Glossary of Terminology – Know the difference between the Eco Friendly Promotional Products available

It is widely recognized that many corporate giants want to illustrate that they are operating in an environmentally fashion and promote this message to their clients by using Eco-Friendly promotional products to carry their logo and message. The very term “Eco-Friendly” covers a massive range of products that are produced and developed in a range of ways and it is worth while identifying what each of the eco-friendly terms really means to the environment and the purchaser.

Many of factories throughout the world in the Promotional Products market are researching and developing new materials and manufacturing processes that are friendlier to our planet. Bringing together recycled, biodegradable, organic and sustainable materials, fair trade and ethically produced products and non polluting technology is saving the environment in many ways. Fewer raw materials are being mined and less waste or discarded material is going to land fill.

Get educated! Read below to know exactly how the items you are buying are helping make the difference today for all of our tomorrows.

Recycled Promotional Product – The term means that the raw material used to make the product has been used before and then processed so that it can form a new product. Product examples are plastic pens made from recycled car parts and promotional jackets made from former plastic bottles.

NON-Polluting – This term describes the action which is intentionally taking steps to avoid making an area or substance, usually air, water or earth, dirty or harmful to people, animals or plants, especially by adding harmful chemicals. A product example would be a naturally dyed t-shirt rather than a chemically dyed one.

Ethical – This term covers the sourcing and production of promotional products which adheres to commonly appreciated and agreed ethical and moral principles. Conforming to accepted standards of social or professional behavior. This would cover products that are produced in factories that are regulated, clean and safe and with a work force that is of legal age and not under duress.

Sustainable – The raw materials used to make the promotional product has been supplied form a source that has and will be able to continue to supply over a period of time: causing little or no damage to the environment and therefore able to continue for a long time. Many paper promotional products are made from tress from specially planted forests that are grown and managed solely for this use.

Biodegradable – The product has the ability to decay naturally and harmlessly without any negative impact on the environment. Biodegradable products and packaging help to limit the amount of harmful chemicals released into the atmosphere. Many plastic promotional carry bags are being produced from biodegradable materials now.

Organic – These organic products are produced without using artificial chemicals in the growing of plants or animals for food and other products. Organic bags and t-shirts are becoming more main stream in the promotional market without having a premium price attached to them.

Fair Trade – Trade conducted under fair-trade agreement. A way of buying and selling products that makes certain that the original producer receives a fair price. This would cover items such as promotional t-shirts where the cotton growers have been paid a fair price for the raw materials.

Eco-Friendly Promotional Products from Arcadia

Arcadia is committed to providing Eco-Friendly Promotional Products of the very highest standard and is able to select from the very best regulated, ethically focused factories and suppliers in the industry. This is achieved by the selection of the latest, relevant and interesting products which are available online which are only sourced from the most reliable and financially sound suppliers globally.

Arcadia’s Eco-Friendly Promotional Products can be viewed, configured with full printing and product options and ordered online at http://www.arcadiaonline.co.uk/search-results.php?product=ecofriendly

Steve Barnes is a founding member of Arcadia Corporate Merchandise Limited, the promotional product company based in High Wycombe in the UK. Arcadia has a great independent online corporate gift selection at www.arcadiaonline.co.uk so please visit for further information.

 

By: Steve Barnes

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Global warming and climate change is big in the news at present, and calls for a more sustainable way of living are being directed at consumers at every level. It has become common practice to recycle household waste, sorting through cans, bottles, plastic and paper. Not as common, but eagerly encouraged is collecting organic waste to feed the compost bin, which in turn feeds the vegetables growing in the garden to complete a small sustainable cycle.

These are small, simple things that each of us can choose to do, but sometimes the move towards a more sustainable and eco friendly way of life is out of our control. It is time to convince the manufacturers and suppliers of everyday gadgets and gizmos that they too should be adopting a greener approach to their industry. This will give the consumer the power to choose to purchase from an ethically minded business, bolstering the correct attitude towards green consumerism.

