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26 Feb 2019  •  Branded gifts

Going Green with Promotional Gifts


With the current worldwide focus on plastic pollution and the environment – including campaigns to encourage people to use reusable coffee cups and reduce single-use plastic consumption, there’s no better time to invest in branded eco-friendly promotional products. Reusable items made from natural or recycled materials are widely available; by adding your logo and giving these items to clients and employees, you can easily show that you are doing your part to help protect the environment and encourage others to do the same.

Here are our top picks for eco-friendly promotional products that are sure to make a positive impact:

  1. Reusable and/or biodegradable coffee cups

There is an increasing variety of cups and mugs available that are either made from recycled materials, or natural and sustainable materials such as bamboo. These are likely to be used on a daily basis so they provide great exposure for your company when you add your branding to them. They are an extremely popular choice at the moment due to the focus on throwaway single use coffee cups, and the introduction of discounts at some high-street coffee chains when you bring a reusable cup or mug to use instead of a take-out cup. Our favourites at the moment include:

  • Ecoffee cups® – these popular cups are made from bamboo fibre, ensuring they are durable, biodegradable, sustainable, and naturally sterile. They are available in over 60 different designs featuring plain colours and a whole range of patterns.

  • Boom Eco Travel Mug – this is designed to be fully recycled at the end of its life as it can be completely dismantled and each part recycled, with no glue or paint used to ensure an easy recycling process.

  • Compostable cardboard cups – these are brilliant for businesses in the catering industry such as cafes and restaurants, or events and exhibitions that are all looking to reduce the environmental impact of throwaway one-use coffee cups.

 

  1. Bamboo fibre lanyards

These are a great eco-friendly alternative to the traditional lanyard, which are usually made from polyester. Corn or bamboo fibres are sustainable and natural, eliminating the use of synthetic fibres in these products. These are useful for any company or event looking to become more environmentally friendly.

  1. Compostable or biodegradable pens

Pens made from recycled materials have been around for a while now, and while they are brilliant and encourage recycling, some manufacturers are going one step further and are starting to produce pens that are biodegradable. This means once your pen has reached the end of its life, you can simply toss it on your compost heap and it will compost down! We particularly love the senator® Nature Plus as its entire production chain is eco-friendly – impressive!

  1. Eco-friendly bags

Promotional bags are an excellent choice when it comes to eco-friendly branded items. There is a huge range to choose from with many different styles and colours available. Shopper bags are one of the most popular eco items as they are often made from organic cottons and natural fibres, or recycled materials. These bags are long lasting and are sure to be appreciated by anyone who receives one, especially since the plastic bag charge was introduced and we need to keep reusable bags on us at all times! The Newchurch shopper bag is a great environmentally friendly choice as it is made from 100% recycled materials – 75% recycled cotton from off cuts, waste cotton and towels, blended with 25% polyester PET which is recycled fabric from plastic bottles.

  1. Recycled coasters

These are a great idea for eco-friendly giveaway items that will be widely appreciated – after all, nearly everybody has a coaster sitting on their desk at work, and multiple coasters around their home. They have a large branding area that can be fully customised with your logo, and are light and easy to carry around so are great for giving away at events and exhibitions. They’re also a good choice for postal campaigns as they are light and flat. Choosing coasters made from recycled plastic, or one that can be recycled after use, is a simple but effective way to show your support for the environment and provide a positive message about your company to the recipient.

  1. Wooden rulers

The main environmental focus currently is to reduce unnecessary plastic consumption. Therefore it can pay to consider other materials when choosing your staple promotional items. Wooden rulers are a good alternative to the usual plastic ruler as they are made from natural materials, and are brilliant for printing with your logo or even engraving your message into the wood which looks incredibly effective!

The amount of environmentally friendly promotional products available is steadily increasing, with more and more suppliers becoming aware of customers’ needs for recyclable items that protect the environment. If you need help choosing a suitable eco-friendly product to brand with your logo, please get in touch by emailing sales@giltedged.co.uk or calling us on 01604 671671.

And remember – reduce, reuse, recycle!


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