Six Eco-Friendly Promotional Items That Deserve Consideration

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If you’re looking for a few eco-friendly promotional items for your library, you may want to consider the following, which I unearthed recently.

100% Recycled-from-Plastic-Bottles Tote Bag

Americans throw out 2 million plastic bottles every five minutes, according to Scientific American (subscription required). These tote bags are made of one 1-liter plastic bottle, are extra strong with a life cycle of 15 years, weigh in at 1.3 ounces and fold into an ultra-compact 3-by-5-inch pouch that is attached inside the bag itself.

Sustainable and Eco-Friendly Adhesive Labels

Available in any size and any shape, these stickers are produced with 100% recyclable treeless materials, without HDPE or other plastics.

Recycled Rubber Jar Opener

The U.S. population discards 220 million car tires each year. Made from 100% post-consumer recycled tires, these jar openers can do more than just open jars, including serving as great non-skid coasters. Standard size is a 5-inch circle, but custom shapes and sizes are available and they can be imprinted with your library’s message.

Seed Packets from Fedco Seeds

This consumer/worker cooperative offers untreated seeds and organic farm and garden supplies with a sustainable orientation and no GMOs.

Recycled Carabiners

Made with recycled metal, these carabiners are great for keys, backpacks, and more. Includes space for a laser-engraved logo.

The E-Cooler

I have one and you couldn’t take it away from me if you tried! I love it! The E-Cooler was developed as a cost-effective, environmentally responsible packaging solution after eight years of extensive research and development. Watertight, reusable, and lightweight, there is also space for your library to include its own branding message.

This list is certainly not exhaustive. If you know of other items, please do tell!