Although binding your documents is the best way to make them look professional, the sad thing is that many binding supplies simply aren’t eco-friendly. However, there are some greener supplies available and there are a few ways you can make the process more eco-friendly. Here are three of the possible ways to environmentally bind all your documents and projects:
- Use recycled paper and vegetable-based inks. Recycled paper is easy to come by these days, so it’s a great choice for your documents. Using a vegetable-based ink when printing
- Use eco-friendly binding implements. Eco-friendly binding supplies are becoming more common, so binding your work doesn’t need to be damaging to the environment. For example, you can use Eco-Coil spines with your coil binding machine. These coils are made from 100% post-consumer content and they can be recycled after use.
- Use paper covers. Although plastic covers look great, they can be hard to recycle and they take years to decompose in a landfill. Therefore, using paper covers is the way to go. They’re recyclable, break down easier, and will still give your work that finishing touch.