Top Business Swag Ideas for Eco-Conscious Companies in 2024
As the global focus on environmental sustainability intensifies, eco-conscious companies are rethinking their approach to corporate gifting.
In 2024, the best company swag items promote brand visibility and align with eco-friendly values.
Eco Promotional Products, Inc. is leading the way by offering a range of sustainable custom swag that reflects a company's commitment to environmental responsibility.
This article highlights top promotional products for eco-conscious companies. It showcases custom swag products that blend functionality with sustainability, making them perfect for promoting your brand while protecting the planet.
1. Custom Recycled Noise Cancelling Headphones
Modern workplaces are often bustling with noise and distractions, making it difficult for employees to focus and be productive. Traditional headphones that counteract this can contribute to environmental waste and may not align with a company's green values.
Our recommendation:
Custom Recycled Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones
Nonprofits, corporations, and public organizations can demonstrate environmental responsibility by choosing custom recycled wireless noise-canceling headphones.
These carbon-neutral headphones are made with 54% recycled content by weight,a blend of recycled ABS plastic and recycled polycarbonate and come in an FSC®-certified sustainable box.
Prop. 65-compliant and FCC & CE Certified, this is a high-quality product that ensures the recipient’s safety. They include soft, comfortable ear pads and touch- controls that remain comfortable for employees and clients during long working hours, exercises, or travel.
Furthermore, the packaging box can be used as a headphone stand, promoting sustainability even in its end-of-life phase. Eco Promotional Products, Inc. plants a tree seedling on behalf of your organization for every order. This contributes to reforestation efforts, further promoting your green initiatives.
2. Recycled rPET Laptop Backpack
Company swag recipients, whether clients, employees, volunteers, or conference attendees, need practical and durable items that they can use daily.
However, many traditional corporate gifts contribute to environmental degradation, which does not align with the growing preference for sustainable solutions. Such products can send a conflicting message about an organization’s values.
Our recommendation:
Recycled rPET Laptop Backpack | 18x12
Enhance your corporate image by offering employees and clients this stylish and functional backpack. Crafted from recycled polyester and rPET from discarded plastic bottles, this bag reduces the demand for new raw materials and promotes recycling.
The Prop. 65-compliant bag includes a main compartment with a 15.6" laptop pocket, multiple zippered pockets, and two side mesh pockets, providing plenty of space for all essentials.
Customize corporate gifts with a company logo, custom colors, or eco-friendly messages. Gift this company swag during conferences, community outreach programs, or employee appreciation days.
Additionally, Eco Promotional Products, Inc. plants a tree seedling on behalf of your organization for every order, contributing to global reforestation efforts and enhancing your brand’s environmental impact.
3. Recycled Leather Portfolio
Disorganization can be a major source of stress, especially in fast-paced environments. That’s why high-quality, sustainable products that keep recipients organized make great company swag.
Our recommendation:
Bonded Leather Portfolio | Recycled Leather Padfolio | 10x12
Our Prop. 65-compliant Bonded Leather Portfolio is made from scraps of genuine leather that would otherwise be discarded, reducing waste and supporting recycling efforts.
Budget-friendly and customizable with a logo and company colors, this gift is a great way to inspire responsible consumption and environmental stewardship while boosting your brand image.
Its functional design includes a 30-page lined 8.5" x 11" writing pad, business card holder, elastic pen loop, inside flap pocket, and mesh ID holder, making it ideal for professional use.
This portfolio’s spacious interior and secure pockets help gift recipients get more organized. It provides a luxurious feel while promoting sustainability at fundraising events, environmental awareness campaigns, or corporate events.
Moreover, Eco Promotional Products, Inc. plants a tree seedling for your organization for every order, supporting global reforestation and boosting your brand's environmental impact.
4. Recycled Wheat Straw Bento Box Set
Finding reusable, affordable, and eco-friendly food storage solutions that serve as effective promotional items can be challenging. Clients, employees, and other business stakeholders are more eco-conscious than ever and expect the products they receive to reflect their values.
Our recommendation:
Recycled Wheat Straw Bento Box Set | Reusable
The Recycled Wheat Straw Bento Box Set is made with 30% recycled wheat straw and 70% BPA-free plastic, offering a durable and practical food storage alternative made from eco-friendly materials.
This versatile product features two dual lunch compartments that hold 20 oz each, an eco-friendly bamboo lid, and a reusable plastic fork, knife, and spoon.
Recipients will also appreciate its convenience, as it is easily stackable with an elastic strap to keep food secure, making it perfect for lunches and leftovers.
It’s Prop. 65-compliant, ensuring food remains safe and is microwave and dishwasher-safe.
Giving away these items at health and wellness retreats, corporate wellness programs, or community environmental awareness campaigns encourages repeated use, cuts down on single-use plastics, and promotes a zero-waste lifestyle.
