Top 10 Products to Help Reduce Plastic Waste for 2024
In our ongoing quest for a cleaner planet, reducing plastic pollution stands as one of the most crucial challenges. Every year, millions of tons of plastic enter our oceans, harming wildlife and polluting ecosystems.
Individual choices can make a positive impact, and opting for eco friendly products is a powerful step toward environmental sustainability.
Let’s explore the top 10 innovative products that are effective in reducing plastic pollution.
1. Recycled Snack Bag
A reusable snack bag is an outstanding product for those looking to reduce plastic waste, contributing significantly to environmental conservation.
These bags offer a durable, eco-friendly alternative to single-use plastic bags, cutting down on waste and helping users reduce their carbon footprint.
Our recommendation:
Reusable Sandwich & Snack Bags | Recycled
This reusable sandwich bag securely holds your sandwich, chips, grapes, snacks, and more until lunchtime. Its exterior is made from a blend of recycled PET bottles and organic cotton while the interior is made from nylon.
The snack bag is machine washable for easy cleaning and repeated use.
Customize these reusable bags with your brand’s logo or a fun design, making them great eco friendly products for schools, environmental campaigns, or health and wellness fairs.
Our factory producing this product follows a circular initiative for upcycling. We will give this product a second life, creating something unique, functional, and well-crafted.
2. Custom Branded Bee’s Wrap
As we continue to seek out sustainable alternatives to everyday items, one significant area of focus is the reduction of single-use plastics in our kitchens.
Plastic wrap, commonly used for storing food, contributes to unnecessary waste and often ends up in landfills where it takes centuries to decompose.
Our recommendation:
Custom Branded Bee’s Wrap® Single Small | USA Made | 7x8
Bee’s Wrap® offers an eco-friendly alternative to plastic wrap, made from organic cotton infused with beeswax, tree resin, and jojoba oil. The Bee’s Wrap® molds to the shape of whatever it's covering and provides a sustainable way to preserve your food.
Customize these eco friendly products with your brand’s logo or a bespoke design that communicates your commitment to sustainability.
Each use of the Bee’s Wrap® contributes less plastic waste and promotes eco-conscious practices. And for every order, no matter how small, Eco Promotional Products, Inc. plants a tree seedling on behalf of your organization.
3. Foldaway Tote Bags & Produce Bags
In a world increasingly aware of the impacts of consumer choices on the environment, opting for reusable shopping bags is more than just a convenience—it's a commitment to sustainability.
Disposable bags are a significant source of plastic pollution often ending up in landfills and oceans where they pose a threat to wildlife and ecosystems.
Our recommendation:
Recycled Foldaway Tote Bag | Full-Color Dye Sublimated | Small
This tote bag is made from recycled materials, providing a sturdy and environmentally friendly option to disposable plastic bags.
Constructed from 100% recycled ripstop nylon, these bags are fully customizable. Each small nylon tote purchased prevents an estimated 4.58 plastic bottles from ending up in landfills. The woven nylon design ensures the bags are highly resistant to tearing.
It is fully customizable and can feature vibrant graphics, a logo, or any message you wish to spread, enhancing brand visibility while promoting sustainability.
Our factory producing this product follows a circular initiative for upcycling. We will give this product a second life, creating something unique, functional, and well-crafted.
What’s more, Eco Promotional Products, Inc. plants a tree seedling on behalf of your organization for every order.
4. Reusable Bamboo/Wheat Lunch Box Set
As awareness of environmental sustainability grows, so does the movement towards reducing single-use plastics in our daily lives.
One significant step in this direction is the adoption of environmentally friendly, reusable food containers. Plastic lunch boxes and baggies, often used once and discarded, contribute heavily to plastic pollution. Our recommendations:
Glass and Bamboo Bento Box Lunch Set
Wheat Straw Lunch Box Sets are innovative and sustainable. The use of wheat straw reduces the amount of plastic required to manufacture. The design features multiple compartments, making it easy to organize a balanced meal with neat and separate portions.
