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©Copyright 2012 B Lab. All rights reservedAbout EcoShowpiece
EcoShowpiece is a certified woman of color-owned company dedicated to creating environmentally sustainable marketing solutions to a wide variety of businesses and institutions. Products include exhibits, signage and shipping crates all made from recycled and recyclable materials. They've done extensive vetting of materials that claim to be green and only offer products that have proven to be the most sustainable option possible. This includes factors like the absence of VOC's (Volatile Organic Compounds) and "Cradle to Cradle" usage capability. EcoShowpiece is able to provide a green alternative to nearly every traditional material on the market.
We became a B Corporation to align with other like-minded companies. Such a network allows us to further our mission to raise awareness and promote global conservation in the Marketing Industry and support the growth of a new standard of doing business.
The principals of Showpiece bring over 30 combined years of experience in the creation, management and marketing of custom fabrication projects. With extensive positive feedback from clients and a solid reputation in the industry, our founders know that producing an environmentally friendly product and working with vendors with the same goals allows us to continue to deliver premier customer service with special attention to craftsmanship and quality.
The Change We Seek®
Their mission is to offer planet-conscious companies the opportunity to contribute to the global conservation effort by choosing Earth-friendly materials for their face to face marketing needs and enhancing their triple bottom line philosophies.
• They aim to be leaders in the movement to reduce landfill waste produced by trade shows and in-store marketing campaigns with our Million Pound Plan.
• They strive to build a profitable and sustainable business, while being wholly committed environmental stewardship. "Be as green as you can be" serves as our philosophy when working with our clients and in our daily operations.
EcoShowpiece
- Industry: Other
- Product/Services: Trade Show Exhibits, POP Displays, Shipping/Storage Crates
- Location: Huntersville, NC
- http://www.ecoshowpiece.com
Summary:
Certified: August 2009| Points Earned | % Points Available | |
|---|---|---|
| Accountability » | 9.6 | 72% |
| Employees » | 16.4 | 49% |
| Consumers » | 33.3 | 50% |
| Community » | 35.7 | 49% |
| Environment » | 9 | 67% |
| Composite B Score | 104 |
- >80 out of 200 is eligible for certification
- >60% points available = Area of excellence
Highlights:
From B Impact AssessmentEnvironment: >75% of office supplies come from recycled materials, Policy to minimize travel, Policy to increase energy efficiency
Employees: 6+ weeks maternity leave
Community: >50% of ownership in same community as 2/3 workforce, >50% of customers are local, >40% of expenditures are directed toward local suppliers
Consumers: 100% of services provide environmental benefits
News
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