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22 Apr 2024  •  Promotional industry

Earth Day 2024: Ditch the Plastics

Plastics are harmful for a number of reasons. Find better sustainable materials for your business like cork, 100% recycled plastics, and more in your merchandise.

Earth Day is a famous awareness day in the UK that occurs annually every April. This year, it falls on the 22nd and so we have created this blog, offering better eco solutions.

Earth Day is an annual global celebration dedicated to raising awareness and taking action for environmental protection and sustainability.

This year, we at Gilt Edged Promotions are focusing on ditching plastics and using alternative eco-friendly merchandise including in our promotional products that our customers use for their businesses. We understand the importance in saving the planet and we are actively working towards sustainable solutions, whilst we are committed to reviewing our performance and goals.

Why Are Plastics So Harmful?

Using plastic materials is harmful to the environment because plastics are non-biodegradable. This means that it is not broken down naturally and remaining in the environment for hundreds of years, polluting ecosystems and harming wildlife. Plastics are also harmful for the air whilst contributing to water pollution.

Planet Vs Plastics: Sustainable Materials

Sustainable materials can be in incorporated in business merchandise and other products instead. Single use consumption of plastics are the worst and the most harmful to the planet.

Doing Your Bit

Opting for zero harmful plastics is the better alternative. Here are some eco solutions to incorporate in your merchandise and company branded gifts.

  • Cork
    Explore the eco-friendly allure of cork – A sustainable material that elevates both style and environmental consciousness. Harvested from cork oak trees without harming them, cork embodies a greener ethos, promoting forest health and biodiversity. Its biodegradability and recyclability further contribute its eco-friendliness, reducing waste and preserving our planet, leading to a brighter, greener future.
  • 100% Recycled Plastics
    Embrace renewal with sustainable merchandise with 100% recycled plastics! This is an eco alternative to non-recycled plastics, contributing significantly to environmental preservation. By repurposing post-consumer waste, recycled plastics reduce the need for non-processed materials, conserving natural resources and minimising pollution. Additionally, recycled plastics help divert plastic waste from landfills and oceans, promoting a circular economy and mitigating environmental harm. Compared to non-recycled plastics, which perpetuate resource depletion and pollution, 100% recycled plastics embody a commitment to sustainability and a brighter future for our planet.
  • Coffee Beans
    Elevate your promotional brew, pens, and notebooks with Coffee Beans as a sustainable material source! Indulge in the eco-chic world of coffee bean materials, where sustainability meets style. Sourced from coffee plants in a manner that supports both the environment and local communities, coffee bean material offers a guilt-free indulgence. With its biodegradability and recyclability, it is a natural choice for being more planet savvy.
  • Metal
    Eco-friendly metal materials that are popular in promotional products include recycled aluminium, stainless steel, and tin. These materials are often used in items such as reusable water bottles, travel mugs, and metal straws. Recycled aluminium is widely favoured for its sustainability and versatility, making it a popular choice for eco-conscious promotional merchandise purchasers. Additionally, stainless steel and tin materials offer durability as well being recyclable, further enhancing their appeal in the realm of eco-friendly promotional products.
  • Bamboo
    Bamboo is an underestimated material. Bamboo is the rockstar of eco-friendliness! This versatile plant grows super fast, sometimes up to a meter a day, making it incredibly renewable. It does not require pesticides or much water, so it is kind to the environment. Plus, bamboo releases oxygen and absorbs carbon dioxide, helping fight climate change. When it is harvested, it regenerates from the root, so there is no need for replanting. Bamboo products are durable, biodegradable, and can replace plastics in many applications. From toothbrushes to clothing, bamboo eco-credentials are off the charts, making it a green superhero in the world of sustainable materials!

Find out More

Gilt Edged Promotions are committed to being greener by offering plastic-free promotional products to organisations within the UK. Read our sustainability statement to find out how we are a sustainable business, and browse our eco-friendly merchandise range. Contact us at salesall@giltedged.co.uk to find out more about sustainability practices and product eco-credentials.

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