We must be able to rely on a factual and impartial means of measuring the sustainability level of each product we purchase. In the Visual Communication industry, such a system is long overdue.
To help you better understand the impact of various product types and thus make better decisions going forward, we’ve created the Antalis Green Star System™ for Visual Communication. The scoring system allows you to easily compare the environmental performance of our products at a glance.
Green Star System™: a 5-star environmental scoring system
This classification is grounded in a strict set of criteria based on two key parameters: raw material and end-of-life
The more stars a material has, the more sustainable it is!
What we measure
Raw material
Lower ratings are given to materials made from virgin fossil fuels – basically, plastics – while higher scores are applied to renewable materials, and even higher for products made of recycled materials. The products can be made from non-recycled/virgin raw materials or from recycled materials having been used before and then put through a process so that it can form a new product.
Raw materials can either come from fossil and mineral sources (not renewable) or from renewable/biosourced sources.
NON-RECYCLED FOSSIL FUELS
are hydrocarbon; primarily coal, fuel or natural gas that are not derived from plant sources – made from non-recycled/virgin raw material.
NON-RECYCLED RENEWABLE & BIOSOURCED
material of plant which are based on the photosynthetic primary production – made from non-recycled/virgin raw material.
NON-RECYCLED RENEWABLE & BIOSOURCED
material of plant which are based on the photosynthetic primary production – made from non-recycled/virgin raw material.
NON-RECYCLED FOSSIL FUELS
are hydrocarbon; primarily coal, fuel or natural gas that are not derived from plant sources – made from non-recycled/virgin raw material.
How to find our most sustainable products
In our eShop, you will find the Green Star System™ ranking for our Visual Communication products.
Taking responsible action is critical. But it’s also good to be able to demonstrate it. After all, today’s consumers and thought leaders are rightfully demanding progress. By using higher-rated products, you’re able to display your results and prove to your customers and stakeholders that you’ve taken meaningful action to reduce your environmental footprint.
