Branded Seeds!

The US Supreme Court has made the controversial decision to allow the bio-tech company Monsanto, to sell genetically modified seeds before safety tests are completed.

Environmentalists had argued that there might be a risk of cross-pollination between genetically modified plants and neighbouring crops. They also argued over-use of the company’s weed-killer Roundup, the chemical treatment the alfalfa is modified to be resistant to, could cause pollution of ground water and lead to resistant “super-weeds”.

Monsanto make alfalfa, a grass like plant used as animal feed, which is the fourth most valuable crop in the US. Monsanto says claims its products were dangerous amounted to “bad science fiction with no support on the record”.

You may be wondering what the devil all this has to do with promotional products; well not a great deal, but you may not be aware that Ecoproducts2order offers branding bags of seeds (that are GM free). Branded bags of seeds, are a great low cost promotional item, that can be used as an innovative mailing idea.

Branded bags of seeds is just one unusual item that ecoproducts2order can offer, call their friendly team of promotion experts today to discuss your next promotional marketing campaign.

Continued Environmental Concerns

US President Barack Obama has called on his party and supporters to back a “new future” of clean energy.

Visiting areas affected by the BP oil spill, he said the full resources of government were being used, with 17,500 National Guard soldiers available. BP’s US head, Lamar McKay, is to return to Congress shortly for further questioning.

Oil has been spewing into the Gulf of Mexico since a drilling rig it leased exploded and sank in April. The company has put the cost of the clean-up to date at $1.6bn (£1bn).  Mr Obama has been touring Mississippi, Alabama and Florida, on his fourth visit to the region since the spill.

He promised Americans living on the Gulf of Mexico that their beaches would be restored to pristine condition, vowing that he would bring full force to bear on BP to pay for the damage from oil pollution. He is due to put his demands to BP executives when he meets them face to face for the first time on Wednesday.

Remember if your business shares the planet’s environmental worries, and would rather market itself using eco friendly promotional products, then contact the friendly team over at Ecoproducts2order.

Environmental Concerns

Environmental concerns are rising, as more than 80% of the massive Gulf of Mexico spill is still escaping into the ocean almost a month after one of BP’s oil rig exploded. Tragically 4,000 barrels a day are still spewing into the sea, despite an attempted fix using a tube to funnel oil to the surface.

Yesterday their CEO Doug Suttles, said the four inch wide tube which is inserted into the broken pipe by underwater robots is managing to catch 1,000 barrels a day. He said “We are throwing absolutely everything at this” – I wouldn’t say a four inch tube everything, but what do I know. Unfortunately the oil spill has already spread over ecologically sensitive reefs and other ecosystems, while BP as said they will pay “necessary” clean-up costs and will award damages for “legitimate” compensation claims.

If you’re the sort of kind hearted sole who feels the pain of the Earth when unfortunate situations like this occur, then you will appreciate great quality eco friendly promotional products.

Eco friendly promotional products from distributers like ecoproducts2order come in many forms, from low cost classic cotton shoppers, to up market water powered gadgets. If you want to show of your business’s eco friendly credentials, investing in green promotional products will be a great way to get your brand across.

Polyprop Eco Bags

You may come across eco friendly bags, being proudly described as non woven. That’s all very well, but what the deuce does non-woven PP actually mean. For those without a chemistry degree, non woven polypropylene is a fabric that is manufactured from polypropylene gas which is a by product of oil refining.

These promotional bags are lightweight yet strong, these bags are made to last and used again and again. Like my Mother in law, they’ll be an old bag for life so to speak. Unlike my Mother in law, if you decide you no longer want it, they can easily be recycled.

The beauty of promotional eco shoppers, is that they’re available in vivid colour options, which is something that many eco friendly promotional products lack. I personally like the natural shades that eco products generally arrive in, but with ecoproducts2order and Gift Selection, they like to give their clients as much choice as possible.

Eco friendly promotional shoppers are ideal for corporate trade shows for two main reasons. Firstly the bags have a great branding area, with the potential for it to be seen by thousands of people. Secondly the polyprop bags are very strong, which is just as well for when your picking up all those brochures, and other bits and pieces.

So if you want to market your organisation along eco friendly lines, at your next corporate trade show, speak to the friendly teams over at Gift Selection and Ecoproducts2order.

Fairwell to Wogan

While I was waiting for my bacon to finish grilling, I put on the radio to hear Sir Terry Wogan hosting his last Radio 2 breakfast show after 27 years of presenting the programme.

