Companies that want attention have used promotional products as calling cards for a long time. But in today’s environment, putting your logo on a random pen isn’t enough. People want choices that are good for the environment. They want things that are useful, not simply junk that goes in the trash. Corporate gifts are changing gears and going down a greener route with items that are good for the environment and work well. More hints!
Think about a set of bamboo utensils that you can use again and again. It fits easily into a lunch bag and can go from work meetings to beach picnics. People who get it like how useful it is, but they also remark that it doesn’t include any single-use plastics. Every taste makes them remember that someone cared about the world.
Seed paper notebooks add a little bit of magic to the mix. They appear and feel like a regular notepad. But when the pages are full, they don’t just get thrown away. Take out a page, water it, and see wildflowers grow. A present that keeps growing? That stays in my mind much longer than a mouse pad.
Stainless steel water bottles that may be used again and again are better than plastic ones. They drink hot tea and cold lemon water without breaking a sweat. Put a brand logo on one, and it will silently advertise every time someone takes a sip as it walks around hiking trails and yoga studios.
People don’t think of tote bags as just for the grocery shop anymore. Modern designs use strong canvas and natural colors and add a touch of cunning, like a concealed pocket or two. Give someone a bag that looks attractive and is useful, and you’ll see it become a staple. Cloth bags are like tortoises compared to hares: they last through hundreds of travels and are much better than plastic bags that can only be used once.
Even old-school pens made of wood or recycled paper are still popular. Gifts made of materials that break down naturally or can be composted don’t make you feel bad about plastic. Some pens even have wildflower seeds buried within, which is even better. After their last scrawl, they grow instead of being thrown away.