

Going for eco-friendly product choices is, more importantly, a cause. More and more people have been encouraged to patronize consumer products that are natural, organic, and chemical-free, and generally one coming from a company which supports sustainable development. But here is a case of a cause which has evolved into a growing trend. Environmental promotional products are riding in the bandwagon, so to speak. Giving away “green” promotional products reflects on the value of your brand. On top creating brand awareness, your company, as the maker or manufacturer of the brand you are promoting, is embracing social responsibility. Hence, you stand to gain credibility, integrity and the support of the growing number of populace who espouse a cleaner, greener Earth.
Here are some of the trendy environmental promotional products today:
· Promotional Reusable Travel Mugs -More and more people leave behind the paper coffee cups and opt to have the barista or the convenient coffee vending machine fill their travel mug with that no-whip-low-foam-non-fat cappuccino. This is the trend going for reusable imprinted travel mugs which feature double wall construction to both insulate the beverage as well as to avoid the transfer of heat to your hands. You can choose from a range of colors and sizes and variety of custom logo travel mugs including plastic travel mugs, ceramic travel mugs, aluminum travel mugs and stainless steel travel mugs.
· Promotional Tote Bags – The trend started with organic grocery stores promoting the use of disposable grocery bags, as opposed to the non-biodegradable plastic bags used in most shops. Ask your promotional products supplier to make grocery style resusable imprinted tote bags. Perhaps devise a neat slogan declaring your support for the green cause and have it printed on the bag together with your brand and logo. Most companies also announce their support for a certain environmental group or cause to prove their position.
· Promotional Apparel – The current trend with recycled apparel today is the use of 50 to 70 percent bamboo combined with raw fabric materials such as polyester or cotton. Bamboo apparel keeps the look and feel of traditional garment but offers the benefit of being eco-friendly, crediting the bamboo, a sustainable resource. Eco-friendly apparels can be customized with company logos and designs using a variety of embroidery and silk screening techniques.
· Promotional Metal and BPA-Free Plastic Water Bottles -
If you intend to give promotional items to adventure-seekers, logo imprinted reusable water bottles made from stainless steel, aluminum and BPA-free plastic are recommended environmental promotional products. With reusable water bottles - designed to be carried attached to back packs and belt loops, your goal is to help eliminate the need for disposable plastic bottles and cups. Have them readily portable, the type with screw off and pop-up lids. When printing your band or company name, help limit design costs by opting for stock design templates that can be used in combination with a business, group or cause logo.
· Promotional Memo Pads and Note Pads - Office stationary set and planners are some of the most popular promotional products with more and more styles and options coming out every year. Hand-made papers have been here for some time now but there are also eco-friendly options for customized recycled memo pads and logo imprinted recycled sticky notes.
Promotional Products – Coffee Mugs
Promotional coffee mugs are one of my absolute favorite promotional products. While many promotional do-dads and gadgets get tucked into a drawer and forgotten about, coffee mugs never do. Time and time again java lovers pull them out of their cupboards to pour their first cup of caffeine in the morning, and then they carry them around with them all day long, every wherever they go, promoting your message or business in style....
Staying Green with Your Promotional Products
As we continue through the 2K era, more and more people are becoming aware of our environmental issues. That’s the main reason why some of the biggest distributors in promotional products have opened up their own line of green products. By saying green, we are talking about eco friendly products that are bio-degradable, recycled, and/or safe for the environment....
Selecting Useful Promotional Products
When choosing promotional products, it’s important to select useful items that people will actually use. A large percentage of promotional products end up thrown in the back of a closet or stuffed to the rear of a desk drawer. So, how can you prevent this from happening to you? After all, how is your business being promoted if nobody will ever have the chance of even seeing the items you purchased?
To prevent this from happening to your next promotional items; consider choosing useful everyday items. The following is a short list of popular products available from most promotional product providers.
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