As we noted a few weeks ago in our post on Nature’s Path, there remains a fair bit of ambiguity around the word “organic” for the average consumer—particularly when talking about clothing. When we launched our new website this month,… Read moreabout:ECO-SHOPPING: Organic Cotton vs. Conventional Cotton
In a culture of consumerism, the lifespan of a product tends to be short and linear. It is made, sold, bought and then very unceremoniously tossed in the trash when it has been determined unusable or simply unnecessary. That is… Read moreabout:BRAND BUY-BACK: A Look at Eco-Cycology
Running an environmentally conscious business with a global supply chain, we at Fairware are faced with the reality that shipping has an impact on the environment. But not all shipments have the same impact. It is the general assumption that… Read moreabout:Environmental Impacts of Shipping
Brightly coloured silicone has been trending for years as a safer and more aesthetically pleasing alternative to Teflon or plastic products. Being curious types, it’s prompted us at Fairware to question: Just how safe is it, really? Silicone is heat-resistant… Read moreabout:SILICONE WARS: Is Silicone Rubber Safe?
Rick Spence’s recent National Post article on how Branders.com succeeded in “marketing just one point to triple volumes” was a fascinating look at one of the promotional products industry’s largest players. The single point Branders markets is price. It’s… Read moreabout:A Response to Rick Spence’s Ode to Branders.com
We recently had the opportunity to provide support to our local Tedx event here in Vancouver – by creating custom branded glass water bottles for the participants. They’re cool, they’re useful, and… they’re from China (as noted by @kimli on… Read moreabout:Water Bottles from China
Earlier in the year our friends at Eclipse Awards attended a conference of Recognition Professionals International (RPI). They picked up some great tips and best practices which they shared on their blog Happiness Delivered in May. We’ve re-posted their blog… Read moreabout:Guest Post – Eclipse Awards: Employee Motivation & Engagement