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Sustainable Branded Lanyards

Branded lanyards in recycled PET, printed with your logo for conferences, exhibitions and staff passes. Eco event essentials from a certified B Corp.

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  1. 1Request a quoteNo commitment
  2. 2We confirm pricesAnd check your artwork
  3. 3Approve your proofBefore anything is made
  4. 4We deliverTypically 2-3 weeks
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Case study

Event merch that became a brand moment for Legl

Legl wanted giveaways that drew people to their stand and had a story behind them. So they swapped high volumes of standard freebies for a smaller range of premium merch: bamboo notebooks, branded artisan chocolate and power banks built to last.

The merch acted as a real conversation starter. People were drawn to the stand and curious to hear the story behind the products. We noticed higher footfall, more meaningful conversations and a greater number of follow-ups post-event compared to previous years.
Francesca Gerrett, Demand Generation ManagerLegl
Higher footfall

at the stand than in previous years

More follow-ups

after each event, from more meaningful conversations

LinkedIn buzz

as attendees posted photos of the chocolate and power banks

Sustainability rating

Every product graded, and we show our working

Most suppliers put an eco label on part of their range without saying what earns it. We check every product against five criteria, and the number it meets sets its grade. This marketplace lists the products that meet at least two.

  • Eco-Friendly Materials Plus
  • Eco-Friendly Materials
  • Upcycling
  • Responsible Manufacturing
  • Positive Supply Chain Impact
  • AA4 or 5 criteria metMeets almost everything we look for
  • A3 criteria metStrong on materials and on how it was made
  • B2 criteria metClears our bar on two independent counts
  • C1 criterion metOne point in its favour, and no more. We only sell this if no viable alternatives are available.
  • D0 criteria metNothing we can evidence. We don't sell this.

Questions? We've got you covered

Most of our eco lanyards are made from recycled PET (rPET), a soft, hard-wearing webbing spun from post-consumer plastic bottles. A few styles use bamboo fibre or cotton instead. rPET wears and prints just like a standard polyester lanyard, so you get the same durability without the virgin plastic.

Yes. Lanyards are branded with your logo and the most common method is dye-sublimation, which prints colour across the full length of the strap. Simpler one or two colour repeat prints on plain webbing are also available. The decoration options are shown on each product and confirmed at quote.

Lanyards come with metal or plastic trigger clips, swivel hooks or J-clips, and most include a safety breakaway that releases if the lanyard is pulled. The range also includes matching badge holders, card holders and retractable badge reels so you can fit out a whole event or office consistently.

Yes, they are designed for exactly that. They are widely used for conference and exhibition passes, staff and visitor ID and event accreditation. The safety breakaway on most styles suits workplace and school settings, and badge holders and card holders are available to match.

RCS (Recycled Claim Standard) and GRS (Global Recycled Standard) are third-party certifications that verify and trace the recycled content in a product. Several of our recycled lanyard lines carry RCS or GRS certification, which is shown at product level, so the recycled-content claim is independently substantiated rather than just stated.

Minimum order quantities and lead times vary by product and the branding method chosen, and both are shown on each product page and confirmed when you request a quote. Plain stock items are generally quicker than fully printed runs, so let us know your event date and we can advise.

The main factor is the material: a recycled PET strap reuses plastic that would otherwise be waste, rather than using new virgin plastic. We curate the range for recycled and renewable materials and check supplier credentials, and as a certified B Corp we prioritise environmental and social performance across what we stock.

Send us your brief

Ready to ditch the disposable?

Tell us what you need and when you need it. We'll come back with a proposal: products, prices and the impact of each one.
info@socialsupermarket.orgWe reply within 12 hours.

Recycled branded lanyards that do the same job without the virgin plastic

Lanyards are an event and workplace essential, and the recycled option carries the same passes, badges and exhibition graphics with a far smaller footprint. Our branded lanyards are printed with your logo for conferences, exhibitions, staff ID and visitor passes, with most of the eco range made from recycled PET (rPET) spun from post-consumer plastic bottles. A handful of styles use bamboo fibre or cotton where a different look is needed.

Materials, attachments and decoration

The range covers standard widths for neck-worn ID, finished with metal or plastic trigger clips, swivel hooks and J-clips. Most lanyards include a safety breakaway so they release if pulled, which matters for staff and school settings. Matching badge holders and card holders, plus a few retractable badge reels, complete the set so a whole event or office can be kitted out consistently.

Branding is most commonly applied by dye-sublimation, which prints colour across the full length of the strap, or by a one or two colour repeat print on plain webbing. Artwork, attachment and any breakaway are confirmed on each product and at quote.

Why buy from Social Supermarket

We are a certified B Corp, and our lanyards are curated for recycled and renewable materials with supplier credentials checked rather than chosen on price alone. Several recycled lines carry RCS or GRS recycled-content certification at product level. Pair lanyards with recycled notebooks and desk accessories for event and onboarding packs, browse the full office and desk range, or see all sustainable branded merchandise.