Upcycled Merchandise From Banners & More
We love upcycled merchandise – projects where we get to turn old things into new ones. Not only do upcycling projects allow us to be creative, but they also help to reduce our environmental footprint. Why buy something new when you can repurpose something you already have?
We can take textile-based ‘waste’ and vinyl materials (billboards, flags, banners, or apparel) to upcycle into new products. Our manufacturers are chosen based on the material type and complexity of the product.
Upcycled promotional products are eco-friendly products made from recycled materials. They can help reduce waste to landfills and raise awareness about recycling while providing an ideal platform for brand story telling about the unique promotional items you have created using your previous campaign material.
Brand storytelling narratives create an emotional, value-driven connection between your customers and your brand. The most powerful stories are authentic and connect back to your brand values which resonate with your customers.
Upcycled promotional items offer a unique and effective way to engage with customers and promote sustainability. By embracing upcycling, companies can demonstrate their commitment to environmental responsibility and stand out in a crowded marketplace with customised repurposed promotional items .
As the demand for sustainable products continues to grow, upcycling will play an increasingly important role in the promotional products industry. Companies that embrace this trend will not only benefit from enhanced brand image and customer loyalty but also contribute to a more sustainable future.
By keeping this material out of landfill, the release of GHGs, pollutants and microplastics in the end-of-life phase is reduced. Globally, 92 million tons of textile waste ends up in landfill each year, releasing an estimated 200 000 – 500 000 tons of ecosystem-disrupting microplastics into the marine environment. This landfill amount is expected to increase to 134 million tons by 2030 as fast-fashion and cheap materials push supply and demand up in unison, with little to no regard to the consequences of this increase on the environment. Polyester can take 200+ years to break down in a landfill – and it breaks down into pollutants. By reducing the amount of polyester waste in landfill,
Don’t throw away your retired tradeshow banners, sale sign, billboard or other printed vinyl and fabric signage. Transform them into tote bags, backpacks, messenger bags, hip packs, wallets, travel kits, ipad sleeves, laptop cases, zipper pouches and so much more.
Make an environmentally friendly move with that old signage!
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We look forward to partnering with you, creating and locally manufacturing your upcycled promotional items.
A few relevant stats:
· Plastic recycling: In 2023, South Africa recycled 431,800 tons of plastic, which is a 52% input recycling rate. This is an increase from 2022, when the input recycling rate was 42.9%.
· Paper recycling: South Africa recycles 70% of its paper. Recycling one ton of paper products saves about three cubic meters of landfill space.
· Metal recycling: South Africa recycles 72% of its beverage cans and metal.
· Glass recycling: South Africa recycles 42% of its glass.
· Waste management: South Africans generate around 122 million tons of waste per year, but only 10% of it is recycled. The remaining 90% is either landfilled or dumped illegally.
· Household recycling: Only about 13% of South African households recycle properly.
· Business recycling: Even fewer businesses recycle their waste.