As the radio show came to an end, the 71-year-old said: “The years together with you have not only been a pleasure but a privilege.” Prime Minister Gordon Brown paid an on-air tribute to the broadcasting legend, saying he had “shaped the popular imagination of British viewers and listeners”. In reaction to Gordon Brown’s comments, which were played during the eight o clock bulletin, the DJ said: “How dare you slip that across me. Are you all trying to make me cry?”

If you are a fan of the old wireless, a promotional DAB radio would make a smart corporate gift from a wide range of organisations. Giftselection & Gadgets2order can supply promotional DAB radios in all shapes and sizes, and to match all tastes and wallets. If you want a branded floating duck radio, a branded sliding door radio or a classic looking branded radio to replace your Gran’s gramophone phone – then Gift Selection can help you out.

Will Copenhagen Save Our Bacon?

Those with an environmental conscious will be pleased that the UN summit on climate change started today, in the Danish capital Copenhagen. Delegates from 192 countries are attending the event, which has been dubbed the “most important conference the world has ever seen”.

Developing countries are discussing whether to demand tougher emissions cuts than have been put forward so far, or just let everyone drown. UN climate negotiator Yvo de Boer has said the talks were in excellent shape.

If your organisation is looking to cut its carbon footprint and promote its eco friendly credentials, then why not use eco friendly promotional items…

Eco friendly promotional items can take many forms, and ecoproducts2order has all the bases covered. Green corporate gifts could mean that they are made from recycled materials, or it could mean they are completely organic. Alternatively they could be powered by sustainable means, or promote an eco friendly lifestyle in some way.

If you have any questions about any green promotional items, contact the friendly promotions team over at ecoproducts2order today.

New Branded Mini Ashtray

Our latest promotional item that we’ve come across is a branded pocket ashtray! As far as I know, we are the only promotional product supplier to be selling this eco friendly corporate gift at the moment, so you know where to come too!

If you’re relaxing on a beach for example and have nowhere to stub out your cigarette, rather then inconvenience others by littering, you can safely store your finished cigarette butts in this handy corporate gift. Did you know that four trillion cigarette buts are littered each year. While each one needs more than 10 years too disappear completely.

With the printed ‘Pocket Ash Tray’ you can help make unsightly cigarette butts a thing of the past. Especially now the smoking ban has been introduced across the UK, this is novel promotional product that should prove to be popular.

If you go to our sister site (www.ecoproducts2order.com), you can this new eco corporate gift on their homepage as their best buy. However here at Giftselection we’ve even created a little Youtube video for your information.

Order Wood USB Drives

We’ve been having a fair bit of interest in eco friendly promotional flash-drives recently, with the relatively new wooden models proving to be of particular interest.

Wooden promotional USB drives from ecoproducts2order come in all shapes, sizes and tones. If you want a quote on a wooden promotional flashdrive, contact their friendly team but don’t forget to mention what memory size you require. If you’re unsure what is best, the most common option is to have a 1Gb memory.

With all promotional USB flashdrives, memory sizes start at around 512mb working its way up to around 8Gb. If you don’t mention what memory size you require or your unsure, they will usually quote you at a 1gb size. If high tech matters aren’t your strength, don’t be afraid of asking what memory size would best suit the purpose of your promotion - as the staff will be happy to help.

Alternative eco friendly materials to wood are; bamboo, recycled plastic or may personal favourite – recycled paper! These eco flash drives can be printed, but I think they can often look better engraved. Like branding any promotional item, it all comes down to personal taste and what artwork you’re working with. As I say, do get in contact if you have any questions at all regarding branding techniques. 

Cotton As Popular As Ever

For some promotional product producers, sales of gifts made from cotton have quadrupled in the last six months – with no hints of slowing. There any many stylish alternatives to the promotional cotton bag, such as ones made from polypropylene – but old fashioned cotton remains a firm favourite.

The beauty of using promotional cotton bags is that they are biodegradable, non-toxic and printed using only water based inks. Also the bags are completely recyclable and durable!

The quality of your promotional cotton bag will be measured by the ounce, with bags ranging from 4oz – 12 oz in thickness. To give you an idea, a typical bag is 6oz (anything less is a little on the thin side), while a 10oz bag is very substantial and hard wearing.

Gift selection has a full range of cotton bags in various styles and weights, so give their friendly team a call for more information.

New Eco Mugs

If your business is looking for an eco friendly promotional mug, then up until recently the choice has been fairly limited. However the printed mug experts at The Mugstore, are slowly but surely producing new environmentally friendly mugs.

The Mugstore is one of the few people producing bright white promotional eco mugs, and achieve this by using biodegradable corn plastic. This eco friendly material is being seen more and more in the world of stationary - and is now available in mug form! If you’re looking for an alternative to a traditionally acrylic mug, then contact the friendly team at The Mugstore.