5. Recyclable Custom Drinkware
Finding a high-quality, eco-friendly travel mug that keeps beverages at the perfect temperature can be challenging.
A practical, reusable mug with custom branding acts as a walking billboard, keeping your company in the recipient’s mind throughout the day and creates a positive association with your brand, showcasing your social responsibility.
Our recommendation:
Perka® Stainless Steel Travel Mug with Lid & Straw | 20 oz
The Perka® Stainless Steel Travel Mug is BPA-free, FDA compliant, and Prop. 65-compliant, ensuring safety and health standards are met. It’s made using stainless steel and provides exceptional temperature retention, keeping drinks hot for 12 hours and cold for 24 hours.
Its reusable and recyclable nature encourages repeated use, reducing the need for single-use cups and supporting recycling efforts.
A portion of the proceeds from the sale of these custom mugs is donated to Shelter to Soldier™, a non-profit organization that rescues dogs to train as service animals for veterans in need, enhancing your brand’s social impact.
What’s more, Eco Promotional Products, Inc. plants a tree seedling on behalf of your organization, for every order.
Give away custom drinkware at charity drives, school sustainability programs, and outdoor events.
6. EPP Exclusive Custom New Hire Onboarding Kit with Snack
Onboarding gifts are a powerful tool for creating a positive and engaging onboarding experience. They help new hires feel welcomed, valued, and connected to the company from day one.
Our recommendation:
EPP Exclusive Custom New Hire Onboarding Kit with Snack
Add the EPP Exclusive Custom New Hire Onboarding Kit with Snack to your corporate swag ideas. It includes a:
- Recycled backpack: The American Tourister® Embark computer backpack is made from 100% post-consumer recycled polyester, featuring a main compartment with drawstring opening, dual buckle closure, and a padded laptop compartment.
- MiiR® tumbler: This 16 oz custom tumbler features Thermo 3D™ double wall vacuum insulation, keeping drinks hot for up to 12 hours and cold for up to 24 hours. Made from 18/8 medical grade stainless steel, it doesn’t transfer flavor or leave a metal aftertaste, ensuring a pleasant drinking experience.
- Moleskine® notebook: The Cahier ruled large notebook is made from FSC-certified paper, featuring a cardboard cover, visible stitching, and a flap pocket. It’s perfect for jotting down notes and ideas, enhancing productivity and creativity.
- Ms. P's gluten free granola: Made in small batches with real ingredients, this delicious snack is certified black-owned, MBE, DBE, and woman-owned, offering a tasty and inclusive treat for new hires.
These items are printed in a facility that uses 45% solar power, energy from trash conversion, and diverts 100% of waste from landfills, emphasizing your company’s commitment to sustainability.
Investing in thoughtful onboarding gifts can enhance employee morale and engagement, improve team spirit, promote a positive company culture, improve retention rates, and boost productivity.
7. Recycled Polo Shirts
Promotional company swag are often underwhelming and fail to leave a lasting impression. Your brand deserves better than fleeting visibility and lackluster engagement.
You need swag ideas that represent your brand and resonate with your audience, providing utility and style.
Our recommendations:
Recycled Men's Polo Shirt
Recycled Women's Polo Shirt | Moisture-Wicking
Our Recycled Polo Shirts are the ultimate promotional items, combining practicality, elegance, and eco-friendliness. They are made from recycled materials like rPET and recycled polyester, giving a second life to plastic waste and reducing the environmental footprint.
Each Men's Polo Shirt is crafted from at least 12 recycled water bottles, while the Women's Polo Shirt utilizes at least 10. This significant reuse of materials showcases your commitment to sustainability and responsible consumption.
Manufactured in WRAP and BWCI-certified facilities, ensuring ethical and environmentally responsible production processes. Both shirts are Prop. 65-compliant, guaranteeing they meet strict safety standards.
They are ideal for business or casual wear as they feature breathable side vents, tailored collars, and hemmed sleeves for added style and comfort. The Women's Polo Shirt also boasts moisture-wicking properties and UPF 30+ sun protection, making it a perfect giveaway for outdoor events.
For non-profits, public sector organizations, and corporations, these recycled polo shirts are a standout choice to highlight environmental consciousness.
Through a partnership with 1% For The Planet, one percent of sales are donated to nonprofits dedicated to protecting the environment. This double donation underscores your organization's commitment to giving back.
8. Recycled, Refillable Stainless Steel Ballpoint Pen
Choosing a recycled, refillable pen as company swag combines practicality, style, and environmental responsibility. It showcases your organization's commitment to sustainability while offering a high-quality, functional item that recipients will appreciate and use daily.
Our recommendation:
Recycled Stainless Steel Ballpoint Pen | Refillable
Our Prop. 65-compliant, refillable pen is made from 100% recycled stainless steel, promoting sustainable manufacturing by reducing resource consumption and energy use. Because it can be refilled, it encourages repeated use, and reduces the need for disposable pens.
