Sustainable branded merchandise with impact

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

“Sustainable” 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.

• Eco-Friendly Materials Plus. Made largely or entirely from lower-impact materials such as recycled, organic or plant-based content.
• Eco-Friendly Materials. Contains recognised lower-impact materials such as recycled, organic or plant-based content.
• Upcycling. Uses upcycled or reclaimed materials, such as ocean-bound or repurposed waste, giving them a second life.
• Responsible Manufacturing. Made under a recognised social-audit standard or in a European factory.
• Positive Supply Chain Impact. Backed by Fair Trade, or by a social enterprise creating positive impact such as employing refugees or sourcing from artisan makers.

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.