Of course, some would say that we should be doing without certain products altogether if the thought of climate change is so worrying. The truth of the fact is it is difficult to change the attitudes of the masses by being puritanical. If the lads and lassies still want their gadgets, then let them play, but give them opportunity to buy eco friendly versions of energy hungry ‘toys’. Solar power, wind power, wind-up power and kinetic charging are all ways that everyday products we have can become Eco Friendly.

One of the more exciting products to have had a trial is the kinetic mobile phone charger developed by Orange. Through a contraption that has internal weights and pullies that is strapped to your arm, a charge is generated while you dance, walk or run. Initially tested on the grooving masses at Glastonbury, it is hoped that this technology will be a success and become available to the general public. Imagine never needing to find a plug for your charger again, and the possibilities of getting super fit because you need to make a phone call!

A favourite of festival goers, campers, and those who like to escape the confines of city life, wind-up radios and torches have been on the scene for many years now. The dynamo system was originally designed to power radios in South Africa, to enable poor communities to have access to radio even without access to batteries. This technology is also ideal for emergency situations where sources of power are not available; and for equipping places that are visited infrequently, such as holiday homes or log cabins.

When it comes to solar power, it’s shocking how long we’ve been living with the technology and probably barely noticed. The common calculator has been using the sun to charge its energy cells for years. The technology has progressed to the point where a company has manufactured a solar charger for laptop computers, compact enough to carry wherever you go just to make sure you never miss another email! Solar energy is also being used in garden trinkets, such as outdoor fairy lights and garden lanterns.

Harnessing the energy of the wind is generally considered for use on a large scale, along with tidal power. Of course, if thousands of units of energy are needed to power all the energy consumption of a house, a turbine is needed, but smaller options are available to power a gadget ******. Compact 24 volt wind generators are available to charge a leisure battery, the energy from which can be used just like the juice that comes from a household socket. The generators are incredibly popular on boats and caravans as a reliable and transportable source of energy; and there is no reason why harnessing renewable power shouldn’t be used in the home too.

By: Shaun Parker

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Jute, the ‘Golden fiber’ as commonly known, is the second most important fiber after cotton!! Because of its cheap pricing and eco-friendly attributes. Partially a textile fiber and partially a wood, it falls under the category of Ligno-cellulosic fiber.

 

As a trade the history of jute products can be traced back to the 17th century i.e. during the British rule. The Tatas, the Birlas, the Bajajs and the Mittals – the legendary business tycoons of India had as their first business, jute products, to be exported and imported. The largest producer of jute products in the world – and the honor goes to India.

 

High moisture absorption capacity, flexibility and drainage properties are the features characterizing jute as an eco-friendly fiber and so jute products are considered as ecologically acceptable by the environmentalists. Advantages enjoyed by jute products over other fibers are abundant availability and bio-degradable properties.

Bengal- the name conventionally attached to jute products. Since the ancient times the women folk of Bengal have been using jute products, basically for household storage. Today, Bengal is the chief manufacture of jute products in India.

 

For centuries jute has been associated with flexible packaging, specially sacks, shopping bags and coarse door mats. And that’s it – there ends the domain of jute products. Jute jewelries, jute apparels, jute wall hangings were out of human range of imagination then. But in today’s date multiple and versatile jute products are creating a global market, resurrecting after it lost to synthetic packaging during the 1970s.

 

In its ‘second coming’, the range of jute has increased manifold and it spread from the packaging industry to the fashion industry. Designer sarees, salwar-kameezes, jewelries and foot wears are the new incarnations of the traditional jute products. Jute-blended carpets and rugs, decorative wall-hangings and tapestries, garden pot hangings, decorative hand bags, bed spreads, cushion covers, shopping bags, etc, etc….the range of jute products is ever increasing and under continuous improvisation.

 

The Indian jute sector comprises organized jute industry as well as a large number of cottage units providing employment to thousands of people. They create a myriad of utilitarian products made of jute which reflect the traditional excellence of Indian craftsmanship.

