Mixed Greens

Celebrate Bike to Work Week!

Green your commute and celebrate Ride Your Bike to Work Week! Switch up this week’s mode of travel and see what you can do for yourself and Planet Earth!

 

Get Healthy! It’s nice out! Take advantage of the spring weather and jump on that bike. The early morning ride will get your heart moving and wake up your brain to organize your thoughts before the work day. Studies show that people who exercise before work are less stressed and have more concentration and focus throughout the day. Way to be productive!

 

Check out this helpful biking calorie-calculator!

 

Easy on the Earth! Rather than adding to the pollution problem, biking is a completely clean form of transportation. The only fuel it burns is your own calories! Biking is also quiet, a huge plus for all of us suffering from the ill effects of noise pollution. No Carbon Footprint here!

 

Check out these other earth-friendly bike facts!

 

•  If American drivers traded just one weekly four-mile car trip for a bike ride, we'd save $4.6 billion and 2 billion gallons of gas every year. 

• Bicycles currently displace over 238 million gallons of gasoline per year, by replacing car trips with bicycle trips.

• Bicycles use 2% as much energy as cars per passenger-kilometer, and cost less than 3% as much to purchase.

Check out some new products perfect for Bike to Work Week:

Biking to Work Book

This is a complete guide to make cycling to work a reality, and safe, for the beginning cyclist. For those who live within cycling distance to commute to work, this book offers simple safety, bike buying, and gear buying tips, as well as ways to best plan your route to and from the office.

 

Bug Eyes LED Bike Safety Light

Our custom printed, handlebar Bug-Eyez silicone LED lights are perfect for bike safety programs.  Their tails wrap around the handlebars and tuck under a little plastic tab in the front, holding them securely in place.  Features three light settings with up to 30 hours of battery life, batteries included!

Bicycle Bell

Ring this custom printed bike bell for fun and safety. Flexible fit for all bicycle and tricycle handlebars.  A perfect gift for commuting cyclists, bike enthusiasts, bike clubs and teams, bike retailers, eco-friendly organizations, schools and special event give-aways. 

Bicycle Horn

Our custom printed twisty bike horns, also known as bugle horns, are available in 4 fun colors.  These are great fun as noisemakers and also useful when mounted to a bicycle handlebar to alert others that you’re coming through! We print your logo, website, message or name in one color on the bell so it’s always in view.

 

Bicycle Bottle Cage

These customized bicycle bottle cages are made from lightweight alloy steel.  Bottles cages will fit standard, pre-drilled holes on bikes and exercise equipment.  Available in 9 fun colors and imprinted in one-color with your information.

Green Your Tradeshow Exhibit

Being green is a choice, especially for any company. So when it comes to your next tradeshow, your company has the opportunity to showcase your most recent earth-friendly accomplishments and future goals. It’s easy to accumulate catalogs, giveaways, decorations, etc. Take the green road and clean up your booth with a few simple tips:

• Be the “Recycle” Destination: Keep your exhibit green by providing recyclable containers close by for paper and plastic. Make recycling easy and accessible and you’ll be sure to turn heads with your booth. Remember green exposure is good exposure!
• Sustainable Displays: Not only will an earth-friendly exhibit last longer but using sustainable displays will shed “green” light on your company’s eco-friendly point of view. Decrease your carbon footprint with handouts made from recycled paper, eco-bags, and green table throws. Consider renting materials instead of buying or sending back unused materials post-tradeshow to adopt the “reuse” philosophy.
• Plant the Seed: Spread the word of your company’s greenest achievements with an e-newsletter sign-up, statistics of your company’s recycling plan or involvement with other green organizations.
• Green Giveaways: Don’t just let customers walk away with just anything. Make an impact with environmentally conscious giveaways that meet your company’s green stamp of approval. Choose fun freebies that capture the essence of your company, showcase your sustainable edge, and remind them of your fresh perspective on green business.

Check out these eco-friendly tradeshow items!

 

Recycled Table Throw

These tablecloths are perfect for every event and easily convert from a 6 Foot to an 8 Foot tablecloth in seconds.  Tablecloths are polyester poplin made from 100% recycled fiber and plastics.  The front of the tablecloth is imprinted in full color and is available in 6 colors. (Price: As low as $325)

 
Recycled Plastic Bag

This low density 2.5 mil. fold-over die cut handle bag contains up to 40% post-consumer and post-industrial recycled content. It also has 20% non-petroleum based calcium filler which reduces the use of petroleum based resins by as much as 60%. Price includes your one color imprint on one side of bag. Multi color imprints available, (Price: As low as $.69)Looking for a different size? We have 'em! Click Here!

 

Recycled Banner

Banners are made of polyester poplin made from 100% recycled fiber and plastics.  Pricing includes a full color imprint on one side of the banner.  Banners are finished to your specifications based on the manner in which it is being displayed.  Finishing is provided at no additional charge, options include: grommets, pole pockets, Velcro. (Price: As low as $239)

 

What’s next? Take things to the next level with e-marketing and digital flyers from your tradeshow happenings. Reach out to those who dropped by your booth with your greenest thanks and feel proud that you played a part in saving Planet Earth!

Earth Day 2012-Bags & Totes

Be Seen Being GREEN at Every Event

Eco Friendly Custom T-Shirts

Recently, an article was published on MSN about a $400,000 t-shirt.  The way that the price is justified is that it's made out of 100% organic cotton, made only using solar and wind power, and it's outfitted with 8 white diamonds and 8 black diamonds all over 1ct.  There's no need to break the bank for an organic t-shirt.  We can create a 100% organic cotton t-shirt with your company logo imprinted on it for under $10.  We can even add bling to it for you, too!  This picture shows our unisex shirt, but we also offer a Ladies Fit Organic Cotton T-shirt.