Personalize this product with your company’s branding to increase brand recognition.
Through a partnership with 1% For The Planet, one percent of sales of this product will be donated to nonprofits dedicated to protecting the planet, enhancing your brand’s social impact.
Plus, Eco Promotional Products, Inc. plants a tree seedling on behalf of your organization for every order. This is an ideal company swag gift for clients, employees, volunteers, and event attendees at conferences.
9. USA Made Recycled Refillable Pad Holder
Traditional promotional notebooks and pad holders often lack sustainability and uniqueness, blending into the sea of ordinary, forgettable swag items. They contribute to waste and fail to make a meaningful impact, both environmentally and in brand recognition.
You need custom corporate gifts that stand out, are environmentally friendly, and reflect your brand’s values.
Our recommendation:
Sustainable Recycled Jean Tag Refillable Pad Holder | USA Made
The USA made Sustainable Refillable Pad Holder is a standout promotional product for non-profits, public-sector organizations, and corporations.
Made from recycled "jeans tags" material, it’s lightweight, durable, and washable, ensuring long-lasting use. The use of recycled materials promotes the reuse of materials and reduces waste.
Each Prop. 65-compliant, budget-friendly holder includes a standard 5" x 8" office pad and can be refilled with any notebook of the same size, making it a versatile and sustainable note-taking choice. They are made by a certified B-Corp in the USA, ensuring high ethical and sustainable production standards.
Perfect for executives, schools, offices, and more, this pad holder can be branded with your logo, ensuring your sustainability message reaches a wide audience.
Each purchase supports a 5% give back to DonorsChoose.com, positively impacting communities. This double donation demonstrates your organization's commitment to social responsibility.
Additionally, for every order placed, Eco Promotional Products, Inc. plants a tree seedling on behalf of your organization, further reinforcing your environmental stewardship.
10. Eco Recycled Stretch Pullover
Traditional promotional apparel often lacks sustainability, comfort, and versatility, resulting in items that are quickly discarded or rarely worn. These products fail to represent your brand’s commitment to quality and environmental responsibility.
You need swag ideas that are stylish and functional and align with your eco-friendly principles.
Our recommendations:
Men's Eco Recycled Quarter Zip Knit Stretch Pullover
Women's Recycled Half Zip Knit Stretch Pullover
Crafted from a blend of 88% recycled polyester and 12% spandex knit jersey, each pullover keeps 16 plastic bottles out of landfills, showcasing your commitment to sustainability.
These pullovers meet the highest industry standards for recycled materials, certified by the Global Recycled Standard (GRS) and offer exceptional durability, flexibility, and comfort.
Easy to care for, these pullovers are machine washable, making them practical for everyday use. They can be customized with your logo, creating a personalized touch that enhances brand recognition and loyalty.
These pullovers are designed for longevity, ensuring that your brand remains visible and associated with quality for years to come.
For every order, Eco Promotional Products, Inc. plants a tree seedling on behalf of your organization, reinforcing your environmental stewardship.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should we consider when selecting custom promotional products for an event?
When selecting corporate gifts for an event, consider the following: :
- Audience relevance: Tailor the swag items to the recipients’ needs and lifestyles. For instance, tech-savvy attendees might appreciate eco-friendly tech accessories such as power banks, while fitness enthusiasts may prefer sustainable activewear.
- Item functionality: Choose items that attendees will find useful and are likely to keep. Practical items such as reusable water bottles, eco-friendly tote bags, or sustainable notebooks are more likely to be used regularly, providing continuous brand exposure.
- Alignment with event goals: Ensure the swag items complement the event's objectives. For example, consider giving out eco-friendly fitness gear or sustainable food containers at a health and wellness event. Recycled leather portfolios or eco-friendly pens might be more appropriate at a corporate seminar.
- Product sustainability: Ensure the products are made from sustainable materials such as recycled plastics, organic cotton, or bamboo. Verify that the manufacturing processes are environmentally friendly and ethically responsible.
- Customization: Ensure the items can be customized with your company logo and eco-friendly messages. This will not only promote your brand but also highlight your dedication to environmental responsibility.
What are some ways to promote eco-friendly company swag items to our audience?
Promote eco-friendly swag items through your marketing channels, including social media, email newsletters, and your website. Highlight the sustainability features and benefits, and share stories about the positive environmental impact.
Hosting eco-friendly events and partnering with environmental organizations can also boost visibility and credibility.
How can eco-friendly custom swag benefit our company's brand image?
Eco-friendly promotional products can be a marketing tool for demonstrating your company's commitment to sustainability and corporate social responsibility.
They help differentiate your brand in a competitive market, attract eco-conscious customers and partners, and enhance your reputation as an environmentally responsible organization. This positive image can lead to increased customer loyalty and business growth.