Industry standard Jewel and Eco-Cases simply don't hold up in a library setting. With this in mind, we put together a brief video focusing on one of our most popular processing services: case transfers. Big thanks to Toledo-Lucas County Public Library for allowing us to film at their main branch in downtown Toledo.
Midwest Tape CD & DVD Case Transfers from Midwest Tape on Vimeo.
What do you think of our video? Do you have your own Jewel and/or Eco-Case experiences to share? Does your library use drop-box-safe cases? How do they stand up to patron use?
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Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Four Ways to Recycle Damaged Jewel Cases
Jewel cases crack; their hinges snap; and their disc teeth break. It’s no wonder so many of our customers are signing up for case transfers, requesting their CDs arrive repackaged in more durable, drop-box-safe cases. But what do you do with all the broken Jewels you have back at your library? In honor of Earth Day, we decided to research and share with you how to recycle your Jewel cases.
Unfortunately, recycling your Jewels isn’t as simple as tossing them in your city-issued big blue recycling receptacle. Jewel cases are made from brittle polystyrene—a type of plastic that takes a very long time to biodegrade. Because of its light weight and low scrap value, polystyrene is not easily recycled, thus most curbside collection programs do not accept it. Many people then turn to simply tossing their polystyrene—like Styrofoam, yogurt cups, and disposable razors—into the garbage, ultimately contributing to beach and ocean debris as well as incinerators and permanent landfills.
Most recycling centers encourage people to reuse their Jewel cases if possible—like as a lamp, a birdhouse, or bookends. Has your library done an activity that involves reusing Jewel cases? If so, what creative things did your team and/or patrons make?
If your cases are destroyed, though, and therefore not reusable, there are a handful of recycling options:
1.) CD Recycling Center of America advises people to box up all their damaged Jewel cases; mark the box “Cases Only”; and ship the box to:
The Compact Disc Recycling Center of America
68E Stiles Road
Salem, NH 03079
They’ll recycle the damaged cases for you, and while you’ll have to pay for shipping, you’ll generate less trash, contribute less to landfills, and decrease the amount of incinerator emissions polluting our air. CD Recycling Center of America suggests your library make a campaign of it and encourage patrons to also donate any damaged cases.
Note: CD Recycling Center of America also recycles damaged discs. You can box up your discs and mark the package “discs only” and ship it to the same above address.
2.) CD Recycling Central, located in California, has drop-off centers in Chino and San Diego, offers pick-up service throughout southern California, and (luckily for us non-Californians) happily accepts any mailed items. To mail your damaged cases, simply box them up and ship them to:
Polysource International Inc.
401 S. Euclid Ave.
Ontario, California 91761
Once again, you pay for shipping, but CD Recycling Central notes that if you ship “media mail” you’ll pay less for postage. You can also toss any damaged discs you want recycled into your box as well. Discs and cases do not need separated.
3.) GreenDisk also offers Jewel case collection as well as a slew of other “technotrash” (like discs, ink cartridges, cell phones, videotapes, pagers, and PDAs). After packing up your damaged cases and weighing your box, you can purchase and print a shipping label through GreenDisk’s site.
GreenDisk differs from the other two companies above in that a small fee is worked into the shipping amount you purchase. However, you are able to box up other “technotrash” in your case box and have GreenDisk take care of recycling all of it.
4.) Visit Earth911.com, and enter “#6 Plastic (Polystyrene)” and your library’s city or zip code to search for nearby drop-off recycling centers. You can then follow packaging and drop-off instructions provided by the listed nearby centers.
How Midwest Tape Recycles Cases
We here at Midwest Tape are really big on recycling too. In 2010, we recycled 262,050 pounds of plastic DVD and CD cases. We work with a local plastic solution company that collects and recycles our Polystyrene for use in underground utility boxes.
Now that we’ve reviewed ways to recycle Jewel cases, let’s get your insights. Know of any other ways to recycle damaged cases? What else does your library reuse or recycle? How are you celebrating Earth Day?
Unfortunately, recycling your Jewels isn’t as simple as tossing them in your city-issued big blue recycling receptacle. Jewel cases are made from brittle polystyrene—a type of plastic that takes a very long time to biodegrade. Because of its light weight and low scrap value, polystyrene is not easily recycled, thus most curbside collection programs do not accept it. Many people then turn to simply tossing their polystyrene—like Styrofoam, yogurt cups, and disposable razors—into the garbage, ultimately contributing to beach and ocean debris as well as incinerators and permanent landfills.
Most recycling centers encourage people to reuse their Jewel cases if possible—like as a lamp, a birdhouse, or bookends. Has your library done an activity that involves reusing Jewel cases? If so, what creative things did your team and/or patrons make?
