Blog The Best Sustainable Giveaway & Merchandise Ideas for Your Business

Running a giveaway is a great way to ensure your company stands out at trade shows and conferences, helping to generate those all-important leads. However, with sustainability becoming increasingly important for consumers and businesses alike, it's essential to consider the environmental impact of your giveaways and merchandise.

Not only will sustainable giveaways show that your company is committed to reducing its carbon footprint, but it also aligns with the values of customers who are actively seeking out eco-friendly products.

In this guide, we'll explore some of the best sustainable giveaway and merchandise ideas for your business.

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Use Sustainable Big Ticket Promotional Items for Giveaways .

Starting big, one of the best ways to get your business to stand out at your next trade show is to use big-ticket items as giveaway prizes. This is not only a great way to reward your customers and attract new ones, but it also allows you to make a statement about your business's dedication to sustainability by using eco-friendly products.

Eco-Friendly Branded Audio Swag

custom wooden bluetooth speaker

Eco-friendly branded audio products make enticing trade show giveaway prizes because they blend functionality with sustainability.

These items appeal to tech-savvy attendees who appreciate cutting-edge gadgets while also demonstrating your company’s commitment to protecting the environment.

Offering eco-conscious audio swag, such as Bluetooth speakersmade from FSC-certified materials, not only boosts your brand’s image but also ensures that your giveaways are both memorable and meaningful.

Our range of Maple wood Bluetooth speakers makes the perfect giveaway prize and can be customised with your brand's logo or website. Choose from laser engraving or screen printing for colourful branding.

We also offer individual naming, which is great for individual giveaway winners!

Sustainable Office Tech

Offering a giveaway prize that kits out office desks with sustainable desk organisers with wireless charging capabilities is the perfect way to ensure that your business stays in the minds of potential leads.

This dual-purpose tech provides your giveaway winners with a clutter-free workspace while ensuring their tech is always charged for those important calls and meetings.

Our Eco Desk Wireless Chargers are organisers that are made from natural wood materials, making them not only functional but also extremely environmentally friendly.

Plus, with the option to customise them with your brand's logo or message, they pave the way for great lead gen at trade shows.

Create Giveaway Bundles With Eco-Friendly Merchandise

Of course, you don't have to go for a single, big-ticket giveaway prize for your trade show. To make sure your logo gets seen in multiple scenarios, a bundle of eco-friendly merchandise can make a sought-after giveaway prize.

We've come up with some ideas for interesting giveaway bundles that can be personalised with your branding or logo for the perfect prize.

A Tote Bag of Goodies

A branded tote bag filled with a selection of eco-friendly goodies makes an excellent giveaway prize that is both thoughtful and practical.

Tote bags, often made from sustainable materials like organic cotton or recycled fabrics, offer a reusable alternative to single-use plastic bags long after the trade show has finished.

When filled with branded items such as bamboo pens, recycled notebooks, and stainless steel water bottles, these bundles create a cohesive eco-friendly theme.

Depending on your trade show's target audience, you can also include some more fun items, like fidget toys, in the swag bag.

Not only do they showcase your company’s commitment to sustainability, but they also ensure your brand remains visible in everyday use, leaving a lasting impression on recipients.

Gadget Bundles

promotional gadget bundles

A bundle of sustainable gadgets can make an impressive giveaway prize by combining innovation with eco-consciousness.

Items such as solar-powered chargers, like our Solar Card, phone cases, and FSC-certified USB sticks not only appeal to tech enthusiasts but also reflect your brand's commitment to the environment.

These gadgets are practical in everyday life, ensuring that your brand remains visible and appreciated long after the event has passed.

By bundling these items together, you create a cohesive and useful prize that showcases your company's dedication to sustainability and cutting-edge technology.

Apparel Bundles

Okay, so we understand that apparel bundles can seem like the antithesis of sustainable giveaways. However, if they're made from eco-friendly materials with sustainable manufacturing practices, they still belong in this category.

The point of apparel bundles is to ensure your giveaway winner leaves the event covered almost head-to-toe in your branding (what better free promotion is there than that?).

For a complete apparel bundle, we'd recommend a branded t-shirt or polo shirt (available in a range of colours and sizes), a cap with your logo front and centre (available in a selection of styles), and a drawstring bag to finish off the look!

You can also add a branded hoodie to the bundle if it's the right time of year!

Unique Eco-Friendly Promotional Products

If you're looking for fun and unique eco-friendly promotional products to bring to your trade stand, we've got the perfect selection to help your company stand out in a sea of them.

Sustainable Branded Tech

custom branded bamboo wireless chargers

Sustainable tech items like wireless chargers, power banks, and speakers made from wood or bamboo make unique promotional products that leave a lasting impression.

These eco-friendly accessories are innovative and practical, meeting the growing demand for sustainable products in our gadget-driven world.

Choosing wireless chargers made from natural materials or power banks encased in bamboo shows your brand's commitment to environmental responsibility.

These tech items combine functionality with eco-consciousness, offering a memorable and meaningful promotional giveaway that highlights your dedication to sustainability.

Bamboo Travel Cups

Travel cups have long been a staple in the world of branded promotional products due to their practicality and the constant exposure they give to your brand. However, bamboo travel cups elevate this classic giveaway to a new level of sustainability.

