Embrace Summer Event 2024 with 14 Sustainable Promotional Items Ideas
Summer Events in 2024 are just beginning, and it’s the perfect season to showcase your brand with environmentally friendly promotional products that are trendy and sustainable.
As you head into summer event season, consider sustainability when picking your summer promotional products. Festivals, parades, farmer’s markets, and local fairs are great ways to get your brand noticed, but you don’t want to be noticed for having give-aways that aren’t throw-aways.
Here are some innovative ideas to help you make a lasting impression while staying eco-friendly with your promotional products:
1. Reusable Water Bottles
Hydration is key during the summer, and reusable water bottles are a fantastic way to keep your audience refreshed. Opt for bottles made from stainless steel or BPA-free recycled plastics. Custom designs and brand logos can make these everyday essentials stand out. While stainless steel bottles are on the higher end, they make great prizes at events. Made in the USA, recycled PET water bottles are a great low-cost giveaway that still showcases sustainable credibility.
2. Eco-Friendly Tote Bags
Tote bags are versatile and always in demand. Choose bags made from organic cotton, jute, or recycled materials. These bags are perfect for grocery runs, beach outings, or daily errands, ensuring your brand gets visibility everywhere. The simple tote bag can take on iconic status if done well. Consider the ubiquitous Lululemon lunch tote or the Shakespeare Bookstore totes from Paris. People literally line up for days if the tote is right.
3. Sustainable Apparel
Lightweight, breathable clothing made from organic cotton, bamboo, or recycled polyester can make for stylish and comfortable summer wear. Consider t-shirts, tanks, and lightweight hoodies. This Allmade tee is a great example of quality materials that make stylish and comfortable merch.
4. Solar-Powered Tech
Help your audience stay connected with solar-powered chargers. These handy devices can charge phones and other electronics while reducing reliance on traditional power sources. It’s a win-win for your brand and the environment.
A summer favourite for our team is the M-Powered solar lanterns and solar string lights (shown below). They are a great way to light up your events and outdoor parties. M-Powered is a fellow B Corp, and a give-back brand, providing light to those in need for every lantern sold.
5. Seed Paper Products
Seed paper products, like bookmarks, business cards, and notepads, are a creative and green way to promote your brand. Once the paper has served its purpose, it can be planted to grow wildflowers or herbs, leaving a lasting green legacy. A great giveaway to help ‘grow’ your brand (get it?!).
6. Organic Cotton Bucket Hats
Look good, do good. Our organic cotton bucket hats are reversible, infinitely customizable, and on-trend. We can also do RPET versions. Battle the sun with these hipster classics and use full-colour graphics to showcase your style.
7. Sensory Stickers
Embrace the calm with our tactile stickers. These are great for managing stress and keeping a low-impact fidget toy on hand. Stick them to your phone case, water bottle, or notebook to be soothed all summer. They’re a great low-cost giveaway to activate your event booth, especially to bring in the kids. Standard rectangle or go the extra mile with custom shapes.
8. Custom Reusable Cutlery
Single-use plastic utensils are out, and reusable cutlery is in. Custom-branded cutlery made from stainless steel, recycled plastic, or bamboo is not only practical but also helps reduce single-use plastic waste. For more options, shop our Zero Waste Trend Shop in US and CAD pricing.
9. Beach Towels & Picnic Blankets
A perennial classic, check out our recycled beach towel collection to hit the beach this summer. Our sand-free towels are a current fave. If you’re looking for more than a towel, consider a packable picnic blanket with full-colour all-over print coverage to take over the park.
10. Bandanas and Cooling towels
Looking for a one-size-fits-all multi-use giveaway? Bandanas are fun summer options. They can be used as a headscarf, a neck scarf to stave off the sun, a pot holder on a camping trip, or a flag to distinguish your backpack. They are made in the USA with US-grown cotton.
11. Crew Socks
Crew socks are in again. Ride the trend with recycled PET or organic cotton athletic crew socks—they’re a perfect giveaway and another one-size-fits-all solution that avoids guessing at t-shirt sizes. See our Guide to Ordering Socks to see decoration options and packaging ideas.
12. Recycled Cross Body Bag
Stay on top of the trends and keep things handy with the Recycled Canvas Crossbody Bag. Perfect for storing your stuff on the go, it is fully customizable and available in full colour! Hit the town in style – sustainably!
13. Recycled Custom Sunglasses
Retro Round Sunglasses in a vintage style make for a fashionable pair of custom sunglasses designed to make a statement! With endless ways to customize, including translucent frames, metallic lenses, and full-colour packaging, our Retro Round Sunglasses are a truly unique way to display your branding. Why pick the same old when you can go retro?!
14. Eco-Safe Recycled Stickers
Our Eco-Safe stickers are the most durable alternative to vinyl, making them a perfect option for labelling, product packaging, or branded merch! They have a textured matte finish, which provides a premium feel.
Made from up to 40% recycled content and PET, these custom stickers have no harmful additives and withstand harsh conditions without the need for lamination. Once applied to a surface, they can last up to 5 years on vertical surfaces indoors. These eco-friendly stickers are recyclable, further reducing the amount of waste directed to landfills. The adhesive is gentle and non-toxic, ensuring a strong hold that won’t leave any residue or harm the surface on which it is applied. Using premium water-based ink ensures vibrant and long-lasting colours without harsh chemicals, plus a PET liner allows for recycling.
Conclusion
By choosing sustainable promotional products, you will promote your brand and contribute to a healthier planet. These ideas for Summer 2024 will ensure your promotional efforts are memorable and environmentally responsible. Let’s make this summer a season of sustainability and style! Together, we can make your merchandise matter.