The BPA-free and recyclable Glass and Bamboo Lunch Box Setincludes a bamboo spoon, fork, and an elastic strap to keep the lid secure. The lid, which is engraved, features storage slots for the utensils and can also be used as a serving tray or plate.
Customize these reusable containers with your organization’s logo or an inspiring environmental message. This will enhance brand visibility and spread awareness about sustainable practices.
For every order, no matter how small, Eco Promotional Products, Inc. plants a tree seedling on behalf of your organization.
5. Bamboo/Wheat Utensil Sets
Reducing environmental impact is paramount and every choice we make counts, including the utensils we use.
Single-use plastic utensils are not only detrimental to the environment due to their non-biodegradable nature but also contribute significantly to global plastic waste. Replacing them with sustainable alternatives is a crucial step towards ecological responsibility.
Our recommendations:
This eco-friendly utensil set crafted from bamboo offers a durable and eco-friendly alternative to plastic cutlery. Bamboo is a sustainable material known for its strength and rapid growth, making it an ideal resource for eco-conscious products.
The set includes a bamboo knife, fork, and spoon packed in a custom natural cotton pouch. And for every order, no matter how small, Eco Promotional Products, Inc. plants a tree seedling on behalf of your organization.
Another sustainable, economy, budget-friendly utensil set is made from 51% wheat straw. It includes a buildable straw, cleaning brush, spoon, fork, chopsticks, and knife that fit inside a hinged case.
It’s also BPA-free, Prop. 65 Compliant, and FDA-approved. Every order placed donates $1 to help protect the planet and contributes to organizations such as Rainforest Trust, The Ocean Cleanup, Save Elephant Foundation, Elephant Voices, and Sheldrick Wildlife Trust.
Reusable straws made from sustainable materials like bamboo are a great way to reduce your reliance on single-use plastics.
6. USA Made Steel Cup
In a world increasingly concerned with sustainability, choosing reusable over disposable is a vital practice. Disposable cups, especially those made from plastic and paper, contribute significantly to environmental pollution and plastic waste.
Steel cups, on the other hand, offer a durable and eco-friendly alternative that aligns with the growing demand for sustainable products.
Our recommendation:
USA-Made Recyclable Steel Chill Cup | Reusable | 16 oz
Crafted from high-quality steel, this chill cup is not only reusable but also fully recyclable, ensuring that it contributes to a circular economy.
The 16 oz capacity is perfect for a variety of beverages, from morning water or juice to evening cocktails, and its thermal properties keep drinks at the desired temperature longer.
Organizations can use these budget-friendly steel products to reduce plastic waste. For every order, we plant a tree seedling on behalf of your organization.
7. Silicone Tea Bag
As the world moves towards more sustainable living practices, even small changes like switching from disposable to reusable items can make a significant impact.
Disposable tea bags, often bleached and sometimes containing plastics, contribute to environmental waste and can even leach chemicals into your tea.
A reusable alternative reduces plastic waste and ensures a purer tea experience.
Our recommendation:
Reusable Silicone Tea Bag
This innovative BPA-free tea bag is made from food-grade silicone, known for its durability and safety. It is designed to be used repeatedly, offering a sustainable solution for tea lovers.
Easy to fill, use, and clean, this FDA-approved, Prop. 65 Compliant silicone tea bag is perfect for any kind of loose tea or herbal blend. As a bonus, it even has a take-back program that closes the circularity loop.
8. Sustainable Dishcloth & Bee’s Wrap Kitchen Set
Kitchen waste is a significant issue, with paper towels and plastic wraps contributing heavily to landfills.
As awareness about environmental impact grows, there is a pressing need for sustainable promotional kitchen solutions that reduce waste and promote a greener lifestyle.
Our recommendation:
Sustainable Dishcloth & Bee’s Wrap ® Kitchen Set
The Sustainable Dishcloth & Bee’s Wrap® Kitchen Set is the perfect solution for promoting a zero-waste kitchen.
