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How your company or products can become Carbon Neutral

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July 12, 2022January 17, 2023 by Admin

How is your company contributing to a greener planet? To achieve global energy and pollution reduction targets, we need to act now. Many companies are doing their part by adopting green strategies and becoming Carbon Neutral or net-zero companies. This…
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How to go Plastics Free in July (Celebrating Plastic Free Month)

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July 8, 2022 by Admin

July is Plastics Free Month, so we’re taking a deeper look at our society’s reliance on single-use plastics to find ways to collectively reduce our dependence on these wasteful products. Because we love our planet and don’t want to see…
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Leave No Trace Principles: How to enjoy the outdoors responsibly

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June 29, 2022June 29, 2022 by Admin

We can all agree that 2020 and 2021 were a bit of a bust when it came to getting out and experiencing the world. As summer 2022 approaches, we’ve started venturing out and enjoying the outdoors again. Part of exploring…
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Celebrating Indigenous-Owned Businesses

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June 21, 2022June 27, 2022 by Nicole Tennison

Indigenous-Owned Businesses & Products National Indigenous Peoples Day is a day for all Canadians to recognize and celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. In celebration of the Indigenous Peoples of…
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Pride – Why Your Merch isn’t Advocating for Gay Rights

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June 3, 2022August 17, 2022 by Denise Taschereau

More than a Party As a queer-owned business, we are fans of the Pride Festivals that are celebrated worldwide, and we appreciate the support from the people who show up and the companies that engage with their communities. However, after…
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What To Do With End Of Life Merch & Products

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May 10, 2022June 8, 2022 by Admin

Do you have storage boxes full of promotional materials that you can’t use anymore? Maybe they have old branding, outdated information, or you over-ordered. You may be tempted to throw these items in the garbage or recycling, but they can…
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Merch Ideas to make your Promotional Product Kits a hit

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April 27, 2022August 9, 2022 by Admin

When done right, branded merchandise ‘merch’ kits can make great gifts for new hires and staff, influencers, clients and prospects, and other stakeholders in your company. Merch kits engage both internal and external audiences while strengthening your brand and messaging….
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FSC Certified Promotional Products

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April 20, 2022April 20, 2022 by Nicole Tennison

FSC Certified Promotional Products If you are into reading labels, you may have seen the FSC Certification on your cereal box, paper envelope, and even your sweatshirt tag. And if you are reading labels, you want to know what you…
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How to Pick the Best Eco-Friendly Hat Manufacturer

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April 11, 2022March 14, 2023 by Admin

Custom branded hats are great for giveaways and for your staff or employees to wear. However, when made from “traditional” materials, they can be unfriendly to the environment. We suggest finding an eco-friendly hat manufacturer for your custom branded sustainable…
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9+ Sustainable Ways to Upcycle Vinyl Banners and Billboards

March 24, 2022July 8, 2022 by Admin

Everyone deserves a second chance, even your old vinyl banners and billboards. If your business prints vinyl signage and banners for tradeshows, you know they often need replacing every few years. They either get worn, the branding is no longer…
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Zero-Waste Approach to Branded Merch

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February 25, 2022March 31, 2022 by Admin

Zero-Waste – More than a trend How much of the branded merch you create for your company is actually used by the recipient? Does it end up becoming ‘brandfill’, thrown out or passed on to a second-hand store? It doesn’t…
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Best Sustainable Winter Coats For Corporate Apparel

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February 18, 2022July 4, 2022 by Admin

Here are Our Favourite Sustainable Winter Coats for 2022 Sustainable outerwear and winter coats are growing in popularity, and we’ve been watching for the latest looks for 2022. We’ve discovered so many new eco-conscious apparel manufacturers, they’re making more styles…
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