How to Reduce Carbon Footprint with Think Board Products
In a world increasingly focused on sustainability, even small choices — like what kind of whiteboard you install — can make a big difference. Whether you're outfitting a school, office, or home workspace, Think Board helps reduce your environmental impact without sacrificing performance or aesthetics.
Most Whiteboards Are Surprisingly Wasteful
Traditional whiteboards might seem simple, but they come with a hidden cost: their carbon footprint. A standard 4 ft × 8 ft whiteboard, often made with steel, aluminum, and a wood core, can generate up to 80–100 kg of CO₂ emissions over its full lifecycle1— from manufacturing through disposal.
That’s roughly the same as driving a typical gas-powered car over 200 miles. Multiply that by every classroom or meeting room—and it adds up fast. And when those boards reach the end of their life? They’re heavy, hard to recycle, and often end up in landfills after 5–10 years.
Think Board Offers a Smarter, Lighter Alternative
Think Board's self-adhesive whiteboard film is designed to resurface what you already have — like old chalkboards, ghosted whiteboards, desks, or walls. Instead of replacing, you upgrade. That simple shift can cut your carbon footprint by more than 90%.
A 4 ft × 8 ft Think Board has a lifecycle carbon footprint of just 4–6 kg CO₂e. That’s like:
- Driving 10–15 miles instead of 200+
- Creating just 1–2 plastic food containers worth of emissions2
Think Board uses less than 1 kg of material, ships flat or rolled (not in a freight crate), and installs without power tools. At the end of its life, it simply peels off and goes into the trash—no sawing, unscrewing, or hauling.
Over 90% lower carbon footprint with Think Board compared to traditional whiteboards.
Carbon-Neutral Shipping, Long-Term Use
We don’t just stop at low-impact materials. Every Think Board order ships with 100% carbon-neutral shipping, ensuring your upgrade doesn’t add any transportation-related emissions. And with a 10-year indoor durability warranty, you won’t need to replace or resurface frequently.
Less material. Less waste. Less carbon.
Sustainability That Makes Sense—And Saves
Switching to Think Board isn’t just better for the planet — it’s often better for your budget. By resurfacing instead of replacing, schools and businesses save on removal, labor, and replacement costs. And the environmental benefits make it easier to meet green building goals, such as:
- School district sustainability initiatives
- LEED points for material reuse and low-emissions upgrades
- Amazon Climate Pledge Friendly and other purchasing programs3
Start Reducing Your Carbon Footprint Today
If you're a facilities manager, educator, or workplace designer looking to modernize without compromise, Think Board is a simple swap with a big sustainability payoff.
Ready to go green the smart way? Explore Think Board options now.
