As many of our
customers know, we at Lightning Labels are constantly striving to be
as environmentally friendly as possible. Last year we introduced the
EarthFirst PLA material (derived from corn) and were very
disappointed when we had to withdraw it some months later due to
quality issues. We’re pleased to be able to once again offer this
material, and believe the quality challenges have been resolved by
moving to a different supplier.
However, we are not
resting on our laurels. As time goes by, more and more research is
being done to develop and perfect eco-friendly materials. One of the
latest is actually derived from eucalytpus trees - which are very
fast growing and need little water. We think this material has great
potential, because (unlike corn) it is not taking anything away from
the food chain - after all, who eats eucalytpus leaves other than
koalas? We are actively pushing for this material to become a staple
offering in our business and will keep you informed as we progress.
Cheers,
Steve Smith
President