 

The increasing popularity of the jute products is basically for its low cost which makes it easily accessible to the poor citizenry. The low price, however, never compromises with quality and fashion. The gorgeously embroidered jute apparels can make nice replicas of silk and can give the other fiber industries a run for money…..!!

The Indian Jute Industries Research Association (IJIRA) in association with Indian jute industry has recently developed food grade jute bags and cloth called Hydrocarbon free jute bags conforming to international standard specifications. These bags and cloth have a large demand in export markets for packing cocoa beans, coffee beans, shelled nuts and other food products.

 

Furniture is the latest forthcoming area in the domain of jute products. Decorative jute bags; jute slippers, shoes and non-reusable slip-ons; and jute wall hangings are gaining popularity world wide. Be it conserving the soil and environment or in applications like civil engineering or packaging and fashion industry, the time has come for this natural eco friendly fiber to take over with the ideal solutions for saving the modern world.

 

One of the most valuable natural resources of India, jute is a truly versatile fiber and that is the essence behind the popularity of jute products in the world scenario.

By: Indian Handicrafts

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A large number of companies participate in trade shows nowadays. In the present market scenario, doing so is important as it provides you with a platform to reach out to the target consumers and inform them about your merchandise. For enticing the visitors in the display, you should ensure that the displays you use are attractive and unique. You can also go for green displays that can attract more people to your booth at the trade show.

Using green displays or eco friendly displays at the exhibition shows your company’s concern for the environment. Green displays show that your brand is vigilant towards social issues and is doing the best to deal with it. This increases your credibility, impresses the consumers easily and promotes your business far and wide.

The green displays NJ can be used for trade shows in New Jersey. The different green trade show displays that are available these days include green banners, green pop-ups and many other products. These green displays are made up of recycled and renewable material that causes no harm to the environment. In other words environmentally safe raw material is used for making these Green Trade Show Displays.

There are various companies that provide you with attractive Green Displays and green banners for you booth at the New Jersey trade show. For instance, the Glacier aluminum extrusion system is a popular Green display NJ that can be used by your company. These eco friendly modular exhibits can be customized as per your requirement. They are made from recycled pet plastic, bamboo, recycled aluminum frame, recycled yarn, biodegradable foam board and other eco friendly material.

You can also make use of eco friendly booths like Bambooth which are made

from bamboo. They are durable and do not harm the environment.

The green pop-up p displays can also be used at the trade show for an enhanced appeal. These are made from collapsible aluminum frame and can thus be carried and stored easily. You can use these different green displays to promote your business and also get more and more people familiar with the message of conserving the environment around us.

To know more about the different types of displays and booths that are available to you, you can log on to www.gogreendisplays.com. It is one of the best companies in New Jersey that provides a range of different booths and displays that can be customized as per your need.

By: Gary Survis

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For infants, parents may prefer to have a bassinet. Since bassinets are made small, they can easily fit in the parent’s bedroom. At least for the first month or so, they would like to know that their little one is safe and getting the rest that they need. This piece of eco-friendly nursery furniture is made from bent plywood.

When the child is a few months old, then it’s time for them to get a crib. Eco-friendly nursery furniture usually has cribs that provide a sturdy and strong structure. The crib would include a fixed rail made from Birch wood. Parents will find the veneers to be of high quality, made from either maple or walnut. In addition to that, the crib would serve a second purpose as a conversion to toddler day bed. That way, parents would not have to get another bed for some years to come.

When choosing a crib, make sure that this piece of eco-friendly nursery furniture is made of wood that is solid. If the wood has to be refinished, use paint or finish that is non-toxic. This will alleviate inhalation of any harmful chemicals. For a crib mattress, it’s best to get one that is made from organic cotton. This material will help to protect the baby from rashes and other skin irritations that may exist.

A bed that is made from natural solid birch wood would be a great piece of eco-friendly nursery furniture to have in the bedroom. This kind of wood makes the bed to stay strong and sturdy. Paint that is non-toxic is used to make the bed come to life. The material is of great quality and will last for a long time. If there are no younger siblings, then the parent could give it to someone else.

