While promotional products are great for your company’s brand and a very effective way of making an impression, there is a shift in focus on using promotional products that are more than just a branded opportunity. Instead, they make an impression through their look and function, and their lessened impact on the environment.

Some promotional companies are shifting focus to promote more environmentally-friendly products and offering items that are biodegradable, compostable, energy efficient, organic, recyclable, or reusable. If being more socially responsible is your thing, then we’ve got you covered with our round-up of environmentally friendly bag options.

1. Reusable Tote Bags – From mini gift bags to larger shoppers, there are plenty of reusable tote bag options as promotional products. Bags come in every colour and every hue, and most are customizable enough to feature branded colours and logos. These bags are often used as giveaway items stuffed with flyers and other promotional items or as a welcome to a conference or larger event where attendees may be collecting additional items. The bonus of giving out this type of bag is that they are made to be reused so they are durable enough to last a while. So whenever a customer reuses the bag, your company brand is proudly displayed for all to see.
2. Foldaway Shopper Totes – With more and more places moving away from plastic bags and asking customers to bring their own bags or opt for a reusable option, foldaway shopper totes are a very useful promotional product. These totes are often a bit more durable than the traditional shoppers and are sometimes made of nylon. The durability allows a customer to carry more (in terms of weight) and the foldaway nature makes these very easy to transport, therefore increasing the chance of someone actually reusing the product.
3. Ribbon Shoppers – Ribbon shoppers are similar to the traditional eco-friendly shopper bags, but feature handles in the shape of awareness ribbons. The colour of the handles is created to coordinate with the causes they support. If your company or brand is a non-profit or is partnering with a non-profit, these bags come in a variety of colours and sizes and attract more attention than the traditional style. The handles and shape absolutely make a sizeable statement.
4. Drawstring Backpacks – For a sporty focus, an eco-friendly bag option is a drawstring backpack. These packs come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and price points. From the simplest design that features a bag with two strings and an easy pull closure, to more branded options that have outer zippers and pockets – the options and customizations are endless. And of course, these bags have quite a long shelf-life and can be used over and over again without showing too much wear.
5. Wine Totes – For an approach focused on novelty, consider a reusable wine tote. The totes are available in a general tall, slender size with handles, but can be made from a variety of materials including nylon and canvas – and some are even insulated. These totes have colour options and are customizable by adding logos and other branding and are often durable enough to hold wine bottle after wine bottle without breaking.

When considering your promotional product purchase, do consider an eco-friendly option such as a reusable or recyclable bag option. While you definitely want to make an impression in your customers’ minds, you may choose to make less of an impression on the environment.