Posted by: Colin Hageney

In early 2008, I was proud that Bullpen was the first company in Houston to roll out a line of eco-friendly promotional products.  People said we were tree huggers and that eco-friendly items were a fad that wouldn’t last.

Time has proven that we made the right choice.  At Bullpen, we are committed to offering products and conducting our business in a socially responsible way.  Given the current global environmental challenges, we continue to reduce our carbon footprint and our impact on the world around us.  In the spirit of the holiday season, here are 5 ideas that we think are really cool.  Wipe the bark off your shirt and read on…

IDEA #1:  Recycled Business Card Holder

Take care of business and the planet simultaneously with this eco-friendly accessory made of 70% recycled PET fabric.   This business card holder has a gusseted compartment which holds up to 50 business cards. What’s REALLY cool is the packaging which is a unique gift box made from 100% recycled paper. Also Included is an educational product hangtag.  For around $5.99 (with a 1-color logo on the front flap; minimum 100 pieces) this makes a great gift which you can personalize with your own business card.

IDEA #2:  Recycled Cotton Apron Kit

What’s cooking in the kitchen?  This complete apron kit helps the environment and provides the perfect gift for the “green” chef.  Each apron includes: apron, detachable bottle opener, padded oven mitt and towel.  The front of the apron has multiple pockets for storage and has adjustable neck and side tie strings.  Made of recycled fabric, this machine washable apron is under $20 (with a 1-color logo on the front; minimum 50 pieces).  For a little extra you can embroider your logo or even do a full-color process transfer.

Idea #3:  Recycled Essential Lunch Kit

Forget brown bagging it, this fun and functional lunch kit made of 51% recycled PET fabric is the only way to go!  The kit includes: stainless steel water bottle in the side pocket, plastic reusable food container and cotton cloth napkin.  The top has a Velcro closure and front zippered pocket and the bag includes educational product hangtag.  Priced around $17 (with a 1-color logo on the front; minimum 50 pieces) this makes a great gift.

IDEA #4: Eco Fleece Exhale Glove with Tech Touch

I love these gloves!  They’re soft, breathable, wind-resistant and provide lightweight thermal protection. Hands getting chilly in the gloves?  No problem.  These gloves include an exhale heating system which allows you to inject a welcome rush of warm air onto your hands without removing your gloves by just blowing. For Blackberry junkies like myself, there is a patented Tec Touch nib on the index finger lets you use a personal audio device or cell phone without removing your gloves.  The gloves are 100% poly (40/60 PCR poly/poly),  come in black, charcoal and navy in the following sizes:  XS/S, S/M, L/XL  The non-decorated prices of these gloves is around $20!

IDEA #5:  100% Recycled Deluxe Compu-Backpack

Another great idea – this backpack is made from 100% post-consumer recycled material with a big stylish label that affirms the claim. It has a large main compartment with built-in laptop sleeve which holds most 17″ laptops.  You can access your laptop from the top or through side zippered access pocket. It has a front zippered quick access pocket and accessories pocket. Under the flap you can get fully organized with all sorts of pockets including a media pocket, headphone port, side zippered pocket, snap cell phone/media pocket AND a side mesh beverage pocket. The shoulder straps are adjustable and the bag holds up to 40 pounds.  An environmental educational hang tag makes a nice touch.  For under $50 (with a 1-color logo on the front; minimum 12 pieces) this backpack makes quite a statement.  For a little extra you can embroider your logo or even do a full-color process transfer.

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Tags: Bag, Green, Holiday Gifts, Promotional Ideas, Recycle

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