We also have other eco friendly and organic apparel like our Organic Cotton Cap, Bamboo Hat, or our Custom Earth Friendly Bike Shirt.  Looking for other eco friendly or organic promotional products?  Visit our website planetearthpromotions.com, send us an email info@planetearthpromotions.com, or give us a call 888.996.8002.

Being Green Has Never Tasted So Good!

We just launched our new chocolate shapes line!  What's even better?  The shapes are all eco-friendly themed.  These delicious treats are perfect for trade shows, corporate parties, grand openings, leave behinds, product launches, community events, and pretty much any event you can think of. 

Chocolate Shaped Wind Turbine

Chocolate Shaped CFL Light Bulbs

Chocolate Shaped Solar Panels

Want all these shapes in one?  Check out our Chocolate Green House.

 

Don't see the exact shape that you're looking for?  No problem!  Give us a call, 888.996.8002 or send us an email, info@planetearthpromotions.com and we'll help you customize a shape that will be a perfect match.

Seed Paper Holiday Cards Are Here!

America Recycles Day 2011

Mark your calendar-Less than two weeks from today is America Recycles Day on November 15, 2011.  Are you taking the pledge?  Hosting an event? Order your recycle themed giveaways, prizes, awards, etc today.  Here are a few new ideas to get the wheels turning.

America Recycles Day Seed Paper Gift Pack-A gift that will make your event come to life.  Come with a printed card and a seed paper in the shape of the recycle symbol. 

Go Green Gusseted Tote-Pre-printed with the eco-design and made from 75 GSM polypropylene, this bag will be sure to get your logo carried all over!

Seed Paper Bookmarks-Our custom seeded paper comes placed on a four color process bookmark.  The seed paper can be planted and will bloom into wildflowers in no time.

Mini Recycled Colored Pencils in Tube-Color the world green with our recycled colored pencils. 

For more great America Recycles Day ideas visit our "recycling" category and our "recycled paper products" category.

 

Solar Power Specials

It's All About Solar

We just returned from the Solar Power International show in Dallas, TX and have Solar Power fever!  We met so many great people and companies, check out some of the pics below.

Jamie and Trina from Stoel Rives LLP

Solar panels from SunEarth

Ladies from Sundamentals.  They educate grade-school kids on solar and wind energy!

We've also put together our top list of our favorite solar power promotional products in honor of the show.

Organic Lip Balm-You'll be on everyone's lips!  It's not only made out of organic ingredients and sealed in a recyclable tube, it's also manufactured using solar energy.  

Bamboo Mug-Although it's not actually made out of bamboo it's designed to look like it it.  It is, however, made out of biodegradable plastic and made in the USA from solar energy!

Eco-Solar Key Chain Flashlight-Don't let your clients be left in the dark! 

3 in 1 Solar Cell Phone Charger-Your clients won't be left in the dark OR without their phones or music. 

These are just some of our favorite solar related promotional products.  Head on over to our solar section for a bunch more ideas and products.  Be sure to check back soon for some great products for America Recycles Day on November 15th.

Go Green With Eco Friendly Promotional Products-Re-posted

We're re-posting this blog from Be Green Blog.

Go Green With Eco Friendly Promotional Products

Most of us are familiar with eco friendly promotional products like reusable shopping bags. however, we may not be aware that there are plenty of other environmentally friendly products that serve as business promotional items. These can be imprinted with a company logo, advertising that the business believes in conserving our planetary resources. Any company distributing these should get two thumbs up and some nice recommendations from existing customers.

Jar openers are one of the handiest devices because they actually work a basic kitchen towel has nothing on a Retread jar opener featuring a company logo, tagline, and contact information. At a cost of less than one dollar each and constructed from post-consumer recycled tires, this is a smart choice for any business. the imprint area is huge and both sides are available. Select from designer colors like navy blue, teal, silver, and gold if the basic black or white will not cut it.

Some people refuse to go electronic with their calendars. Meet their needs with planners and calendars made from recycled paper. they will not feel as guilty when using these, as even the covers are made from 100 percent recycled material and the wire binding is recyclable. Journals come with recycled pens and are available for under $6.00 each. if additional pens are needed, they are available in many colors and styles with single and multiple color imprints available. Organic materials make the majority of the pen biodegradable.

Recycled and collapsible trash cans serve many purposes in addition to being refuse holders. they hold laundry, blankets, and even vacuum cleaner cords and accessories. Consumers can use these indoors, in the car, or in the shed or garage, all the while noticing the company logo on the product. Compostable and biodegradable lawn and leaf bags take the company name outdoors. a four-color imprint makes any company logo stand out on these 30-gallon bags.

Consumers love large cotton and canvas totes because these make perfect beach, overnight, and baby bags. for as little as $8.50 each, provide them with a 14-ounce tote with a zipper closure and contrasting color handles and bottom. the company logo is screen printed on the front pocket and an embroidery area is available on the back. if a more business-friendly bag is desired, consider the recycled messenger bag with multiple compartments and organizer sections.

Whether they work in an office, at home, or are stay-at-home parents, adults need to stay hydrated. Biodegradable sport bottles do not make permanent additions to landfills and promote the business in an attractive way. Recycled mugs with drink-through lids are double wall insulated to keep hot beverages hot and prevent cool beverages from becoming warm.

This is just a sampling of the promotional products that are environmentally conscious. Businesses can also find biodegradable plastic bags, many other eco friendly totes, and wastebaskets made from recycled plastic. There are even eco utensil and knife sets designed for customers who have culinary tendencies. being a friend to the environment should pay off when it comes to customer word of mouth.