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Sustainable branded merchandise with impact

4,500+ sustainable and eco-friendly products, across 98 categories. Our curated selection is crafted from recycled and natural materials like bamboo, wheat straw and recycled plastic, and every product is rated AA to B for easy comparison. From reusable drinkware to upcycled tech accessories, find meaningful promotional items that resonate with clients, employees and event attendees. Every order funds social and environmental impact, leaving a lasting, purpose-driven impression.
Sustainable branded merchandise with impact
provides clean water for communities
Drinkware
Drinkware597 products
removes plastic from the ocean
Bags
Bags922 products
removes plastic from the ocean
Technology
Technology465 products
plants trees
Office & Desk
Office & Desk631 products
provides clean water for communities
Clothing
Clothing268 products
plants trees
Food & Drink
Food & Drink122 products
plants trees
Home & Living
Home & Living487 products
removes plastic from the ocean
Keyrings & Accessories
Keyrings & Accessories209 products
removes plastic from the ocean
Pens & Writing
Pens & Writing210 products
removes plastic from the ocean
Travel
Travel47 products
removes plastic from the ocean
Tools & Torches
Tools & Torches114 products
plants trees
Sports & Outdoors
Sports & Outdoors130 products
removes plastic from the ocean
Toys & Games
Toys & Games59 products
plants trees
Garden & Growing
Garden & Growing142 products
removes plastic from the ocean
Health & Wellbeing
Health & Wellbeing43 products
removes plastic from the ocean
Awards & Trophies
Awards & Trophies18 products
removes plastic from the ocean
Car & Safety
Car & Safety5 products
plants trees
Art & Craft
Art & Craft3 products
removes plastic from the ocean
Catalogues & Samples
Catalogues & Samples2 products

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Volkswagen
Softcat
PIMCO
NFU Mutual
Clifford Chance
Pfizer
EDF Energy
Compass Group
PwC
The FA
  1. 1Request a quoteNo commitment
  2. 2We confirm pricesAnd check your artwork
  3. 3Approve your proofBefore anything is made
  4. 4We deliverTypically 1-2 weeks
4,541 products

Products

Showing 361ā€“420 of 4,541 products

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 the same criteria, and the number it meets sets its grade. This marketplace lists the products that meet at least two.

  • 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.

Our platform

The merch industry is stuck in 2005. Our tech brings it into the now.

Merch doesn't end at the order. We store it, ship it and let your teams reorder it themselves, with the impact of every order reported back to you.
Self-Serve Portal
Self-Serve Portal
Let teams order branded merchandise and gifts without back-and-forth emails or manual approvals.
Stock Visibility
Stock Visibility
Real-time stock tracking visible on your dashboard. Plus, custom carousels to encourage stock movement.
Flexible Fulfilment
Flexible Fulfilment
Storage and delivery across the UK and EU, including same-day dispatch and flexible delivery methods.
Design & Brand Control
Design & Brand Control
Marketing approves items once. Teams order within brand guardrails, ensuring consistency across every touchpoint.
Local Production Options
Local Production Options
Print on demand from EU factories for European orders to cut carbon and speed fulfilment.

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.

Sustainable branded merchandise: a buyer's guide

Why Invest in Sustainable Branded Merchandise

Make a statement with sustainable branded merchandise that aligns with your ethical values and supports social change. Partnering with our social enterprise suppliers not only boosts your CSR strategy but also provides high-quality, eco-friendly products. Think hand-blown glass coffee cups and upcycled laptop cases, items your clients and colleagues will use time and time again.

As demand for ethical, eco-friendly practices grows, traditional promotional products are losing appeal. Sustainable merchandise offers a meaningful alternative, reflecting your brand's commitment to environmental values and reinforcing a positive image.

Choose from a range of products made from recycled materials like bamboo and wheat straw, offering unique branding opportunities with items such as USBs from recycled newspaper and cork notebooks. Every purchase supports UK-based social enterprises with social and environmental missions.

What Makes Branded Merchandise Sustainable

ā€œSustainableā€ on its own tells you very little, so we say what we mean by it. Every product in this range is checked against the same published criteria, and the number it meets sets its rating, from AA down to B on this page.

The rating is our own assessment, not a third-party certificate, and we publish how it is worked out so you can check it: how we rate sustainability. If you are comparing suppliers, our guide to the best UK sustainable merchandise providers sets out what to ask each one.

Materials You Will See in the Range

Recycled plastic. Often labelled rPET, it is made from used plastic such as drinks bottles. You will find it in branded drinkware, bags and pens.

Bamboo. A fast-growing grass, used here for pens, lids, desk organisers and tech accessories in office and desk and technology.

Wheat straw. The stalk left after the grain is harvested, blended into a product so that less new plastic is needed.

Organic cotton. Cotton grown without synthetic pesticides or fertilisers, used for tote bags and branded clothing.

Cork. The bark of the cork oak, harvested without felling the tree, and used for notebook covers and coasters.

Sustainable Merchandise for Onboarding

Welcome new employees with eco-friendly onboarding gifts that communicate your company's values. Eco-conscious products can set your brand apart, appealing to recruits who prioritise sustainability. Gifts like reusable water bottles that contribute to charity or sea-life centres create an impressive first impression.

Event Merchandise with a Positive Impact

Stand out at events with eco-friendly promotional products. Replace typical giveaways with bags, drinkware, and gadgets that reflect your brand's values. Custom items from social enterprises make a lasting impression, like a recycled aluminium pen supporting safe travel for schoolchildren.

Aligning event merchandise with your brand's mission, such as providing water-related gifts at a marine event, resonates with attendees and emphasises your commitment to shared objectives. Let us help you match your brand with meaningful, sustainable merchandise.