We all love the brilliant vibrancy of neon signage and the powerful statement that these types of signs can provide. Neon business signs are ideal for making your business stand out and can draw in customers from great distances.
If your business cares about the environment or strives to keep your carbon footprint as low as possible, then you might be a little bit concerned about signage that is designed to run on electricity all night long.
If you are concerned about the impact that these lights might have on the environment, this guide is for you. In this guide, we take a closer look at the sustainability of the materials used for making neon signs and the energy they require to keep burning brightly.
Sustainability of Materials
While traditional gas-filled neon signs used to be terrible for the environment, modern LED neon lights are the complete opposite.
No toxic materials are used inside these types of signs. Instead, they are made from a blend of neon light and acrylic (a type of thermoplastic). The acrylic materials used for neon signs are quite eco-friendly. Acrylic thermoplastics can be recycled indefinitely which means the materials can be repurposed over and over again to manufacture new goods.
Not only are these materials recyclable, but they also last a very long time. With a lifespan of 8 - 15 years, the thermoplastic and LED lighting will certainly be put to good use until it is time to repurpose these materials. You also don’t have to worry about manufacturing processes. Thermoplastics don’t emit any toxic fumes when they are smelted down for reuse.
Energy Efficiency
Energy consumption plays a huge role in sustainability because it takes a lot of natural resources to create electricity. Luckily, energy consumption isn’t something you need to be too concerned about with LED neon lighting.
The LED lights used in these signs are extremely energy efficient. A typical sign only uses about 150 Watts of power per hour or 1500 Watts of power if you continuously run it for 10 hours, making them very energy efficient.
With this low wattage use, these lights are also solar system compatible. You can easily power it with a power bank and solar unit and eliminate energy consumption entirely.
Efficiency Compared to Other Signage
Neon signs compete extremely well with other types of signage. In fact, this is the one sign you cannot miss, making it an extremely effective marketing tool. With their affordable running costs and extreme durability, neon lights are certainly a worthy investment that will offer you good returns over the years since it will lure in so many clients. Compared to other signage options (that are not quite as energy efficient) you definitely get good results considering the low environmental impact that these lights have.
Quality Neon Signs from The Best Supplier
With your mind put to ease, it’s time to start shopping for a good neon sign for your company. At Neon Party, we have a wide range of creative and beautiful neon sign concepts available that are bound to brighten up any interior space. We can also create a custom neon sign for your company. These signs can be made for indoor or outdoor use and you have full flexibility when it comes to size.
Businesses are welcome to order small signs that will have virtually no running cost to the company or a big sign that can brighten your entire company affordably and without much effect to the environment. Give Neon Party a call or order your sign online so you can make your mark on the world without leaving a negative impact on the environment.
