PPB December 2019

Which Products ShouldHave Eco-Friendly Options Available? According to CGS’s survey, Americans believe it is most imperative for the following product categories to include eco-friendly and sustainable options. Eco -Fr i end l y 44 40 19 26 18 paper goods toiletries, personal care apparel, fashion, footwear home furnishings furniture Source: Computer Generated Solutions Supplier Spotlight: Eco-Friendly InTheWorks Here’s an example of eco-friendly done right. BELLA + CANVAS. The Los Angeles-based supplier leaves virtually no landfill at its Los Angeles headquarters and manufacturing facility, because anything that isn’t used is recycled. Leftover or scrapped fabric is converted into a myriad of goods, like baby bibs or upholstery stuffing, and cutting processes have been enhanced to reduce the use of plastic. BELLA + CANVAS uses one-seventh the water of an average clothing manufacturerr, saving 24 million gallons per week, and water that is used goes through a filtration system, so it can also be recycled. In the headquarters, the company uses solar energy to power its sewing and cutting machines, motion-sensor LED lighting and skylights, and provides electric car-charging stations for its employees. But aside from its facilities and products, the company is dedicated to the working conditions of its employees and to remaining American-made. BELLA + CANVAS manufactures in the United States and employs more than 1,000 people in LA. The company is also certified by W.R.A.P.—a nonprofit team of global social compliance experts—for human resources management, health and safety standards, environmental and eco-friendly practices, and legal compliance, including imports and exports, customs compliance and security standards. Give end users a product they’ll wear throughout the coming (and hopefully not too long) winter—while ensuring all eyes are on your brand. These men’s sweatpants are uniquely created for a customized fit, using different front and back measurements. The pill-resistant, machine-washable pants also include an elastic-covered waist and leg cuffs. Made with five-percent polyester created from recycled plastic bottles, the product is available in S-3XL in grey, navy blue and black (shown). Customize with a three-color imprint on the left leg. BIC Graphic NA / PPAI 114187, S13 www.bicgraphic.com 20 | DECEMBER 2019 | INNOVATE

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