The whole concept of promotional products can be a double-edged sword for businesses. On one hand, there’s the potential to drive awareness of the corporate brand by having your logo emblazoned on a host of swanky swag… but for the eco-conscious company, there’s the green dilemma of how these products could potentially impact the environment.

Well, just as the environment itself is all about balance—so is the
art of self-promotion!

When sourcing promotional products for your company, simply ask the vendor for the environmentally friendly options.

HERE ARE SOME OF THE THINGS TO ASK FOR:

• Products made from recycled plastic – Mugs (the perfect promotional gift to encourage people to stop using paper and Styrofoam cups), key rings, pens and more… besides giving your brand maximum impact, putting your company name on promotional products made of recycled plastic will show your company is all about making the right kind of impact when it comes to the environment.
• Products made using natural fibres – T-shirts, tote bags, hats, hoodies… instead of asking for 100% cotton (cotton farms account for 25% of all pesticide and insecticide use), ask for organic cotton which has the same look, touch and feel of regular cotton—or items produced using bamboo fabric which is soft, hypo-allergenic and eliminates moisture better than cotton.
• Products requiring no batteries - The phrase ‘batteries not included’ can actually be a good thing, especially since waste from batteries stockpiling in landfills is highly toxic to the environment. So choose items where the only power needed is the light of the sun or a little crank of the hand—such as solar-powered flashlights and calculators… or wind-up radios!
• Products that are living – Now here’s the kind of gift that keeps on giving… seed kits, trees/plants or even a little decorative ecosphere—these are all great promotional product ideas that truly promote the GREENOFFICE spirit through the ‘greenifying’ of office spaces.

So you see, there are several ways you can give your brand maximum exposure with minimal environmental impact—and that’s the best kind of publicity any company could ever have.

For more information, or to order green-friendly promotional
products from Grand & Toy, call 1.866.391.8111