Sustainable Promotional Products Perfect for Women’s Events
March marks Women’s History Month, a time to recognize the achievements of women past and present while also supporting progress for future generations. For organizations hosting women-focused conferences, networking events, fundraisers, or internal celebrations, eco-friendly promotional products are an opportunity to reflect deeper values. Choosing sustainable items helps extend the impact of your event beyond a single day.
At Eco Promotional Products (EPP), we believe promotional products are not just giveaways. They are statements about what your brand stands for and who you choose to support.
Why Sustainability Matters for Women’s Events
Women-centered events often emphasize wellness, community, education, and long-term impact. Sustainable promotional products align naturally with these themes by reducing waste, prioritizing responsible materials, and encouraging thoughtful consumption.
Reusable, responsibly sourced items are more likely to be kept and used, which increases brand visibility while minimizing environmental harm. When these products are also produced in women-owned factories, they support economic empowerment alongside environmental responsibility. Click here to view our great line of women’s apparel from a WBENC women-owned, B-corp factory.
What Is WBENC Certification?
WBENC stands for the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council, the largest certifier of women-owned businesses in the United States. A WBENC certification confirms that a business is at least 51 percent owned, controlled, and operated by one or more women.
This certification provides transparency and credibility for companies that want to intentionally support women-owned businesses. It also helps corporations and organizations meet supplier diversity goals while making socially responsible purchasing decisions.
Why Supporting Women-Owned Factories Matters
Supporting women-owned factories helps create equitable economic opportunities and strengthens global supply chains. Women-owned and women-led businesses are more likely to invest in fair labor practices, community development, and ethical production standards.
When promotional products are sourced from women-owned factories, every order contributes to job creation, skill development, and financial independence for women. For events that celebrate women’s leadership and progress, this alignment between message and action is especially meaningful.
Making Purpose Part of Your Event Strategy
Women’s History Month is an ideal time to reflect on how purchasing decisions can support broader goals. Choosing sustainable promotional products made in women-owned factories allows organizations to celebrate women while actively contributing to environmental stewardship and economic equity. Show your attendees that your brand isn’t just celebrating women; it actively supports them through responsible choices.
When values guide product selection, promotional items become more than branding tools. They become part of a larger story about responsibility, empowerment, and lasting impact.
Sustainable Promotional Products That Resonate at Women’s Events
Eco-friendly products that perform well at women-focused events tend to share a few key qualities and don’t have to all come from women-owned businesses. They are useful, thoughtfully designed, and made from responsible materials. Examples include reusable tote bags made from organic or recycled cotton, bamboo kitchen accessories, refillable drinkware, recycled paper journals, and wellness-oriented items that encourage self-care.
These products feel intentional rather than disposable. They reflect an understanding of attendees’ lifestyles and values while reinforcing your organization’s commitment to sustainability and inclusion.
Eco Promotional Products (EPP) helps you find sustainable, purpose-driven products for your next female-focused event, including items made in women-owned factories or with giveback programs.
EPP is the safe place for environmentally and socially responsible promotional products and supports organizations to align their marketing goals with their sustainability efforts. Plus, for every order over $50, EPP donates a tree seedling on behalf of your organization.
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