Switching to eco-friendly promotional products can make a big impact on the earth without making a big impact on your wallet. In this guide, we’ll showcase some of our favorite affordable eco-friendly promotional products. We’ll also break down the four most commonly used recycled materials: rPet, wheat straw, bamboo, and Tencel.
rPet
If you’re looking for a budget-friendly switch, consider items made from rPet (polyethylene tetraphyte) or recycled plastic bottles. rPet can be used to make polyester, packaging, water bottles and so much more! This is a durable, lightweight material and sustainable alternative to other plastics that almost all industries can use.
Consider this high-quality eco jacket. This jacket is between 60% and 85% recycled polyester depending on the color you choose, which makes a big impact on the number of plastic bottles ending up in landfills.
Made from 100% recycled water bottles, this is the perfect size to carry all of your essentials around. Plus, a unique partnership with 1% For The Planet ensures that one percent of your purchase goes toward nonprofit groups that protect the environment.
Wheat Straw
Wheat straw is another great alternative to plastic that is easy to compost, recycle, or reuse. After the wheat is harvested, the remaining husk of the plant is made into a plastic-like material. Interesting fact: the husk of the plant does not contain gluten, meaning it should be gluten-free. Wheat straw products go through testing to make sure no detectable gluten is found. However, if this is something that concerns you, you can choose from other eco-friendly materials.
If you are interested in wheat products but don’t want to risk the chance of cross-contamination, this mug is the perfect combination of sustainable and safe. It has a stainless steel lining on the inside and wheat straw plastic on the outside.
This set is microwave and freezer safe and stacks into a nice, easy-to-go set. Set up your phone on the attached phone stand to eat and watch your favorite show on your lunch break.
Bamboo
Bamboo offers a great alternative since it is sturdy, needs less water than wood, and regrows quickly. If you want to commit to an eco-friendly option, make sure the bamboo is not chemically treated and opt for laser engraving instead of ink to print your logo.
This bamboo charging dock comes stocked with a wireless charging station for your phone, several USB ports for your headphones and smartwatch charger. You can take off the top part of the charger and use it as a phone stand or an additional place to charge another tech item.
This storage container is made from sawdust waste collected from bamboo factories. It can handle hot or cold food plus you can use the lid as a plate! This container will be your new favorite food container. Click here for more items from this collection.
Tencel
Tencel is one of the most sustainable fibers currently available. Since it is made from wood pulp, it is biodegradable and compostable. It is extremely versatile and depending on production can be super soft or feel like cotton. Another key feature of Tencel is that it is antifungal and odor resistant which makes it perfect for workout wear.
This OGIO endurance tank is made from Tencel, polyester, and spandex. The result? An amazingly soft shirt that is sweat-resistant and flexible enough to take on any workout. This high-quality tank top will be at the top of everyone’s wish lists.
Made from Tencel and Refibra (cotton scraps from garments) this tote bag is fully made from sustainable material. Our favorite thing about this bag is that it has 2 water bottle pockets built into the bag! Use this bag for running around town or to the farmer’s market.