This custom set includes a reusable dishcloth made from natural fibers and sponge and a Bee’s Wrap® made from certified organic cotton, sustainably sourced beeswax, organic jojoba oil, and tree resin.
These eco-friendly products are designed to replace up to 15 rolls of paper towels and eliminate the need for plastic wrap, offering a sustainable and cost-effective alternative.
On the other hand, Bee’s Wrap is a washable, reusable, compostable, fully sustainable way to store food.
Customize these eco-friendly products with your organization’s logo to boost your brand.
9. Recycled Snow Brush for Car
Traditional promotional products often contribute to plastic waste, offering little more than single-use items that quickly find their way to landfills.
If you offer such products, there’s a negative impact on your brand’s reputation, coupled with the missed opportunity to showcase your commitment to sustainability. Customers and partners are increasingly eco-minded and expect the same from the businesses they support.
Our recommendation:
Snow Brush for Car | Recycled | USA Made
Our CPSIA and Prop. 65 Compliant Snow Brush for Car is a recycled, USA-made promotional product designed to help reduce plastic pollution while promoting your brand's commitment to environmental responsibility.
The handles are molded with 50% recycled polypropylene, and the black and gray options are molded from 100% recycled polypropylene, making it an eco-friendly choice.
It's reusable and recyclable as it’s built with a strong co-polyester blade, ensuring long-term use and reducing waste.
What’s more, Eco Promotional Products, Inc. plants a tree seedling on behalf of your organization for every order, contributing to reforestation efforts.
By choosing this recycled, USA-made brush, you are not only helping to reduce plastic waste but also aligning your brand with values of sustainability and environmental responsibility.
10. Recycled RPET Folding Chair With Carry Pouch
Customers and partners who are increasingly conscious about the environment may view non-recyclable promotional products negatively.
What’s more, your brand could miss out on a significant opportunity to demonstrate a commitment to sustainability and align with eco-conscious values.
Be a part of the solution against plastic waste by including recycled products.
Our recommendation:
100% Recycled RPET Folding Chair with Carry Pouch
The 100% Recycled RPET Folding Chair with Carry Pouch is a sustainable promotional product designed to help reduce plastic waste and highlight your brand’s dedication to environmental responsibility.
It's made from 100% recycled fabric. The chair and carrying bag contain the recycled content of 36 plastic water bottles, making it a significant step towards reducing plastic waste.
Our folding chair is Prop. 65 Compliant, ensuring that your promotional efforts are both safe and sustainable.
Customize it with your company or school’s logo on the front for a personalized touch and increased brand visibility.
Remember, Eco Promotional Products, Inc. plants a tree seedling on behalf of your organization for every order, contributing to reforestation efforts.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What role do eco-friendly promotional products play in corporate social responsibility (CSR)?
Eco-friendly products reducing our reliance on plastic and petroleum-based products like cotton reusable bags play a crucial role in CSR by showcasing a company’s dedication to sustainability.
Using eco-friendly products like reusable straws, shopping bags, or organic cotton products reflects the company’s commitment to the environment.
It also sets a standard for industry practices to reduce carbon emissions and enhances the company’s image among consumers and stakeholders.
Remember, not all products made from recycled materials are created equally, we vouch for ours.
2. What are the environmental benefits of using bamboo and wheat straw materials over plastic ones?
Bamboo and wheat straw materials are eco-friendly alternatives to plastic because they are often biodegradable and made from renewable resources.
Replacing single-use plastics with these reusable utensils reduces plastic waste and the environmental damage associated with plastic pollution.
Every time organizations choose reusable utensils, they help combat plastic pollution and protect our planet for future generations.
3. What are the advantages of using a silicone tea bag instead of disposable tea bags?
Silicone tea bags eliminate the need for disposable tea bags, which often contain plastics and can leach harmful chemicals into tea. By using a reusable silicone tea bag, tea drinkers can enjoy a purer tea experience while reducing their environmental impact.