Promotional products that people love and want and are also eco-friendly are becoming more and more popular. Usually built using sustainable materials and packaging, they’re also cool, stylish, and practical. Throw in custom promotional clothing and promotional tech items with a lowered carbon footprint, and you can see why green promotional ideas are popular with any crowd.
Great-looking, responsible gifts both increase your brand’s visibility and show your commitment to a greener future. This year, we’ve put together a list of the 15 most eye-catching eco-friendly products that keep your brand top-of-mind and contribute to a healthier planet.
Trend #1: Eco-Friendly Bags
1. Tote Bags
Eco-friendly tote bags are already popular everywhere you go. The customizable Eco-Green Jute Tote has a bohemian look that feels like you’re in the tropics while also being certified Eco-Responsible™. Jute is a natural, renewable resource, making it one of the most sustainable fibres available.
These eye-catching eco-promotional items are coloured with Azo-free dye. They’re biodegradable, lightweight, strong, free from harmful chemicals, and hypoallergenic.
Plus, they have an earthy texture and exude a rustic, natural charm. They’re perfect for grocery shopping, carrying books to school, or anything else.
2. Drawstring Bags
Drawstring bags are another great option. The Non-Woven Drawstring Cinch-Up Backpack is made from durable eco-friendly polypropylene material, 10% of which is recycled.
It’s a stylish yet sustainable solution for carrying essentials. The strong, lightweight material makes it easy to carry to the gym, on a hike, or while running errands. The drawstring closure provides quick access, while the spacious interior can hold everything from workout gear to groceries.
Like our other products, this bag is customizable with your logo, making it a perfect Vancouver promotional item that aligns your brand with environmental responsibility.
3. Backpacks
Everyone loves a classic backpack. The CamelBak Eco-Cloud Walker Computer Backpack is perfect for your daily commute, hikes, and adventures around town.
This daypack is made with recycled poly air mesh and a type of water-repellent treatment used on fabrics that is free from perfluorinated compounds (PFCs), a shift towards more environmentally friendly water-repellent technologies.
The large inner compartments are perfect for clothes, snacks, and essentials. There’s also a padded compartment for a 15" laptop that can be used with Camelbak water reservoirs.
Trend #2: Reusable Drinkware
4. Bamboo & Stainless Steel Water Bottle
What’s cooler than an insulated water bottle made with bamboo? The Welly Traveler Copper Vacuum Bottle combines the natural appeal of bamboo and the durability of stainless steel.
Its unique design keeps your drink cold for 48 hours (or hot for 12 hours), prevents condensation on the outside of the bottle, and comes with a stainless steel infuser. This trendy reusable bottle reduces the need for single-use plastics.
Bamboo is also a fast-growing, renewable resource, making it an eco-friendly choice.
5. Stainless Steel Insulated Tumbler
The Klean Kanteen Eco Rise 16oz Tumbler is a perfect choice to put your branding on. Elegant, rugged, and made from certified 90% post-consumer recycled 18/8 stainless steel.
As part of anyone’s daily routine, from morning coffees to afternoon smoothies, these stylish tumblers are a great way to keep your logo out in the open and aligned with green practices.
Featuring Climate Lock™ vacuum insulation that keeps hot or cold for hours.
6. Reusable Straws
Single-use plastic straws have been banned in restaurants across Canada, meaning alternatives like the Aviana Juniper Reusable Tritan Straw Set are every bit in demand.
This four-pack of straws is BPA-free, dishwasher safe, and comes with a convenient travel pouch. Sure to be a hit.
Trend #3: Sustainable Technology
7. Solar Power Banks
Charging devices on the go is now eco-friendly with the SCX Design ECO Solar Power Bank. This sleek, stylish power bank harnesses the sun’s energy and keeps your branding top of mind with the user.
With a soft-touch rubber finish and a light-up logo, it’s a powerful statement piece that aligns your organization with both innovation and green energy. Includes a 3-in-1 charging cable, premium gift box, and 3-year warranty.
8. Eco Charging Ports
How fun is having your logo light up while potential customers charge their devices? The SCX Design 5-in-1 Eco Easy-to-Use Cable has every type of charging cable one could need and is made from recycled plastic.
Super utilitarian and handy, they’re ideal for travel, the car, or keeping bedside. The perfect promotional gift for tech-savvy audiences who value environmental responsibility.
Trend #4: Writing Material
9. Recycled Paper Notebook
Everyone needs notebooks, and your customers will love the earthy feel and tone of the Contrast Paperboard Eco Journal.
With the lined paper pages, cover, and binding made from recycled materials, the entire product is eco-friendly.
By giving out these notebooks, you’re aligning your brand with the recycling industry and providing a useful gift. A great way to promote your company or event.
10. Recycled Sticky Notes
Sticky notes are always useful for quick reminders and messages, and recycled sticky notes are convenient and eco-friendly.
Made from recycled materials, the Eco/Recycled Sticky Note Memo Case promotes sustainability in the office and at home while also promoting your brand, making it a great eco-friendly promotional product.
Trend #5: Sustainable Swag
11. T-Shirts
Branded t-shirts are always popular, and earth-friendly brands like Tentree are en vogue.
Made with a cozy blend of recycled and high comfort eco-friendly materials as well as organic cotton, the Men's tentree TreeBlend Classic T-Shirt is comfy, looks great, and is sustainable.
Designed with a classic crew neck, this is the type of tee you can feel good wearing everywhere. Add your logo and branding and your customers will love them.
