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Introducing 10 Environmentally Friendly Promotional Products For Less Than $1.00

Even if the country you live and work in does not happen to use the US Dollar, I think you get the picture. The gifts listed in this article are both eco friendly and they don’t cost very much. Anyone who has tried to source environmentally friendly gifts in the past will most likely have noticed that you need to dig a little deeper in your pockets to purchase ‘greener’ products. Here I would like to introduce you to ten eco products that you can purchase to promote your business without breaking the bank open to do so.

I have scanned hundreds of promotional gifts websites from around the globe and have seen that for the most part, the same eco gifts are available. The information presented here should apply to you regardless of where you do business. If you would like to send out eco promotional products in your next advertising campaign, then please read on…

Promotional Pens: Promotional pens are very popular promotional gifts all around the world. Today, pens are one of the best selling ‘green’ gift options available. Pens are particularly sought after because they are useful. Everyone needs to write. Some of the most popular eco friendly pens available are manufactured from biodegradable cornstarch. Due to the very fact that these pens are biodegradable, you need to understand that they will over time discolor and will actually disappear if you put them in the ground. Other popular pens include those made out of recycled CD cases, used newspapers and plastic cups. Please note that these pens are all called different things from website to website. Bic have recently launched the Ecolutions range of pens. They look fantastic and are available in many mix-n-match colours but be warned that they are only 32% recycled.

Promotional Pencils: Like pens, pencils are used regularly in the office which makes them an ideal promotional gift. Pencils can be found manufactured in paper, foil, plastic and of course wood. If you prefer wooden pencils, look for pencils manufactured with FSC certified wood. This is wood that comes from well sustainable, properly maintained forests.

Promotional Lanyards: Look for organic cotton lanyards for your next trade show or event. Lanyards are a popular promotional item because they offer such a large print area and they are very visible on the days you need them to be.

Promotional Plastic Drinks Bottles: These are perfect for outdoor sporting events and charity marathons. Many are now manufactured in recycled plastic from varying sources. Be careful and shop around for the best prices. A bottle that is inexpensive on one site could be quite expensive on another.

Promotional Key rings: Key rings are manufactured in a large range of recycled materials. From recycled leather to fashionable key rings made from plastic drinks bottles, keyrings offer you a very inexpensive means of getting your logo and message in front of your customers and keeping it there.

Recycles Plastic Bags: Plastic carrier bags are popular gifts at trade shows. Now they are available in a large range of colours. The most popular are biodegradable. Plastic carrier bags will only cost you pennies and they offer a large print area on two sides for your advertisement.

Mini Plastic Paperclips: Each country seems to have its own version of these popular desktop products. Small printable plastic paperclips are available in may colours and only cost a few pennies each. They normally come boxed in quantities of 100.

Promotional Coasters: Coasters are excellent promoters for restaurants, bars and the office board room. The least expensive are manufactured in recycled wood pulp but recycled plastic versions are also quite inexpensive as are recycled bonded leather coasters. Many can be printed in full digital color which offers you a brilliant and colorful promotional tool to get your message in front of your customers.

Fridge Magnets with Recycled Paper: Fridge magnets have been a big seller for many years. One of the most popular eco friendly versions can be cut into the shape of your choice. Attached to the magnet is a pad of recycled paper, perfect for taking phone notes or making a shopping list.

Paper Pad: Pads of paper are available in a lot of different sizes. Many can be printed in full colour for less than $1.00. Whether you only want to give away small jotter pads or you wish to give your customers a larger desk pad, recycled paper pads offer exceptional value for money.