Acco Brands’ Quartet is introducing consumers to what it claims is the first environmentally-friendly whiteboards and bulletin boards to hit the retail market. Its new Envi(TM) line boasts MBDC's (McDonough Braungart Design Chemistry) Cradle-to-Cradle(SM) silver certification, which verifies that the boards are created to ensure minimal impact to the environment throughout their entire life-cycle.

The Envi boards are made with MBDC certified safe materials (cork, cardboard and steel), which are sustainable and recyclable, so that they can be used again and do not have to be dumped in landfills at the end of their lives. The silver award certified, and patented ENVI boards are also "Designed for Disassembly," meaning they can be easily dismantled by the consumer for recovery in the recycling process.

"Our customers want products that are more ecologically sound, and we're working to deliver them," said Sam Moon, product manager for sustainability at Quartet. "We are extremely excited to introduce the Envi line because no other retail line of whiteboards or bulletin boards offers this unique designation. This is just the first step in Quartet's "Design for the Environment" efforts to incorporate innovation and sustainability into all of its new products."