A World Without Waste | Recycled Paper Greeting Cards

What is the ReProduct concept?

ReProduct products are inspired by the Cradle to Cradle design paradigm which strives to minimize waste by designing products whose materials can be used over and over again in future products. Our goal is to bring this concept to the mass market in applications that are very simple to understand and touch many people. In this way, we expose the world to the concept of waste reduction and resource preservation. Our first two product initiatives are the ReProduct Greeting Card and ReProduct Annual Reports and Marketing Collateral.

The goal of the ReProduct greeting card is to eliminate waste and preserve resources; it is inspired by the Cradle-to-Cradle design paradigm. The card is 100% re-used in the manufacturing of Shaw carpet tiles. The card is sent to the recipient in a two-way envelope (think “Netflix”). Once the recipient is done with the card, they simply place it in the postage paid return portion of the envelope and it is sent to Shaw Industries where 100% of the card is re-used in the manufacturing of new carpet tiles. The greeting card and envelope are created using a patent-pending process. They are made from materials that are healthy for both humans and the environment.
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The goal of the ReProduct annual report is to eliminate waste and preserve resources; it is inspired by the Cradle-to-Cradle design paradigm. The report is 100% re-used in the manufacturing of Shaw carpet tiles. The reports are printed with a gatefold cover which includes a postage paid indicia back to Shaw Industries. Once the recipient of the annual report is done with the report, they simply open the gatefold cover and seal it over the back of the report and drop it in any US mailbox. It is then sent to Shaw Industries where 100% of the report is re-used in the manufacturing of new carpet tiles. The annual report is created using a patent-pending process and is made from materials that are healthy for both humans and the environment. Click here to see a demo

Can you make a brochure or marketing materials in this system?

Yes! The same process is used for brochures and marketing materials as is stated above in the “annual reports” question.

Why create a ReProduct annual report or ReProduct marketing materials?

Unfortunately, many of the annual reports and marketing materials that are sent out into the world ultimately end up in a landfill. Our goal is to minimize the amount of waste that results from producing such materials. With the ReProduct system, annual reports and marketing materials are either kept by the recipient or “reproducted” into new carpet tiles.

Can I just print my own materials with the return postage? Why do I need your company?

The ReProduct process of printing on a substrate and returning the item to be made into another product is protected by four pending patents.

How does my company work with you to produce our annual report or marketing materials?

We can work one of two ways with your company. We can either print your project using one of our printing partners or you can license our patent-pending “ReProduct” system. To find out more about either of these opportunities, click here.

Will you create more products?

Absolutely! Our first patents cover written substrate therefore our initial introductions will be centered around anything printed that can be reproducted into another product

Can you briefly explain the Cradle-to-Cradle design concept?

Cradle-to-Cradle is a new design paradigm whose overall goal is to eliminate the concept of waste by designing products so that the material value can be harnessed again and again in future products. Materials from products are either efficiently re-used or returned to the soil with no significant environmental or human repercussions. This is in contrast to the cradle-to-grave approach where products are designed, manufactured, used and primarily end up in a landfill.

Why create a ReProduct greeting card?

The greeting card is a wonderful medium to communicate the powerful ReProduct message. Over 7 billion greeting cards are sold every year in the United States, reaching a broad and diverse audience. The greeting card also allows for a range of creative design opportunities. It is a simple and effective way to demonstrate the ReProduct design principles and waste elimination strategy to the general public.
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Can you explain the uniqueness of the ReProduct greeting card?

The ReProduct greeting card and envelope are created using a patent-pending process. They are made from materials that are healthy for both humans and the environment. The envelope is “two-way”: it contains both the initial envelope to the recipient and uses an integrated postage paid envelope to return the card to Shaw Industries. Shaw Industries then uses the cards and envelopes to create carpet backing.

Why is the ReProduct system a smart strategy for my company?

Will the ReProduct greeting card cost more than other greeting cards?

No, the cards are in the same price range as existing greeting cards.

Can I buy ReProduct greeting cards?

Yes, you can purchase custom ReProduct greeting cards including announcements and wedding invitations (minimum quantity of 200). We have a design team ready to help you or you can supply art directly to us. Please contact partners@reproduct.net or call (484) 595-0289 for a quote and additional details.

Additionally, box sets of preprinted cards, including holiday cards are available for order on our website.

How can I learn more?

Please contact us at partners@reproduct.net and the appropriate business development manager will contact you immediately.