Aligning your brand with drinkware is very effective on its own, selecting an Eco friendly option provides additional advantages for your brand. Associating your brand with re -usable coffee cups for example, tells the world your brand is conscious of its social responsibility by contributing to the reduction in use of disposable coffee cups, of which over 1 billion a year end up in landfill within Australia and New Zealand alone.
​Here are my picks of the best 10 eco custom drinkware options you should consider to align your brand with, along with helpful price guides which show “Eco” doesn’t mean more expensive.

Choice Cup  
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300ML Double wall reusable coffee cup. Choice Cup is made from a 50/50 blend of natural rice husk fibre and polypropylene which is shatterproof, odour-resistant and BPA-free. With a trendy look available in a natural, light blue and a bright green colour.
Branding: Print logos  in 1 to 4 colours, while a cost saving tip would be to print your logo as a 1 colour.
Price Guide: You will pay between $5 - $9   

Double Wall Glass Set 

​Exquisite set of two 410ml double wall glasses which are presented in a black gift box. Made from borosilicate glass which is incredibly light and very strong. The double wall construction keeps drinks hot for longer while the outside of the glass remains comfortable to hold and it keeps drinks cold without messy condensation. They are ideal for use as
on-trend coffee cups or for serving icy cold beverages.
Branding: Laser Engrave glass and also print on the gift box available.
Price Guide: $30 - $45, includes printed gift box.

Mirage Drink Bottle Range 
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​Trendy double wall, vacuum insulated stainless steel drink bottle range, all  with a timeless design. Key feature being it will keep drinks cold for 24 hours or hot for up to 12 hours. Comes with a standard lid or  a secure, spring activated push button lid with a carry handle and an ergonomically designed spout for pouring drinks.
Branding: Laser engrave to a shiny steel finish except for the silver bottle, which engraves to a natural etch. Alternatively you can print your logo. 
Price Guide:  $12 to $25 depending on branding option chosen.

What are you waiting for,  can you picture your logo on one of my top 10 drinkware ideas ?

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Plastic is the antithesis of everything “Eco Friendly”, however in recent times we have seen the advent of natural based plastic options that now allow companies to use plastic in their product marketing campaigns and still tick the “Eco Friendly” box.

Why is the development of Eco Friendly plastic alternatives important ? Every year, humanity generates almost its own collective body weight in plastic waste.  Up to 13 million tonnes of this pollution enters the oceans, finding its way into our food chain and tap water.  [1]

Let’s explore what eco friendly plastic options exist and the 8 Eco Friendly plastic products you should consider  using now.

Wheat Straw Plastic 
Wheat straw is what is leftover once wheat is harvested and using it in plastic production is an ideal zero-waste option. Traditionally this waste by-product is burnt and causes air pollution. The plastic is created  by breaking down the cellulose contained in the wheat straw, which ultimately produces a natural polymer, unlike traditional plastic which is made from artificial polymers.
Wheat straw is 100% Bio-degradable, it will take 3-6 months to compost in a home combust and it is renewable and sustainable. It can also be recycled and remade into other products again and again. Wheat straw requires significantly less energy to produce and hence produces less Co2 gas emission. [2]
Key features which make it suitable to kitchen based products are being heat resistant to 100  degrees celsius, microwave safe up to 2 minutes, food safe and aesthetically it presents a  natural unique appearance.

Rice Husk 
Similarly rice husk is a waste product of silica, rice husk ash is considered to be one of the most promising and environmentally friendly sources for the production of silicon-based materials.
100% Biodegradable material, heat resistant to 120 degrees celsius. BPA Free, food safe, microwave safe up to 2 minutes, like wheat straw it produces a trendy and natural looking product. [3]

Eco Plastic as a Promotional Marketing Product:
Eco friendly plastic is now offered as an alternative option to many existing plastic promotional products that are traditionally used by companies as branded merchandise.

I explore the 8 best Eco Friendly plastic promotional products you should be using to promote your brand here.

