5 Sustainable Distributors: Promoting Eco-Friendly Products

Sustainability is a vital aspect of running any business nowadays. Distributors and suppliers are doing their best to reduce the environmental impact, as they realize how the importance of being eco-friendly. Making sustainability a priority is equally essential for the reputation of any company as it is for the environment.

The promotional product distributors in this article have found exciting ways to integrate sustainable practices into their businesses. To reduce their carbon footprint and become more sustainable, these companies introduced products made from recycled materials in their product lines. By doing so, these distributors are making an impact in promoting eco-friendliness.

1) FAIRWARE

Fairware is committed to sustainability more than anyone and aims to make a positive impact where possible.

As "changemakers," they are very committed to sustainability practices and ethical sourcing; they keep up with eco-friendly trends and actively incorporate them into product lines.

Their clients can trust that their promotional products align with their values as they care and do the homework on ethical sourcing and sustainable materials.

2) SHOWPONY

Showpony takes a unique approach to sustainability by creating high-quality merchandise that people will actually use.

Selling functional, beautiful, and sustainable products is key to being eco-friendly. This is because many promotional products end up going unused and in a landfill. By creating well-designed and desirable items, Showpony is committed to giving brands the exposure they need while reducing waste.

For more in-depth details on Showpony's approach to sustainability, check out our post “Fast Company’s "Cheap Conference Swag" Article Struck a Nerve but Missed Its Mark”.

The article argues against the negative perception of the promotional product industry, which is often associated with cheap, low-quality items that end up in landfills after just one use.

3) MAGELLAN PROMOTIONS

Magellan Promotions has taken its commitment to sustainability to the next level. They created a collection featuring only eco-friendly products.

Magellan Promotions is making it easy for customers to make environmentally responsible choices by creating a selection of high-quality, sustainable items. It’s available through commonsku Shops and we think it’s a great way of using the commonsku Shops feature!

4) VANGUARD PROMOTIONS

Vanguard Promotions is a distributor that values sustainability in business.

You'll find a separate category of sustainable promo products on their website, which helps their customers to make more environmentally conscious choices.

While prioritizing quality and affordability, they also promote sustainable options, making it easy for companies to positively impact the environment without breaking the bank.

5) BRAND FUEL

Brand Fuel is a distributor that has made a notable impact in promoting sustainability through its partnership with Reborn Clothing Co. They repurpose old company-branded clothing into new, high-quality gear, reducing waste in the promotional products industry.

Brand Fuel believes in making better product choices and improving its supply chain to create a more sustainable industry.

HONORABLE MENTION: SWAGCYCLE

Although SwagCycle is not a promotional product distributor, its efforts in the sustainability space are hard to underestimate.

This startup is dedicated to responsibly managing the lifecycle of branded merchandise, assisting companies in reusing or recycling items in an ethical, affordable, and responsible manner. By doing so, SwagCycle helps to reduce the amount of branded merchandise that ends up in landfills, promoting a more sustainable approach to branding.

Want to hear more? Listen to this episode of skucast where we talk to Ben Grossman, the founder of SwagCycle.

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