Projected Image are helping warehouses and manufacturing facilities reduce their environmental footprint by shining a light on LED projected floor signage, a low-carbon, low-waste, non-hazardous alternative to traditional painted and printed signs
Painted and printed signage is a common safety solution used in busy environments like warehouses and manufacturing facilities across the UK. However, with more businesses focusing on sustainability, this signage is not an environmentally-friendly option.
Projected Image, who provide projected safety signage, are highlighting a ‘more sustainable’ option, which reduces reliance on environmentally-harmful materials, chemical exposure and carbon intensive processes.
“Making painted and printed safety signs typically relies on binders, pigments, solvents and additives, many of which are energy-intensive to produce, contribute to VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) emissions and hazardous waste and expose workers to chemicals,” says Ian Spoors, Managing Director of Projected Image.
“In contrast, projected signage uses bright, clear LED light to shine safety messaging onto floors, walls and doors, eliminating the need for paints and coatings and helping to avoid use of hazardous chemicals – as well as the disposal issues associated with conventional floor markings. It is the more sustainable option for warehousing and manufacturing facilities,” adds Ian.
On top of environmentally-harmful materials, traditional painted and printed signs often require regular reapplication due to wear, leading to repeated material use, transport and labour emissions which makes it a more carbon intensive process over time.
Alternatively, projected signage has a long operational life, reducing material waste and the need for repeated replacements.
“Painted signs typically need repainting twice a year in heavy traffic areas, whereas our projected health and safety signage lasts approximately 50,000 hours with minimal maintenance. This means fewer site visits, less waste and a significantly lower carbon footprint over the lifetime of the installation, on top of no materials that are harmful to the environment,” adds Ian.
According to Projected Image, the LED projectors used in projected signage are highly energy-efficient, requiring around 75–80 per cent less electricity than incandescent bulbs and 30–50 per cent less than many fluorescents. Coupled with low-carbon electricity or renewable energy, this efficiency reduces environmental impact.
“With less energy usage over time, projected signage significantly lowers the environmental burden associated with manufacturing, applying and disposing of traditional signage. For those focused on their sustainability measures, it’s certainly the more suitable choice,” Ian says.
Projected Image supply high-performance, IP-rated LED projectors and custom gobos, providing a complete health and safety signage solution designed for demanding industrial environments.
“The combination of durability, energy efficiency and reduced environmental impact makes projected signage a fantastic alternative for modern facilities. It helps businesses improve safety standards while supporting their wider sustainability goals,” concludes Ian.
More information about Projected Image can be found at: www.projectedimage.com
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