product to maintain the same optical, mechanical, and physical properties as cast acrylic sheets made from materials. 

Eco Cast is just as functional and aesthetic as our ASTARIGLAS® GP Cast Acrylic sheets, but with a more sustainable life cycle, it offers all the benefits of a high-quality acrylic product with a smaller footprint. Featuring excellent light transmission (>92%) and high transparency, it is an attractive product solution that is suitable for indoor signage applications, POS displays, interiors, architecture, and furniture. 

Plus, with outstanding weather resistance, it’s suitable for a range of outdoor applications, too. It is also easily fabricated and can be routered, laser cut, and subject to hot bending to help achieve the right outcome. 

Creating a more sustainable future in the signage industry involves rethinking what the lifecycle of products looks like. With recycled and sustainable signage products like Astariglas® Eco Cast, we can reduce our environmental impact, conserve valuable resources, and contribute to a greener future for future generations. If you want to learn more or have any questions regarding the applications of Astariglas® Eco Cast, our team is happy to help.

Get in touch with us now for advice or guidance, or if you need help with any of our other products.

About Mulford

For 78 years, Mulford has been providing high-quality products and pioneering numerous products throughout the Asia Pacific region. Mulford's materials are utilised across various dynamic industries, including Building and Construction, Corporate Signage, Shop-fitting, Engineering, Mass Transportation, Digital Printing, Electrical, and Electronics.

We pride ourselves on always delivering exceptional technical and product support to assure our customers are applying the right product for the right application. Plus, thanks to our vast network of sales and distribution centres, customers are also guaranteed first-class service from our dedicated teams who understand the importance of your business.