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Green marketing: Eco-friendly promotional products and sustainable branding

Green marketing: Eco-friendly promotional products and sustainable branding

Posted on: August 15th 2024    •    Posted in: eco-friendly

Environmental consciousness is becoming a global imperative and is one of the biggest challenges we face. Individuals don’t want more items headed straight to landfill, and so businesses must align and seek ways to reduce their ecological footprint, meet their customers’ expectations, and still share and promote their brand effectively.

One method is through green marketing, specifically incorporating eco-friendly promotional products into your branding and marketing strategy. As a business, choosing sustainable options isn’t just the right thing to do for the planet, it also aligns you with consumer values and enhances your brand’s reputation.

At Recognition Express Derby & North Leicestershire, we understand this and have developed an eco-friendly promotional product range. We offer sustainable promotional products to help your business make a positive impact.

The growing demand for eco-friendly promotional products

Today’s customers are more informed and conscientious about the impact of their environmental choices. As such, they prefer to support businesses that demonstrate a commitment to sustainability. This shift in consumer behaviour drives the need for businesses like yours to adopt green marketing strategies. Eco-friendly promotional products serve as a tangible representation of your brand’s commitment to the environment, making them an excellent choice for businesses looking to foster trust and loyalty among their customers.

Sustainable branding goes beyond simply using eco-friendly products; it reflects a company’s overarching commitment to environmental responsibility. By integrating sustainability into your brand, you can:

Build brand loyalty

Customers are more likely to support and remain loyal to brands that share their values.

Enhance brand image

A commitment to sustainability can significantly improve your brand’s public perception.

Attract the ‘green pound’

With a growing segment of the market prioritising sustainability, eco-friendly promotional products can help attract new customers.

Differentiate from competitors

Standing out in a crowded market is crucial, and showcasing your dedication to sustainability is a great way to do that.

How to choose your eco-friendly promotional products

With a plethora of eco-friendly options available, how do you know which products to pick? Here are some key factors to consider:

1. Material

Choose sustainable materials such as recycled plastics, bamboo, organic cotton, or biodegradable materials, e.g. a recycled plastic reusable water bottle.

2. Usefulness

Choose items that are practical and useful to your target audience. Popular options include reusable water bottles, tote bags and eco-friendly stationery. Useful items are more likely to be retained and used frequently, thereby increasing your brand’s visibility too, e.g. eco-friendly bags. We’ve always taken the view that successful promotional products must be useful to the person receiving them, consequently they will have a higher perceived value and will be more sought after.

3. Quality

Durable and well-made items convey that your business is reliable and values excellence, rather than single-use or low-quality products that are wasteful. Our bamboo Bluetooth speakers are great examples of high quality gifts that will be used for years to come.

4. Country of origin

The number of air miles of a product can be important decider on which promo item to go with. UK produced promo items clearly have less miles to travel than ones which are produced on the other side of the world.

5. Brand alignment

Make sure the products you choose align with your brand’s values and messaging, such as a health and wellness business choosing eco-friendly gym gear, or eco-friendly lip balms for a spa business.

6. Supplier credibility

We care that we provide a variety of eco-friendly promotional products from trusted sources, ensuring that your brand’s green initiatives are authentic and impactful.

Our team is here to help you choose the perfect eco-friendly branded merchandise and we take into consideration all of the above factors to offer you items that fit your campaign and meet your sustainability goals.

At Recognition Express Derby & North Leicestershire, we offer an extensive range of eco-friendly promotional products designed to support your sustainable branding efforts. Some of our popular categories include:

From notebooks and pens through to technology and awards, we’ve got a huge range of eco-friendly, recycled and biodegradable items. And if we’ve not got what you’re looking for, we’ll track it down!

Ready to make a positive impact with your next promotional campaign and improve your branding image? Explore our extensive range of eco-friendly options and contact us to discover how we can help your business thrive sustainably. We take a bespoke approach to every campaign and every customer, and we’re help to help your business succeed.

Call us on 01509 732662 or send an email to [email protected]. For eco-friendly promotional products, you’ve come to the right place.


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