All of the old barriers are gone, it’s now easier than ever to work sustainable promotions into your marketing initiatives.

Green Promotional Products - Backpacks, Notebook Sleeves

You’ve probably been hearing about eco-friendly promotional items for some time now. If you’re a regular subscriber to this newsletter, you probably saw our previous article on the topic here. Eco-Friendly Promotional Items have become all the rage across the promotional marketing industry. Some of the primary reasons; over the last few years there has been a significant increase in the selection of available product options, and the price points have become much more competitive. In addition, eco-friendly promotional products have an immediate and appreciated impact upon customers, recycled products have become publicly perceived as stylish, and, of course, it helps organizations in significantly minimizing their organization’s environmental impact. All of the old barriers to entry with regards to eco-friendly promotional items have been erased. Now more than ever, it makes sense for just about any organization to consider “Going Green.”

At Powertex Group, we have made our commitment to environmentally friendly promotional marketing by: making the commitment to switch to environmentally-friendly screen printing inks at our main facility, surrounding ourselves with

Eco-Friendly Bamboo Polos and Recycled Headwear

vendors who are committed to providing a wide and quality line of eco-friendly merchandise, reducing paper consumption throughout our organization, committing a portion of each monthly newsletter to featuring a new environmentally friendly promo item for the last year and a half, and strongly promoting ecological product alternatives to our existing clients. We firmly believe that replacing traditional promos with eco-friendly promotions will not only benefit our clients, but will benefit us all in the long term, which is why we have made our commitment to you.

If you are interested in making the commitment to “Go Green”, it is easier than ever. With plenty of available options and price points available, just about any organization can now get involved. Below are just a few categories of product types available on the market to get you started:

Aqua-Powered Calulator and Corn Cob Pen

Recycled Plastic Products - You know all the stuff that gets hauled away in your plastic recycling bin every week? Well that’s what many of these products get made out of. Recycled plastics get made into everything from cloth shoulder bags to food grade containers such as drinkware. As stylish as they are sustainable, this category is a great place to get started with eco-friendly promotions, due to the large variety of options available. Keep the recycling business alive by supporting these products.

Recycled Cardboards - Recycled paper products have come a long way in the last decade or so, and now have a style and feel uniquely their own. Most recycled cardboard notepads on the market are made with 100% recycled covers and 70% recycled writing paper. You can also find stylish photo frames, business card holders, and recycled pens made of durable recycled cardboard composite material.

Recycled Leather -

Recycled Leather Eco-Friendly Products

Affordable and attractive, recycled leather has become more popular, especially for padfolios. While not the widest product category, it deserves mention because the products in this category are both very competitive in price, and very potentially environmentally impactful. Livestock is a significant producer of the world’s C02 emissions as well as a large consumer of the world’s food resources.

Live Gifts - About as green as promotional gifts get, this category traditionally features live plants, seeds or bulbs that are given in recycled fiber containers. These are typically fun and long lasting reminders of a positive, nurtured relationship. Plus, they typically come in nice looking custom recycled containers, which will complete the environmentally friendly motif.

Bamboo Products and Live Plant Gifts

Alternative Materials - You can’t have a discussion about environmentally friendly materials without discussing bamboo; one of the most flexible and widely available alternative materials out there. Lightweight, strong, fashionable, while at the same time very utilitarian, bamboo can be found in everything from pen holders to lightweight breathable fabric golf shirts. Another highly renewable material becoming popular is hemp, which is used in everything from bags and totes to hats and gloves. It shares a steadfast toughness and lightweight utility with bamboo, while maintaining it has its own unique texture and style.

Eco-friendly promotions and business help to show your clients and employees that you are concerned with the environment and the world around you. And while the branding message may be about you at the end of the day, it is that added environmental message that will resonate with and enhance your clients’ positive image of you and your organization. When we can form a positive branding message, that’s great, when we can do all of that, while causing less harm to the environment, and spreading a positive message about sustainability that’s the icing on the cake. To learn more about environmentally friendly and renewable promos, give us a call today at (800) 588-7111. Email us at customerservice@powertexgroup.com or visit us at: http://www.powertexgroup.com.

Fall is here, and there are loads of unique fall-themed gifts available for your next promotion. Below are a few of our fall favorites:

Tahoe Binoculars:

Binoculars are ideal for fall sporting and outdoor events such as hiking, camping and hunting. This particular set features waterproof ruby lenses to enhance presentation. Field of view: 315 feet at 1,093 yards. Includes in a High Sierra travel sport pouch and gift box. Decorating includes one color, one location color imprint centered above dial.