Another piece of eco-friendly nursery furniture that a baby can sleep in is a day bed. It’s easy to assemble and you don’t have to spend hours doing it. Also, if you need to change a rail, you can do so and put a shorter side panel it its place. Even though these may cost more than regular nursery furniture, you’re just not paying for the furniture itself. You’re also paying for the quality and assurance that your child can be free of any harmful toxins and chemicals that could harm them.

By: Amy Welder

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For many people doing a home improvement project may not seem to be eco-friendly. There can be a lot of waste and many home owners are concerned about the impact their renovation is going to have on the environment. However, the good news is there are many ways you can improve your home and be green at the same time. Here are 7 ways you can go green.

1/ Use Green paint. No I don’t mean paint everything green. I mean use zero VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) paint. You can find these paints in a wide variety of colours and they are available in both interior and exterior grade. Check your favorite brand to see if they are offering a zero VOC line.

2/ Recycle materials you already own. Have fun and get creative with the things in your garage. Break up old tile and create an interesting table top or backsplash. Take old scraps of fabric and create colourful throw pillows or a piece of wall art.

3/ Buy Green furniture. Again I’m not referring to the colour, not that I have anything against a green sofa. More and more furniture designers are getting into the green movement and creating pieces made from recycled materials and eco friendly fabrics.

4/ Purchase Energy Star rated appliances. Most of the top brand appliances are offering energy efficient options. They allow you to save time and money and you can get rebates back from the government. This applies to your furnace as well.

5/ Change your lights. You can now find a great selection of fixtures that use LED lighting or Fuorescent bulbs. They both use 75% less energy than incandescent fixtures. If you aren’t planning on changing the fixtures themselves you can still be green. Switch the bulbs to CFL’s or compact fluorescent bulbs. They last 10 times longer than the incandescent bulbs.

6/ Use HardiPlank siding instead of vinyl. Vinyl siding is flammable and toxic to produce. HardiPlank is made from wood pulp and it comes either pre finished or ready to paint. It won’t rot, ***** or split.

7/ Use Eco-friendly flooring. Consider using Bamboo or cork. Bamboo has a modern feel to it and Cork is comfortable to walk on. There are also eco-friendly hardwood flooring options that are easy to install and look great. For carpet, look for wool or linen and consider sisal or grass for area rugs.

Ask your favorite retailers to show you their eco-friendy lines. I think you will be surprised how much is out there now in green products. Hopefully you can incorporate some of these tips in your next renovation project.

Happy Renovating!

By: Kathryn Haley

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Environmentally friendly (eco-friendly and nature friendly) are synonyms used to refer to goods and services considered to inflict minimal or no harm on the environment. To make consumers aware, environmentally friendly goods and services often are marked with eco-labels. But because there is no single international standard for this concept, the International Organization for Standardization considers such labels too vague to be meaningful.

Eco friendly products help to maintain consumer goodwill since they are not causing any environment as well as earth pollution. The recycling benefit of the earth friendly products helps to maintain customer good will and at the same time need for extremely advanced promotional products like eco friendly drink wares, earth friendly personal & household products, eco friendly bags & cases, environment friendly writing instruments and more.

Eco friendly products from our design team are cost effective and promote global marketing enhancement and business promotion. Up to a large extent for maintaining private health protection and natural environment preservation eco friendly products plays a main role.

When you use an eco friendly item for your promotional need, it saves both your money & health since the raw materials taken for eco friendly products are purely taken from natural resources which are available from the eco system. All of eco products, even those that are not part of the eco foam line, are designed to benefit the environment through decreased energy consumption and positive indoor air quality. We are committed to environmental sustainability by manufacturing products that protect the environment; conserve resources and beneficial to human life.

Print4Half.Com works with the intention to bring high-quality, lower – price design printed eco friendly promotional products like writing instruments, bags & cases, drink wares, personal & household products etc to global market and to other customers. As a small business we know firsthand the importance of delivering quality printed promotional eco friendly products for all business and personal needs. The goal is to provide an online printing of designed eco products to our customers that are easy to use, high quality, at moderate cost.

By: George

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