The Best Promotional Products To Tie-In With Recycle Week 2019

Recycle Week is kicking off soon (23-29 September 2019, to be precise), meaning there's no better time to add some eco-credentials to your marketing campaign.

Promotional merchandise is consistently proven to be one of the most effective ways to advertise a brand (according to BPMA research, 80% of consumers will remember a business after receiving a promotional product) and Total Merchandise is pleased to offer a wide range of products that are all recycled in origin. 

From recycled notebooks to pens made from repurposed materials, we have a huge selection of branded items that demonstrates neatly that what goes around really does come back around!

What Is Recycle Week 2019?

Now in its 17th year, Recycle Week shines a light on the power and importance of recycling, with the target of encouraging the public to try and be as recycle-efficient as they can be. The long-term goal? To make recycling the norm. The short-term target? To generate as much awareness around Recycle Week as possible.  

With environmental concerns more pressing than ever before, this year's event is tipped to be the biggest yet. The week-long event even has a theme, with 'Recycling. It's in our own hands' the mantra inspiring the 2019 action.

Recycle Week is organised by the Waste and Resources Action Programme, a UK charity which runs the event under the Recycle Now brand.

Why Should My Business Get Involved In Recycle Week?

The conversation around environmental issues has been getting louder and louder over the last few years - 'single-use' was even named 2018's Word of the Year by Collins Dictionary! 

From a business perspective, engaging with events such as Recycle Week is a great way to not only make a difference but to also demonstrate that your brand cares. With a company's corporate social responsibility hugely important to many customers (with recent research revealing 94% of Generation Z-ers believing companies should 'address critical issues'), participation in topical events is a great way to show your business has a conscience. 

5 Of The Best Recycled Promotional Products To Consider For Your Next Campaign

Our best-selling branded trolley coin keyring is always popular with our clients, who are as impressed by its practicality as they are by its branding potential. Choose from eight different colours and with a lead time of just 72 hours, it's quick turnaround product that's great for adding some environmental awareness to your marketing efforts.

Onto stationery! Our Recycled Notepad & Pen sets can appeal to almost any audience but are particularly brilliant choices for students, academics and professionals. Pick from five colour combinations, with the option to print your artwork in up-to full colour. Oh, and PS - even the pen has biodegradable parts!

These stylish grey printed drawstring bags will add a branded chic touch to your marketing campaign. With prolonged usability, they're as much a fashion accessory as they are a promotional product! With your logo clearly emblazoned on the front, they offer awareness for your business with every outing. 

We have a range of recycled clothing options available, with these cool Eco Pullover Sweaters one of our favourites. Available in four colours and made from an eco blend fabric comprising 50% polyester, 46% cotton and 4% rayon, each of these cosy jumpers contains both recycled and organic materials. 

Browse our full range of eco-friendly promotional products to find more recycled merchandise ideas and contact us today for your quote!

Top image via Pexels.

Written by

Katie Clark | Head of Digital Marketing

With over a decade in print and digital journalism, Katie possesses a wide skill-set that incorporates everything from SEO to PR. Joining the team in early 2019, her expertise lies in writing sparkling copy about promotional merchandise and related topics, as well as managing social media activity and developing creative solutions to keep the Total Merchandise brand at the forefront of people’s minds. With a background that includes event-planning and volunteering for charitable organisations, she has a first-hand appreciation for the needs and questions a customer might have when acquiring promotional products for their organisation. In her spare time, she loves reading, going to the cinema and learning to cook.

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