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From farm to film
3M™ Envision™ Print Film PL50mC. Made from 40% bio-based material derived from non-food source corn.
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Partnering for a circular economy
Our goal is to reduce, reuse and recycle in everything we do. Who’s with us?. Read the article (PDF, 225 KB).
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Problem solvers
Producing films without solvents is possible. How close are we? Read the article (PDF, 608 KB).
Elevate your brand. Advance sustainability.
Elevate your brand while advancing your sustainability goals using sustainable graphic films. Our innovative graphic solutions are designed to help businesses create high-impact visual communications while reducing environmental impact.
Graphic films bring brands to life in so many ways. And, we believe a collaborative commitment to sustainability can create a significant impact.
As your company advances its sustainability goals, 3M is right there with you, helping transform how brands are visible in the world. Creating responsible and sustainable graphic solutions isn’t simple, but every step toward progress makes a difference.
As organisations prioritize carbon reduction, waste minimisation, and responsible sourcing, 3M supports your journey with:
- Sustainable graphic film technologies
- Low-environmental-impact signage solutions
- Responsible material innovation
- Programs designed to reduce waste and improve recyclability
- Manufacturing processes focused on efficiency and emissions reduction
At 3M, we’re committed to innovation that helps you make informed choices, strengthen your brand image, and move our industry forward. Explore how our forward-thinking programs, partnerships, and products are designed to help reduce environmental impact and open new possibilities for creative expression.
See how our expanding portfolio of 3M graphic solutions can help your brand stand out—while standing for something bigger.
The three most critical aspects to advance our sustainable graphics industry
Our commitment to sustainability goes back decades and we’re just getting started
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1975: 3M launches its Pollution Prevention Program. This alone has prevented nearly 3 million tons of pollution.
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2005: 3M launches first 3M™ Prestige Series window films, which rejects up to 97% of infrared light providing energy savings and enhanced comfort.
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2014: 3M launches 3M™ Envision™ Flexible Substrate FS-1 for signs that use less energy and require less maintenance.
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2019: Announced Sustainability Value Commitment for all new products.
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2023: 3M earns +Vantage Vinyl™ Verified Silver Certification from the Vinyl Sustainability Council.
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2024: 3M introduces DI-NOC™ Architectural Finishes E-Series RC Recycled Content Film, featuring a base film layer composed of 80% post-consumer recycled polyester, and coloured layer including 20% scallop shell powder.
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By 2030: Reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 52.6% (base year 2019) & Double the number of PVC alternative film products.
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You have real sustainability goals. Ours is to help you meet them. Here you’ll find 3M solutions to help you create breathtaking graphics and signage that is both on brand and supports your efforts toward true sustainability. They’re matched according to important qualifiers such as LEED credits, GREEN certification and many more. Start now.
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Continuous material and product innovation
With more than a century of expertise in material science, we are well-positioned to help advance the graphics industry through mindful materials for new product innovation.
Our focus is to develop graphic film solutions that balance:
- High visual performance and durability
- Application quality and consistency
- Reduced environmental impact
- Alignment with corporate sustainability goals
Sustainable innovation in graphics means improving materials, enhancing product longevity, and supporting lifecycle efficiency without compromising design impact.
From farm to film: Learn more about 3M™ Envision PL50mC (PDF, 264 KB)
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Pioneering new programs and partnerships
Collaboration is essential to advancing sustainability in the graphics industry. Meaningful progress requires alignment across brands, manufacturers, suppliers, and installers. We actively support partnerships that promote circular economy principles, responsible material use, and supply chain transformation.
By working together, we can help reduce waste, improve recyclability, and strengthen sustainability outcomes at local, regional, and global levels.
Learn more about our leadership in graphics in circularity (PDF, 225 KB)
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Leading manufacturing changes to minimise environmental impact
Sustainable manufacturing is critical to reducing the environmental footprint of the graphics industry. Production methods influence lifecycle emissions, resource efficiency, and overall product impact.
We are committed to continuously improving manufacturing processes to help reduce:
- Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions
- Energy consumption
- Water usage
- Waste generation
- Solvent and chemical impacts
By focusing on operational efficiency, emissions reduction, and responsible resource management, we support broader sustainability objectives across the graphics value chain. Manufacturing improvements play a measurable role in advancing climate goals and strengthening environmental performance over time.
Contact a 3M expert for information on using our graphic films to help you achieve your sustainability goals.
We’re meeting today’s sustainability challenges by building what’s next. Learn more about our corporate initiatives.
