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| Updated: October 11, 2023 4 min read

Product Highlight

Recycled materials send a message

Posted: October 10, 2023 | Updated: October 11, 2023 | Suzanne Worwood 4 min read

Inside many organizations, interest in sustainability is growing. For some, this means taking the first steps on a more environmentally friendly journey. For others, it means continuously improving sourcing decisions and reporting on sustainability and workplace culture. Whether beginning the journey or well on their way, these organizations share a desire to make choices that lead to a better future.

If your organization is among the many interested in sustainability, we’ve created Better Choices™ to help. With Better Choices, you can easily filter promotional products to find those that match your organization’s values. With each Better Choices designation, you’ll also find supporting information about product characteristics, details about third-party standards and certification programs, and other helpful information.

Choosing promotional products containing recycled materials is one way to demonstrate your brand’s commitment to sustainability. The Better Materials designation includes a collection of promotional products made from recycled materials including polyester, ocean-bound plastics, paper, cotton, stainless steel, tires and more.

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Behind the scenes

Better Choices is a collaboration of the 4imprint merchandising, supply chain, compliance and software development teams. They have curated and added thousands of product and supplier standards, certifications and other attributes related to sustainability, environmental impact and more. We are grateful for their work and we’re delighted to share this information with our customers!

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Carry brand messages further on backpacks that include recycled polyester

The Renew Laptop Backpack’s outer material and lining are made with 100% recycled polyester. The zippered main compartment has an interior pocket that holds up to a 15″ laptop. Zippered pockets on the top, front and sides keep their essentials close.

Laptop Backpack with branded logo on front pouch

Renew Laptop Backpack

 

Demonstrate upstream commitment with backpacks containing recycled ocean-bound plastic

The REPREVE® Our Ocean Laptop Rucksack Backpack’s outer material is made from plastic waste that is at risk of entering the ocean. This waste is collected within 31 miles of waterways and coastal areas. The backpack features a padded laptop sleeve inside the zippered main compartment, two bottle pockets, and an ID holder.

Features padded laptop sleeve.

Laptop Rucksack Backpack with company logo imprinted on front

REPREVE Our Ocean Laptop Rucksack Backpack

Notebooks containing recycled paper are a noteworthy choice

When a bright idea strikes, recipients will reach for the Colorplay Spiral-Bound Recycled Notebook. The cover and pages are made with 100% recycled paper content. The 72 lined ivory sheets make this notebook handy for to-do lists, doodles, sketches and more.

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Colorplay Spiral Bound Recycled Notebook

Put your brand’s heart on their sleeves with T-shirts containing recycled blends

The District Recycled T-shirt is made from a fabric blend containing 60% recycled cotton and 40% recycled polyester. (The fabric blend in some colors may vary slightly.) This casual tee provides an ideal backdrop for your brand.

Promote your brand on T-shirts containing recycled fabric blends.

two branded t-shirts - one yellow and one blue

District Recycled T-Shirt

Showcase chill vibes with water bottles that include recycled steel

The double-wall Klean Kanteen® Classic Vacuum Bottle has copper-plated vacuum insulation to help keep 20 oz. hot or cold for hours. The stainless steel in this bottle contains 90% recycled content. A plastic screw-on lid with stainless steel handle makes drinking and carrying easy.

Vacuum insulated water bottle with company logo imprinted on side

Klean Kanteen Classic Vacuum Bottle

Your brand goes the extra mile on products containing recycled automobile tires

Help recipients get a good grip with the non-skid Re-Tire Jar Opener, containing 83% recycled content from automobile tires. These small but mighty promoters are easy to mail and make a big impact.

black circle shaped jar opener with a company logo imprinted on it

Re-Tire Jar Opener

Keep them cozy in jackets that include recycled polyester

Give recipients another reason to warm up to your brand when you choose the adidas® Puffer Jacket. The outer shell and inner lining are made with 100% recycled polyester, and the insulation is 100% recycled polyester fill. With its stand-up collar, front pockets, and cuff and hem binding, recipients will cozy up to this jacket and your brand.

Puffer jackets make great holiday gifts!

blue men's puffer jacket with logo embroidered on right chest

adidas Puffer Jacket

With Better Choices, recycled materials are just the start

Giving prospects, customers and team members promotional products containing recycled materials is just one way to showcase your brand’s values. With Better Choices, you’ll also find paper- and wood-based products the Forest Stewardship Council® certifies as responsibly sourced, products made from US-grown cotton—the globally recognized leader in sustainable farming—as well as products determined to be carbon neutral.

You can also find products with a Better Workplaces designation, which highlights suppliers, brands and manufacturers striving to provide safe, respectful and equal workplaces. Visit 4imprint.com/BetterChoices to learn more.

 

Looking for more information about Better Choices? Email [email protected] with questions.

 

Trademarks

adidas is a registered trademark of adidas AG JOINT STOCK COMPANY FED REP GERMANY Adi-Dassler-Strasse 1 Herzogenaurach FED REP GERMANY D-91074i

Klean Kanteen is a registered trademark of Cressline Dist. Co. CORPORATION CALIFORNIA 4345 Hedstrom Way Chico CALIFORNIA 95973

Repreve is a registered trademark of Unifi, Inc. CORPORATION NEW YORK 7201 West Friendly Avenue Greensboro NORTH CAROLINA 27410

Forest Stewardship Council is a registered trademark of FSC INTERNATIONAL CENTER GEMEINNUTZIGE GESELLSCHAFT MBH LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY FED REP GERMANY ADENAUERALLEE 134 BONN FED REP GERMANY 53113