Every organization needs promotional products to create a unified, professional look for the workplace and to use as corporate gifts. Uniforms and office items are a must, but when choosing promotional items to give away, what message should they convey? As climate change concerns skyrocket, there is one easy way to show that your business is committed to the solution and that’s through environmentally-conscience promotional gifts.  Using environmentally friendly promotional products will help you and your business do your part to save the world. 

'Eco-friendly' or 'environmentally friendly' typically means using products that pose no harmful effects on the environment or its inhabitants. This includes the methods being used to produce merchandise. Since the aim to have as little affect on the earth as possible, companies are now looking to ensure that all promotional products are made in a way that avoids clear-cutting forests, wasting water, using insecticides, burning fossil fuels, etc. Many companies now want to show their support for eco friendly products and encourage others to pave the way for a brighter, cleaner future.

Did you know that a plastic beverage bottle takes roughly 450 years to decompose? Take a look at the numbers found by the U.S. National Park Service:

Time it takes for garbage to decompose in the environment:

Glass Bottle ---------------------------1 million years

Monofilament Fishing Lines--------600 years

Plastic Beverage Bottle--------------450 years

Disposable Diaper--------------------450 years

Aluminum Can-----------------------80-200 years

Foamed Plastic Buoy----------------80 years

Foamed Plastic Cups----------------50 years

Rubber-Boot Sole--------------------50-80 years

Tin Cans-------------------------------50 years

Nylon Fabric--------------------------30-40 years

Plastic Film Container---------------20-30 years

Plastic Bag----------------------------10-20 years

Cigarette Butt-------------------------1-5 years

Information Source: U.S. National Park Service; Mote Marine Lab, Sarasota, FL.

Across the globe, businesses are taking the initiative to become more environmentally conscious in almost every aspect of their operation. To help reduce negative impacts on the environment, businesses are now turning to eco-friendly promotional products as a wholesome marketing solution. Choosing these products is not as difficult as it sounds. You do not need to make-over your staff with organic hemp clothing or spend a fortune on hybrid delivery trucks; it can start with simple choices!

Many online promotional product distributors offer a selection of environmentally friendly products. For example, InkHead.com recently added a recycled and Earth Friendly EcoSmart product line. Using eco friendly materials is not the only thing to consider; some promotional products will show your company’s commitment to the environment, simply by the intended use of the product. Here are some great examples:

Re-usable Water Bottles: Have your logo added to Nalgene-type Custom Water Bottles and hand them out to employees and customers. Encourage everyone to refill their bottles instead of purchasing new water bottles every time.

Insulated Coffee Mugs: Using Promotional Travel Coffee Mugs is a great way to ensure your marketing message and logo travels everywhere your employees and customers do. Not only will you gain exposure, you will also get recognition as a company who is concerned about the future of the earth. Adding an inspirational message about “going green” in addition to your logo is also a great idea.

Tote Bags: There has recently been a lot of media-hype around the flood of plastic grocery bags in city landfills. Considering the lengthy time (20 years) it takes for bags to break down, Promotional Canvas Bags are a healthy solution for the earth. Offer them to customers with purchases or sell them as your own brand. Your bags will be used for years, if not decades to come. You can turn any shopper into your own billboard, by having your logo and personal message added.

There are many great ways to reduce negative effect of modern industries on the earth. As environmental concern rises, cater to your conscience customers by showing you are dedicated to positive solutions, one step at a time.

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