A manufacturing assembly for the creation of laminate constructions includes a calendar device arranged to accept a laminate of three or more layers of material stock, as provided by a matching three or more rolls of the material stock. A sheeting device is arranged downstream from the calendar device for cutting the laminate into predetermined sizes, such that the laminate is kept in a non-rolled, planar orientation subsequent to the laminate exiting the calendar and before the laminate is sheeted by the sheeting device.

Example embodiments of biodegradable cards and systems and methods making the same are provided. A biodegradable card can comprise a biodegradable substrate, a magnetic particle slot within the biodegradable substrate configured to receive magnetic particles, a high coercivity magnetic stripe comprising magnetic particles printed on the biodegradable substrate and encoded with payment account data, and a biodegradable water resistant coating, wherein the coating covers at least the magnetic stripe.

A binding device and method that allows pages or documents to be secured in a binder while providing a recyclable, transparent and printable cover. The binding device includes a flexible sheet having a front surface, a rear surface, a first, second, third and fourth edge, a fold parallel to the first edge on the flexible sheet that extends from the second edge to the fourth edge, a plurality of spaced apart die cuts adjacent the fold shaped to form tabs, a transparent flexible front cover having a front surface, rear surface, a first, second, third and fourth edge, the first edge of the front cover overlapping and affixing to the front surface of the flexible sheet.

A biodegradable adhesive for use in at least one chosen from glue lap, case and carton seal, slower speed carton seal and bookbinding, the biodegradable adhesive including at least one chosen from:

TABLE-US-00001 % (Parts) Water: 35-50 Defoamer: .3-.8 Gelatin: 25-35 Preservative: .2-.5 Glycerin:  7-15 Epsom Salt: 10-20 Vanilla Extract: <1 Total Parts: 100%  and Water: 33-45 Defoamer: .3-.8 Gelatin: 35-45 Glycerin: 15-27 Preservative: .2-.5 Vanilla Extract: <1 Total: 100%.

The present invention relates to a flexible and durable bookbinding and to methods for making bound books. More specifically, the present invention relates to books that may withstand substantial and repeated perpendicular flexure along their spine. Among other advantages, these books demonstrate improved resistance to wear and tear and normal usage to remain intact.

A method of recycling greeting cards. A first step involves making a greeting card body that dissolves when exposed to water leaving negligible residue. A second step involves incorporating in the greeting card body a substance that is released when the greeting card body dissolves is water. It is a desire to release the substance that provides a positive incentive for placing the greeting card body in the water.

A method of recycling greeting cards. A first step involves making a greeting card body that dissolves when exposed to water leaving negligible residue. A second step involves incorporating in the greeting card body a substance that is released when the greeting card body dissolves is water. It is a desire to release the substance that provides a positive incentive for placing the greeting card body in the water.

Example embodiments of biodegradable cards and systems and methods making the same are provided. A biodegradable card can comprise a biodegradable substrate, a magnetic particle slot within the biodegradable substrate configured to receive magnetic particles, a high coercivity magnetic stripe comprising magnetic particles printed on the biodegradable substrate and encoded with payment account data, and a biodegradable water resistant coating, wherein the coating covers at least the magnetic stripe.

The present invention relates to a flexible and durable bookbinding and to methods for making bound books. More specifically, the present invention relates to books that may withstand substantial and repeated perpendicular flexure along their spine. Among other advantages, these books demonstrate improved resistance to wear and tear and normal usage to remain intact.

The Eco Fit invention encourages a consumer to take part in significantly impacting environmental issues. Quick information can help with decisions reducing consumables. Consumers need to understand the difference between products designed to be more sustainable than the current consumables. The Smarter Way is analyzing the measurable much like ingredient labels of food products before the purchase. The display must contain indicia which informs the consumer of the carbon imprint for the product. This change over time can bring quality products to the market place that will have longer life spans with reduced costs and consumption. We can influence the process of reducing the manufacturer's energy costs, the purchase price, the transportation and the impact on our environment. Labels and displays can teach the value of greatly reducing consumerism and waste for subsequent generations. The Smarter Way is to show the costs and savings at the point of purchase.