Eco-friendly businesses are becoming more common today. The value of using organic and sustainable products is greatly increasing as people are now realizing the impact of plastic products on the environment. How can you tell that a product is really good for the environment? What are the standards? There are different types of promotional eco-friendly products that you should know. And we break it down for you.
People are now willing to pay more just to get what is good for their health and for nature. Many are spending a bit higher just to acquire earth-friendly items. Here are the top reasons why.
Using products with questionable ingredients isn’t safe and healthy for everyone. This is why BPA-free products are becoming in demand. Moreover, single-use plastics are not good for the environment as they do not biodegrade, and even when they do break down, they become microplastics. With the help of social media, consumers’ awareness of the harmful effects of the products they use is significantly growing.
What comes to mind when we say a product is environmentally friendly? It is a bit more expensive but the quality is definitely better. Customers are now after premium merchandise instead of the cheap ones.
Based on the study of CIEL, microplastics that infiltrate the human body by direct exposures through ingestion or inhalation can lead to serious illnesses. It could be inflammation, genotoxicity, oxidative stress, apoptosis, and necrosis. These could possibly lead to more serious health problems like cancer, cardiovascular diseases, inflammatory bowel disease, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, chronic inflammation, auto-immune conditions, neurodegenerative diseases, and stroke. The same with when a human is exposed to chemicals, it may also lead to chronic diseases. So, plastic and chemical usage are extremely dangerous to humans.
Customers now want products that provide environmental, social, and economic advantages while protecting public health and the environment. With sustainability in mind, everything from the extraction of raw materials up to the final disposal should minimize the negative impact on the environment.
Do you already consider a product eco-friendly when it is in the color green or brown? How do we categorize this green merchandise? So, here are the different types of promotional eco-friendly products that you should look out for.
The materials or the ingredients of this type of eco-friendly product are already biodegradable. The materials themselves are not chemicals nor plastics and are safe for humans. Products can also be made from plants. Examples are as follows.
When we say recyclable, a product can be processed and turned into a new product. Certain types of plastics, such as PET, HDPE, and PVC, can be recycled. Other raw materials such as cork and paper pulp can be recycled as well. Check out our examples below:
This type of earth-friendly merchandise, after using it for its original purpose can be reused. Example of these products are:
Energy-saving products offer a host of benefits such as less energy consumption and less carbon footprint. Most of these eco products don’t use electricity but solar energies instead.
From the materials to packaging, these sustainable premium products are extremely useful and versatile. They are recyclable and reusable. Some examples are:
Greenwashing is making the customers believe that it is good for the environment when it is not. Make sure not to practice this. As customers ourselves, we don’t expect a product to solve all our issues but we also don’t want overpromising marketing. So, as you offer different types of eco-friendly products in the market, please be authentic.
As business owners, we bear the responsibility of providing safe and useful products to our customers. We can address the market’s demand and still take care of the environment. It’s about time to place the utmost importance on our environment.
Through technology and innovation, we believe that the retail landscape is changing bit by bit. We are slowly heading towards a more sustainable and safe environment. It may take time, but it is all worth it!
Go green. Create more promotional eco-friendly products for us and our future. Above all, big sales are possible while we are taking care of this planet.
With this, ODM is with you! Since 2003, we have been providing eco-friendly solutions to companies and brands. Together, with our creative team, Mindsparkz, we bring to you design concepts that will make this world a safer place today.
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