GreenSmart introduces Akepa laptop sleeves

The newest eco-friendly, socially responsible Laptop Sleeves from GreenSmart.
 
May 6, 2010 - PRLog -- GreenSmart, a global brand of eco-friendly bags and cases, introduces the Akepa laptop sleeve, in 7 different sizes and 5 striking colors, made from the Company’s proprietary and lab tested, non-toxic Neogreene.

With a design inspiration from the Olympic Stadium in Beijing, the front of the sleeve has a subtle imprint on the majority of the panel. With matching details, the product creates a strong visual identity. Not to be left with exclusively a design distinction, the sleeves also contain a soft fuzzy lining which offers a very plush feel to the interior making for a scratch-free environment for the laptop. In keeping with the eco-conscious values of the brand, the plush liner is made from 100% post consumer recycled bottles. The ventilated gusset that allows a warm laptop to cool down a little faster is yet another benefit designed into what most would see as a simple product.

Available in 7 sizes from the small Netbook to the very large 17” with specific sizes for MacBooks as well, the range has a size for most laptops. The 4 most popular laptop sizes are also available in a range of designer colors beyond the basic black including Blue Ice, Melon, Grape and Azalea.

In a further nod to the environmental commitment of GreenSmart, it’s products are named after endangered species, in this case the Akepa, a small bird once abundant on many Hawaiian islands. The company commits 10% of its profits to supporting organizations working to protect habitat.

Neogreene is GreenSmart’s proprietary solution to stinky, toxic neoprene, well known as the wetsuit fabric. Made from non-toxic water-based adhesives, Neogreene is refreshingly absent of neoprene’s telltale “chemical” smell, while offering the same stretch, cushion, durability, and insulation. Neogreene uses 25% less petroleum and 25% less energy in manufacturing, and is 50% lighter, reducing transportation costs. Because it uses closed-cell rather than open-cell (sponge-like) construction, it cannot absorb moisture, resulting in a hygienic, mold- and mildew-resistant, machine-washable fabric, an obvious choice for food and beverage containers.
GreenSmart developed Neogreene out of an increasing awareness of the human and environmental hazards of neoprene. Neoprene, while having valuable applications in the automotive and electronics industries, “smells” because it contains powerful toxins like formaldehyde and toluene, now linked with cancer and developmental problems. California’s Proposition 65 brought to public awareness the need to avoid these substances.
GreenSmart is the first western Nevada County, CA business to be green certified by Keep the Sierra Green. Keep the Sierra Green has recognized GreenSmart’s “valuable contributions to reduce waste, increase efficiency, and protect the health and vibrancy of the Sierra Nevada.” The designation also makes responsible choices easier for the customer, with so many businesses calling themselves “green” that the term has lost meaning.

GreenSmart, based in Grass Valley, CA, has been making bags and accessories since 1995. Under the name Shoreline, they initially made the products by the same methods as other suppliers, switching to eco-conscious materials in 2006 and introducing Neogreene in 2009 Their laptop bags, briefcases, and other items are sold nationwide through college bookstores, luggage and specialty stores, as well as at numerous e-tailers online. Interested consumers can learn how GreenSmart’s products are better for the planet by visiting http://www.GreenSmart.biz.

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GreenSmart, based in Grass Valley, California, has been making bags and accessories since 1995, switching to eco-conscious recycled PET materials in 2006 and introducing nontoxic, neoprene-alternative Neogreene in 2009.
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