We explore the range of materials available to you that come under the umbrella of “Eco Friendly”, and the most popular eco promotional products made from each.

​Wood
A natural and renewable resource, the distinctively “unique” nature of wood grain pattern & colour provides a unique branding opportunity, with traditional printing and also unique laser engraving of logos onto wooden surfaces making wood an ideal premium custom branded corporate gift selection.
Popular wooden corporate gifts include: Wooden pens, key rings, wooden USB drives and USB boxes, traditional game sets like dominos & pickup sticks, cheese boards for premium corporate gifts.
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Bamboo
​Bamboo is the fastest growing plant on the planet, making it one of the worlds most renewable resources. It requires very little water to grow and can be re-harvested many times without harmful effects of the environment. Bamboo presents natural variations in wood grain and colour which presents ideal and unique branding surface to present your brand with.
Popular bamboo promotional items include: Pens, printed drink coasters, bamboo USB drives, bamboo printed notebooks, tote bags and drink bottles.

Cork
Cork is eco friendly as its is renewable and sustainable resource. The unique textured surface provides a unique branding opportunity. Popular corporate merchandise made with Cork include: notebooks, drink coasters, coffee
cups.
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Cotton
​Cotton plants produce fluffy white fibre which are harvested, spun into thread, then woven into fabric which is soft, durable, washable and uses a renewable resource.
Popular uses for cotton include: Tote bags, shopping bags, drawstring bags, custom printed caps, adding your logo to large range of clothing like polo shirts, t-shirts or range of work uniforms.

Paper
Paper derived from sustainably grown wood pulp is a natural product that can be recycled repeatedly. Common uses include: notebooks, pens and highlighters, Eco USB flash drives made from Kraft paper, paper printed carry bags and shopping bags.


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​Glass
​Glass is an aesthetically pleasing and extremely sustainable material which is manufactured from sand. It is easily recycled and has become an environmentally-friendly natural alternative to single-use plastic bottles and cups.  Common uses: Glass coffee cups, drinking glasses, and re usable water bottles.

Stainless Steel
Stainless steel can be recycled multiple times, with an extremely long life span, keeping your brand in the eye of the user for a longer period than most products.  An ideal material for all types of custom printed drinkware due to the long life cycle and the ability to keep drinks cold and hot longer.  In addition, there is no requirement for a plastic lining, which also ensures a chemical and odour free beverage.

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Rice Husk & Wheat Straw Natural Plastic
Both materials are agricultural by-products which produce 100% biodegradable plastic with an attractive trendy finish. Heat resistant to 100-120 degrees, food safe and microwave safe for 2 minutes,  makes  drink mugs and cups are a popular option to use wheat straw for branded merchandise.
​More information on Eco Friendly plastic can be found in depth here.

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#4  Choice Pen - 11629
Retractable ball pen, made from 50/50 blend of natural rice husk fibre and polypropylene.  It comes with a black large volume refill with 1800 mtres of German manufactured Dokumental ink and a tungsten carbide ball for improved writing quality. Choice Pen is available in 3 Colours, natural, green and blue and you can print directly onto the surface. A  very economical choice,  costing between $0.70 to $1.00

​#5 Choice Cutlery Set 117603
​Unique cutlery set which is manufactured from a 50/50 blend of natural wheat straw fibre and BPA-free polypropylene. The set is presented in a rectangular case and includes a knife, fork and spoon. Digital Print on the outer case. Price Guide is between $2 - $3

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​#6 Natura Coffee Mug 117268
Unique 350ml round coffee mug which is manufactured from a 50/50 blend of natural wheat straw fibre and BPA-free polypropylene. Microwave safe for up to 2 minutes, this is a very different looking coffee mug. A cost effective product, will cost between $3 to $5 a mug with printing in 1 to 4 colours.

Try using Eco Plastic for your next custom branded merchandise campaign is easy, get in touch  now for more information, email alex@admsolutions.com.au or call 02 96297832.

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