Consumers today care about more than just the quality of their products; they’re looking at where their products have come from, how they’re made and the impact they have on the environment. The movement in cutting down on plastic in particular gained momentum in 2018, with people becoming more aware of their impact on the environment. As a result, consumers are now also looking towards businesses that share similar values when it comes to their corporate social responsibility (CSR).

According to research, most consumers say that a company’s commitment to environmentally-friendly business practices, social responsibility and giving back to the community are among the most important attributes of a company. As a supplier of corporate gifts and promotional products, Core Merchandise aims to provide a sufficient range of recycled and eco-friendly products to promote greater environmental responsibility for ourselves, our partners and our customers.

We work with a number of manufacturers and suppliers who specialise in eco-friendly and recyclable products, here are just a few examples and top picks of what we have to offer.

1. Pens

Top Picks: Senator Nature Plus Biodegradable Ballpen & Senator Super Hit Recycled Ballpen

We’ve partnered with Senator, PSI Sustainability Awards 2018 Winner, to provide a range of sustainable and eco-friendly pens and other products. The Senator bio range, also known as ‘Nature Plus’, uses sugar cane PLA which is then processed into bio-plastic granules to create the barrel of the pen. In addition to this, Senator uses 100% green electricity at their manufacturing plant in Germany using only hydro-electric power and all of their tools and production processes avoid the use of harmful substances and waste.

2. Bags

Top Picks: Kraft paper carrier bag with twisted handles & Invincible 5oz cotton shopper eco bag

Core Merchandise have an extensive selection of personalised eco bags to choose from, using re-usable materials such as canvas, cotton, juco and jute. Our eco bags are Oeko Tex certified to ensure no harmful additives are used and are dyed using AZO-free dyes. We also offer 100% degradable and recyclable paper carrier bags with handles made from twisted kraft paper from FSC approved European forests. 

3. Umbrellas

Top Pick: Recycled Pro-Bella Fg

Our 100% recycled fabric umbrellas will make a perfect corporate gift for your clients or a statement at your next outdoor event. This golf style umbrella is not only storm proof but has soft touch finger grips for additional comfort. The polyester fabric canopy is made from recycled PET bottles.

4. Pencils

Top Picks: Green & Good Wooden Eco Pencil with Eraser & Sprout Pencil

Our Green and Good Wooden Eco Pencil range and Sprout Pencil uses PEFC certified wood, an international non-profit, non-governmental organization dedicated to promoting sustainable forest management. The Sprout Pencil is particularly unique and can be planted at the end of it’s life to grow as your choice of herb, vegetable or flower. It is fitted with a bio-degradable seed capsule with your seeds of choice; simply use the pencil until you reach the nib, turn it upside down, plant it in a pot, and watch the plant come to life.

5. Miscellaneous

Top Pick: Seedboms

Our eco-friendly and recyclable range also includes other customisable promotional items including office stationery and wearables. But if you’re looking for something out of the ordinary to make a unique statement, why not opt for a Seedbom? A flower or plant bomb filled with organic compost and wildflower seeds that you shake, throw it in an area of untended earth and watch grow into your flower or plant of choice. Brand your Seedbom by adding your design to the eco-friendly packaging made from recycled paper and cardboard. The Seedbom itself is made from a paper shell that helps to retain moisture in the plants and will biodegrade into the environment, leaving only the plants behind.

Click here to shop our full range of eco-friendly and recyclable gifts and promotional products. If you have an enquiry about the origin or materials of any our products, ask one of the team who will be happy to answer any questions. Simple give us a call on 02380 181051 or email sales@coremechandise.co.uk.