12. Caps
Promotional caps are worn everywhere, meaning high visibility for your brand.
Why not take it up a notch and create them with eco-friendly materials?
The Unisex tentree Basic Hemp Altitude Hat is made from durable hemp and recycled plastic and mesh, making them sustainable and perfect for outdoor adventures and casual wear.
Add your branding and align your organization with earth-conscious fashion.
13. Beanies
Beanies are a must-have in Canada 7 months of the year!
Give your customers the finishing touch to their sustainable outfit with the Unisex tentree Cotton Kurt Beanie, made from 100% organic cotton.
Like all tentree items, ten trees get planted with every beanie purchase, offsetting about 3000 Kg of carbon dioxide over its lifetime. On top of that, 1% of all sales are donated to eco-movements.
14. Jackets
Thinking about something a bit more premium? Think eco-friendly fall jackets.
The Tentree EcoLoft Zip Jacket for Women is a comfy sherpa fleece, perfect for the fall season.
Made from recycled polyester and nylon, this cozy material doesn’t pill over time like cheaper fabrics.
Customize them with your branding and watch your customers get jealous looks.
15. Organic Blankets
There’s nothing people love more than a comfy, cozy blanket, and the Tentree Organic Cotton Ocean Breeze Throw blanket is just that — with the added benefit of being eco-friendly.
Made from organic cotton, these blankets have tasseled edges and reversible print that look gorgeous and bohemian.
Add your branding to a blanket that will turn heads and build towards a greener future. Perfect for home, travel, or outdoor use.
Eco-Friendly Promotional Product Brands
TenTree
Arguably one of the most well-known eco brands, TenTree is one of our favourite promotional apparel brands to partner with. Not only are they putting the earth first in their business decisions, but they also use the most sustainable materials in the world. Between their eco-friendly materials and fighting climate change by planting more trees, their sustainability efforts are a great example of positive change. For every single item they sell, ten trees get planted. All that, without sacrificing an ounce of style!
Klean Kanteen
One of the first companies to produce stainless steel bottles that were BPA-free, this brand has been a favourite for a long time! An employee-owned certified B corp and certified climate-neutral, Klean Kanteen has led the way in sustainable practices and transparency, producing planet-first stylish designs. A worthy canvas for any project!
Camelbak Eco
Their most eco-friendly line yet uses materials and processes that are better for the environment, supply chain, and consumers. They are not only focusing on their practices, but they also hold their suppliers to a social responsibility code of conduct. They are also dedicated to donating 1% of sales to For The Planet. Their line of backpacks and hydration packs are just waiting to be turned into promotional goods for your branding to go on the next available adventure!
Mophie
Finding responsible tech accessories can be a big challenge. Mophie takes steps to protect our natural environment by starting with sustainable packaging that is 100% recyclable (down to their plant-based inks). They have also replaced plastic components with recyclable paper materials wherever possible. They have also partnered with many different environmental advocacy companies to create sustainable, plant-based materials and recycled plastic products to divert plastic waste from our oceans and reduce their carbon footprint. They offer promotional items such as power banks, phone cases, and wireless charging that are stylish and useful!
Welly
Welly makes earth-friendly, reusable drinkware from bamboo and stainless steel. The brand was founded to honour the founder’s late mother, promoting healthy lifestyles and even donating over 1% of sales to bring clean water to those in need. A series of stylish water bottles, tumblers, and even infusers to naturally flavour your water or brew tea. A sleek space is just waiting for your brand. See other promotional drinkware options.
EcoSmart by Trimark
With their line of EcoSmart Apparel, you have stylish options for shirts, polos, outwear, and more. An affordable line of eco-friendly options made of recycled materials or sustainable sources like wheatgrass and bamboo fibres. Customers love the quality and style they offer for men and women and the sustainable products that aren’t so common in the fashion industry.
Read our other suggestions for custom apparel to showcase your brand.
Karst
This certified B Corp has found a way to make tree-free paper. Their notebooks are made of 100% sustainable materials- recycled stone. Rejecting the typical paper pulp means there are no bleaches or acids used during the production process and creates a more durable, sustainable, and smoother surface to write on. In addition, they are completely carbon neutral and have created an eco-friendly solution for popular office accessories and supplies. Recycled materials and neutral carbon emissions make this sustainable business an easy one to recommend!
Bellroy
Proud Member of the certified B Corp movement, Bellroy makes the most stylish collection of travel bags and backpacks. They combine using biodegradable and recyclable materials with designing for long-time use. Fighting throwaway culture, all their eco-friendly products are backed by a 3-year warranty and are designed with end-of-life in mind. Designing stylish and useful ways to carry everything from travel needs and laptops to weekender bags and totes.
Day Owl
Working to be the first completely circular bag company, Day Owl creates products out of recycled materials on their way to landfill waste. They refurbish those bags to keep them circulating. Once they’ve reached the end of their life, they are broken down and become part of the material used for new bags. To source eco-friendly materials, Day Owl partners with “The First Mile”, an initiative that formalizes a waste collection network in low-income communities and makes it possible for brands to purchase from a responsible supply chain. To reduce waste further, they offer lifetime repairs on their bags.
Make the Most of Your Project With The Right Eco Promotional Products
As we move further into 2024, eco promotional products are becoming more and more popular.
With more custom swag options available that people love, it just makes sense to choose green products and align your brand with a sustainable vision.
These 15 eco promotional products aren’t trends—they’re part of a larger movement that customers are getting behind.
Interested in starting a customized project? Our experts are ready to help!
