Ekodisk.com - Earth Friendly CD and DVD Duplication and Replication

EkoDisk and the Environment

The creation of plastic was a seemingly magnificent discovery back in the day. Mankind had finally found a material that was cheap to manufacture, sturdy and durable over a long period of time. The fact that plastic never decayed was perhaps it's best feature. That's right, a material was invented that lasted forever, the perfect "clay" in the hands of engineers and designers of the day. The problem is, when chemists and marketers said that it lasts forever they really meant FOREVER, or an extremely long time anyhow. As a result many plastic items created in recent generations will be buried in landfills and will not break down and decay contributing to the life cycle the way organic materials do.

EkoDisk was created in 2006 when leading premium disc manufacturer Five Masks Multimedia made the bold decision to discontinue manufacturing CDs and DVDs in conventional plastic-heavy packaging. We said "no" to more and more plastic and made "less and less plastic" our goal. Creative types ourselves, this time we needed to use our creative muscles for more than entertainment. "There has to be a better way ... ", we thought. So we set out to change the way CDs and DVDs are packaged, imagining how much less plastic there would be if everyone used alternative packaging for CDs and DVDs rather than traditional jewel cases and Amaray style cases. Now there's an inspiring thought.

We made it our mission to build a complete line of eco-friendly CD and DVD packaging from the ground up, combining the needs of an artist or business to have a visually stunning package with the needs of our own (and all species) very existence, which we believe does not include plastic. We firmly believe that we have succeeded in our mission. Our pride and joy is the #3 Eko-Kase with it's sturdy tray that securely holds your disc weighing only a fraction as much as a jewel case, or even the classic styled eco-friendly tray for that matter.

We offer a complete line of alternative packaging for CDs and DVDs that can prevent up to 136 pounds of plastic from being used for the manufacturing of 1000 retail ready CDs, one of the most common quantities ordered. Not only does Eko-Disk offer an exclusive and complete line of CD and DVD packaging that is earth friendly, we also do it at a price that many manufacturers charge for standard jewel case packaging!

EkoDisk continually looks to develop packaging and processes that improve our relationship with the environment. Not only do we sell products that contain far less plastic and help our customers contribute to the long term care of our natural resources, we also follow manufacturing practices that encourage reducing consumption and recycling of many materials used in manufacturing as well as general business practices.

EkoDisk is committed to reducing overall consumption of all materials when processing orders and manufacturing. Additionally, we recycle as many of the following items as we can:

cardboard
paper
newspapers
magazines
phone books
paper bags
aluminum cans
glass bottles
steel cans (food, etc.)
plastic beverage bottles
glass jars and bottles
plastic milk jugs

We dispose of the following hazardous items properly:

hazardous waste (cleaning chemicals, paint, etc.)
batteries
computers
appliances (air conditioners, refrigerators, etc.)

EkoDisk also donates items to charities at the bins provided and drop locations. This helps people in need.

Some items, such as yard waste, are also collected by the city and brought in big trucks to the recycle center where it is turned into compost or wood chips to to be reused!

We are confident that no other CD and DVD manufacturer is doing as much as we are to promote a healthier planet, both in our commitment to healthier products and in our overall manufacturing and business practices.

Less plastic is a good thing ... say "no"!

How you can help:

Shop with cloth bags instead of paper or plastic
Buy products that use less packaging
Buy large economy size items
Avoid using disposable items
Leave grass clippings on the lawn
Store leftovers in reusable containers instead of wrap or bags
Use Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs
Inflate Your Automobile Tires
Change Air Filter In Your Auto
Fill the Dishwasher
Use Recycled Paper
Adjust Your Thermostat/Use Thermostat Timer
Check Your Waterheater
Change the Air Conditioner Filter
Take Shorter Showers
Install a Low-Flow Showerhead
Buy Products Locally
Buy a Hybrid Car
Buy a Fuel Efficient Car
Carpool When You Can
Reduce Garbage
Plant a Tree
Insulate Your Water Heater
Replace Old Appliances
Weatherize Your Home
Use a Push Mower
Unplug Un-Used Electronics
Put on a Sweater
Insulate Your Home
Air Dry Your Clothes
Switch to a Tankless Water Heater
Switch to Double Pane Windows
Buy Organic Food
Buy products containing recycled content, such as:
- paper towels
- napkins
- greeting cards
- detergent bottles
- toilet paper
- facial tissues
- packaging
- egg cartons
- trash bags
- paper