If your cases are destroyed, though, and therefore not reusable, there are a handful of recycling options:
1.) CD Recycling Center of America advises people to box up all their damaged Jewel cases; mark the box “Cases Only”; and ship the box to:
The Compact Disc Recycling Center of America
68E Stiles Road
Salem, NH 03079
They’ll recycle the damaged cases for you, and while you’ll have to pay for shipping, you’ll generate less trash, contribute less to landfills, and decrease the amount of incinerator emissions polluting our air. CD Recycling Center of America suggests your library make a campaign of it and encourage patrons to also donate any damaged cases.
Note: CD Recycling Center of America also recycles damaged discs. You can box up your discs and mark the package “discs only” and ship it to the same above address.
2.) CD Recycling Central, located in California, has drop-off centers in Chino and San Diego, offers pick-up service throughout southern California, and (luckily for us non-Californians) happily accepts any mailed items. To mail your damaged cases, simply box them up and ship them to:
Polysource International Inc.
401 S. Euclid Ave.
Ontario, California 91761
Once again, you pay for shipping, but CD Recycling Central notes that if you ship “media mail” you’ll pay less for postage. You can also toss any damaged discs you want recycled into your box as well. Discs and cases do not need separated.
3.) GreenDisk also offers Jewel case collection as well as a slew of other “technotrash” (like discs, ink cartridges, cell phones, videotapes, pagers, and PDAs). After packing up your damaged cases and weighing your box, you can purchase and print a shipping label through GreenDisk’s site.
GreenDisk differs from the other two companies above in that a small fee is worked into the shipping amount you purchase. However, you are able to box up other “technotrash” in your case box and have GreenDisk take care of recycling all of it.
4.) Visit Earth911.com, and enter “#6 Plastic (Polystyrene)” and your library’s city or zip code to search for nearby drop-off recycling centers. You can then follow packaging and drop-off instructions provided by the listed nearby centers.
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| Earth911.com screenshot |
How Midwest Tape Recycles Cases
We here at Midwest Tape are really big on recycling too. In 2010, we recycled 262,050 pounds of plastic DVD and CD cases. We work with a local plastic solution company that collects and recycles our Polystyrene for use in underground utility boxes.
Now that we’ve reviewed ways to recycle Jewel cases, let’s get your insights. Know of any other ways to recycle damaged cases? What else does your library reuse or recycle? How are you celebrating Earth Day?
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Case Transfers and Digital Processing Safeguard and Brand Product, Save on Labor
More and more studios are distributing their DVD titles in the eco-case, and the jewel case has been the industry standard for CDs since they first released. The problem with these two cases is that they cannot withstand the rigors of library use. Neither are drop-box safe and both wear out easily with frequent open-and-closes.
Because media buy-back stores will not accept product taken from public libraries, library labels digitally incorporated into product artwork is a proven theft deterrent. Libraries can also eliminate tedious sticker placement and offer patrons branded materials with Midwest Tape’s VIP processing. Our exclusive program incorporates library labels into vendor artwork, perfectly placed and customized to your specifications.
DVD Eco-Cases and CD Jewel Cases shown above.
Because media buy-back stores will not accept product taken from public libraries, library labels digitally incorporated into product artwork is a proven theft deterrent. Libraries can also eliminate tedious sticker placement and offer patrons branded materials with Midwest Tape’s VIP processing. Our exclusive program incorporates library labels into vendor artwork, perfectly placed and customized to your specifications.
Midwest Tape offers a series of processing options that not only safeguard and brand your product, but also helps you save on labor and shelve product faster by eliminating in-house processing and storage of supplies. Here are some of our most popular options:
CDs
Starting at $2.25 per piece | Receive CDs in durable cases with full sleeve artwork and shrink wrap removed. |
Starting at $2.50 per piece | Receive CDs in durable cases with shrink wrap removed and full sleeve artwork with VIP labels. Click here to view samples. |
DVDs
Starting at $1.65 per piece | Receive DVDs in durable cases with full sleeve artwork and shrink wrap removed. |
Starting at $2.50 per piece | Receive DVDs in durable cases with shrink wrap removed and full sleeve artwork with VIP labels. Click here to view samples. |
We also offer VIP processing for audiobooks and playaways. These two formats are packaged into durable, drop-box-safe cases and therefore have their shrink wrapped removed for all customers. However, libraries interested in VIP processing can do top or bottom band labeling starting at $2.50 per piece. Click here to view samples.
Interested in case transfers and digital processing? Fill out a Workflow Solutions brochure now, or contact an expert today at 1.800.875.2785 or info@midwesttapes.com
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