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Eco-friendly recyclable DVDs launch

50% less plastic, 70% less carbon created

18 June 2008 12:43 GMT / By Amy-Mae Elliott

US company ProAction Media has announced the debut of a brand new type of disc that is being pitched as an eco-friendly DVD alternative.

The new lightweight and flexible "Flex-Lite" disc is made using 50% less plastic than regular DVDs, which reduces the carbon footprint for manufacturing by more than 70%.

In addition, the Flex-Lite Discs are created using a special process where bonders are not necessary, resulting in a disc that is 100% recyclable.

ProAction Media says: "The Flex-Lite Disc actually offers advantages traditional DVDs simply can't..."

"...It costs about the same to manufacture. It does not require protective packaging, saving trees, ink and money, and at 50% of the weight - shipping and mailing costs are drastically reduced."

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