Bamboo, a rapidly renewable resource, is not only durable but also has a lower environmental impact compared to traditional plastic or metal options.

At Flashbay, we stock a variety of bamboo travel cups in multiple sizes, ensuring you can find the perfect fit for your brand’s next eco-friendly promotion. By choosing bamboo travel cups, you demonstrate a commitment to sustainability while offering a functional and stylish product that clients can use daily.

Pre-Loaded Wooden Flash Drives

pre-loaded custom wooden flash drives

Pre-loaded wooden flash drives are an excellent eco-friendly branded promotional product, combining sustainability with functionality.

Made from sustainable wood, these drives offer a unique and stylish alternative to traditional plastic USB sticks, emphasising your brand's commitment to environmental responsibility.

By pre-loading these flash drives with your company's marketing materials, product catalogues, or presentation files, you ensure your brand's messaging is delivered efficiently. Recipients get the practical benefit of a reusable storage device while being reminded of your eco-conscious brand values each time they use it.

This mix of utility and sustainability makes pre-loaded wooden flash drives a standout choice for your next promotional giveaway.

Bamboo Coasters

Bamboo coasters with your logo on them are a unique and sustainable alternative to cardboard coasters as promotional products.

Unlike traditional cardboard coasters, which often have a short lifespan and can end up being discarded quickly, bamboo coasters are durable and reusable.

Made from one of the fastest-growing plants on Earth, bamboo coasters are not only eco-friendly but also aesthetically pleasing. They lend a touch of natural elegance to any setting and serve a practical purpose while showcasing your brand’s commitment to sustainability.

By opting for bamboo custom coasters, you are ensuring that your promotional items remain in use for a longer period, thereby increasing brand visibility and reinforcing your company’s dedication to our shared environmental responsibility.

Classic Canvas Tote Bags

custom canvas tote bags

Branded canvas tote bags have long been a staple in promotional products. They may not be the newest trend, but their timeless appeal and practicality make them a classic choice.

Made from durable and sustainable materials like organic cotton or recycled fabric, these totes offer a reusable alternative to single-use plastic bags. This reduces environmental harm and meets the rising consumer demand for eco-friendly products.

By customising these bags with your brand's logo or message, you ensure that recipients promote your company while using an environmentally friendly item.

Whether at trade shows, conferences, or as part of a giveaway, branded canvas tote bags serve as a constant reminder of your business's commitment to sustainability.

How Sustainable Giveaway Ideas Can Boost Your Business

There are a few ways that sustainable giveaways can boost your business as a whole and the leads you generate from tradeshows and conferences.

Benefit	Description	Example
Enhance Brand Image	Shows commitment to environmental responsibility, appealing to eco-conscious consumers	Branded reusable water bottles
Generate Leads	Attracts visitors at events and captures contact information	Raffle entry for signing up to an email list with a sustainable tote bag giveaway
Create Memorable Experiences	Useful and long-lasting items leave a positive brand impression	Branded bamboo utensils
Demonstrate Innovation	Unique, sustainable products showcase environmental stewardship	Solar-powered phone chargers pen_spark
Increase Brand Visibility	Long-lasting items provide ongoing brand exposure	Reusable shopping bags
Drive Engagement Through Email Marketing	Capture leads and nurture them with targeted email campaigns	Giveaway entry for signing up to the email list with a chance to win a recycled notebook

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Find Your Next Sustainable Branding Opportunity at Flashbay

At Flashbay, we provide a wide range of sustainable promotional products that can be personalised with your brand's logo for your next event or trade show.

Our eco-friendly options, from our reusable tote bags, tech gadgets, bamboo travel cups, FSC-certified USB sticks, and stainless steel water bottles, are all made from sustainable materials, putting your company at the forefront of eco-friendly branding.

Personalising these items with your logo not only enhances your brand's visibility but also shows your commitment to the environmental responsibility we all share.

Browse our products to find the perfect eco-friendly promotional items that align with your brand values and leave a lasting impression on your clients.

FAQs

How Do Branded Products Increase Leads or Sales?

Branded products increase leads and sales by attracting attention at events, creating memorable experiences, and fostering brand loyalty. Eco-friendly giveaways particularly resonate with environmentally conscious consumers, enhancing brand reputation and encouraging positive engagement, thus driving more conversions and boosting sales.

Will Consumers Pay for Sustainability?

Yes, consumers are increasingly willing to pay for sustainability. Studies show that many are ready to spend more on eco-friendly products, reflecting their growing concern for environmental impacts. Brands showcasing their sustainability commitment can attract these customers, boosting both sales and loyalty.

Why is It Important for Wood to be FSC-Certified?

FSC certification ensures that the wood is sourced from responsibly managed forests that provide environmental, social, and economic benefits. This certification promotes biodiversity, protects indigenous rights, and helps combat illegal logging, ensuring sustainability and ethical forestry practices.

What's the Lead Time for Your Branded Products?

Most of our customised products, including personalisation and shipping, have a lead time of 5 working days. Some products may have longer lead times, but this will be communicated before you order.

Note that we have minimum unit requirements for our products. Check product pages for more information.