3 Piece Carafe Set:

Help keep your client’s coffee warm with this handsome drinkware set. Includes a 1.5-liter Carafe and two 14-oz. Mugs made of stainless steel. The bottle features double-wall insulation to keep beverages fresh and hot, an easy-grip rubber handle, and spill-resistant lid. Includes 1-piece gift box. Stand alone carafe also includes 1-piece gift box.

Deluxe Stadium Seat:

Catch the next football game in comfort with the portable stadium seat. Features a carrying handle and shoulder strap. Extra thick padding for comfort. Adjustable side Velcro straps hold the seat closed when not in use. Has adjustable straps on each side of the seat for a perfect fit. Front flap with pocket plus large zippered pocket for additional storage and easy access.

Whip stitched Fleece Blanket:

A warm and Cozy Fleece blanket is a perfect gift for those active days, or just lounging around the house. These 50″ x 60″ whip stitched fleece blankets feature a heavyweight nylon carrying strap. Get them laser etched for a subtle, yet eye-catching effect.

Brentwood Wind Jacket:

Cozy up with this windproof, water resistant, breathable microfiber polyester twill windshirt. This jacket converts into a short sleeve with zip-out ½ sleeves. Fully nylon mesh-lined, it features a ¼ zipper buttoned placket, double-collar, two concealed zippered pockets , and zippered chest pocket. Great for wide fall temperature swings.

Uncuffed Knit Cap:

Made with 2-ply acrylic fabric this is an easy, useful gift to keep ears warm on those those chilly fall days. Approximately 8½” long, easy to embroider, machine washable and Made in the USA. One size fits most.

Visit us at: http://www.powertexgroup.com for more!

Presenting five great products to enhance your outdoor summer adventures.

Things are heating up outside, which means it’s time to get outdoors and enjoy your summer. We’ve put together a list of five great customized cooler suggestions for almost any type of outdoor activity. Whether you are planning a picnic on the beach, or going on a long mountain hike, we’ve got you covered:

California Innovations® Beverage Holder With Clip:

Take one beverage with you wherever you go. This attachable beverage holder fits a can or bottle, and features an Ultra Safe™ PEVA lining to keep your drink cool. The reinforced clip means that you can hang your drink from a belt loop or backpack. The item includes a one color, one location imprint, and is available in Charcoal Gray and Royal Blue.

Excel II 18-Can Duffel Cooler

Perfect for family picnics or for lugging beverages to the ball game, this comfortable and well balanced duffle-style cooler features a fully insulated main compartment with an easy pull double zipper. It also features unique styling, an insulated leak proof PEVA lining, and a durable mesh outer pocket. Available in black, it includes a one color, one location custom imprint.

Montserrat Backpack Cooler

Build up a base of new customers with this super mobile cooler by offering it as a raffle prize at a trade show or fundraiser. The rugged outdoor design is perfect for day hikers and campers. It features a large insulated, leak proof main compartment with PEVA lining and an adjustable bungee on top for carrying gear and clothing. Comfortable adjustable backpack straps along with a heavy duty grab handle make this item a must have for outdoor adventurers. Available in orange, it includes a one color, one location custom imprint.

Picnic Basket Cooler

Have your picnic and keep it cool too! This unique picnic basket design has a 24 twelve oz. can capacity, and features an external accessories pocket. The dual snap closure will keep your items secure and safe, while remaining accessible via the dual swivel access doors. With an insulated, leak proof PEVA lining you can be sure that your picnic will go off without a hitch. Available in green and khaki, it includes a one color, one location custom imprint.

Encore Rolling Speaker Music Cooler

Featuring a large, zippered, insulated, leak proof main compartment with exterior zippered side pocket for accessory storage, this cooler is both functional and fun. It sports a removable speaker compartment with high quality water resistant speakers compatible with iPod, MP3 or CD players for music on the go. Adjustable shoulder strap and heavy-duty trolley with all terrain wheels allow you to take your beach party anywhere you want to go. Speakers are water resistant Please note it is not recommended to use loose ice inside Leeds soft sided coolers. Available in silver, it includes a one color, one location custom imprint.

We have literally thousands of items in our promotional item catalog to choose from. No matter what the activity or what the season, our sourcing and production experts can find the customized product for you. To learn more about these summer promotional items, or to inquire about other summer promos, give us a call today at (800) 588-7111. Email us at customerservice@powertexgroup.com or visit us at: http://www.powertexgroup.com.