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Grow Your Business with Custom Seed Paper Swag

Since I've gotten a few inquiries over the past few weeks regarding a couple of Seed Paper items offered on Ecoswag.com, I thought I'd devote this blog post to telling you more about the various custom seed paper items you can source through our company as well as give you more information about how they're made and where they come from.

Right now the only Seed Paper item on our site is our Seeded Paper Name Badges, which are one of my favorite items for "Green" events. These badges begin with seed-impregnated cardstock, then are custom-printed to order with your logo artwork and the names of your attendees.

While this does require some advance planning on your part, the results are well worth it. You simply supply us with an Excel Spreadsheet with the data to be printed on your badges about 2 weeks prior to your event and we'll take care of the rest. Your badges will come out looking fantastic every time, and they can be planted in the ground to grow wildflowers after the event is over. These are a must-have item for your next green event!

Seed Paper Postcards are another popular item we offer, which come in several different sizes. They are a versatile and eco-friendly way for green companies to use direct mail to communicate with prospects or stakeholders. Seeded Postcards come in several sizes to suit your needs & can be printed in full color on both sides for maximum visual impact.

Another green business basic to consider is Seeded Paper Business Cards for your company. We offer them in both a traditional flat style or in a folded "tent" style that allows you to include much more information about your company. Either style includes full color, high quality printing. If your company is committed to sustainability, your business cards are an important component of your image. While seeded paper business cards are admittedly a bit spendy compared to plain paper cards, the first impression they create can be priceless.

Seed Paper Bookmarks come in several different styles, like this die-cut flower or the more traditional style shown here. These are an inexpensive and versatile swag idea for nearly any type of business. These are great for direct mail campaigns or for handing out at events, with a nice large area for your message and custom imprint.

If you have a creative ad campaign already and want to tie in a seed paper bookmark that will have a similar look and feel to the rest of your collateral, we can work with you to create a completely custom seeded bookmark with the look and message you desire. Made with combinations of both seeded and unseeded paper, bookmarks can be make in any shape or color combination you can dream up.

Last, but not least, I want to mention wine bottle tags are another seeded paper item we can source for you. As evidenced in this recent article "Oregon Wine Board Pushes Sustainability Certification", more wineries are going green and adopting sustainable practices. Custom-printed seed paper wine bottle hang tags are an excellent way to communicate your winery's commitment to green practices while increasing on-the-shelf visibility in your retail environments.

Where Does Our Seed Paper Come From?

There are several suppliers of custom printed promotional seed paper items in our industry, and some offer very similar-looking items at different prices. Ecoswag has chosen to work with Bloomin Promotions of Colorado for the seed paper items we source for our clients. While they aren't the least expensive available, we carry their line because we've worked with them for years and have complete confidence in the integrity of their products. A pioneer in the custom seed paper business, Bloomin's entire product line is built around seeded paper. They have the expertise and equipment to ensure every custom project we send them comes out looking fantastic.

One thing to be aware of is what kind of seeds are actually in seeded paper items, because the last thing you want is to be spreading the seeds of invasive species that can be hard to eradicate. We like the fact that Bloomin publishes the names of the seeds used in their paper on their website & is open to using customer-supplied seeds when it is feasible to do so.

If you're interested in these or other custom-printed seed paper items to promote your green business, Ecoswag offers the entire Bloomin Promotions line of products, customized to your specifications. Simply call us toll-free at 877-432-6192 or email me (diane@ecoswag.com) to discuss your custom seed paper project or request a quote.

Thanks for reading & please help spread the word about our green promotional products!

“I Am Not a Paper Cup” - Now Available in 3 Different Colors!

In October of last year, I blogged about this ceramic mug which has been fondly nicknamed: “I am not a paper cup”. It has indeed been around for a while, and I rarely blog about the same thing twice, yet I feel compelled to keep my pulse on the trends of the industry and inform my readers about these trends. I invite you to read my previous blog about this ceramic coffee mug, but for a more current look at this popular eco-friendly swag idea please read on…

Six months ago the Terra mug was the first to be sold in the promotional industry and they instantly became the new “must have” eco-friendly swag item for businesses creating brand awareness. They were in such high demand that it was nearly impossible place an order; much less receive these mugs custom-printed with your logo in a timely manner.

Here we are today, with probably over a dozen different suppliers with look-alikes, and the way to stay ahead of the curve is to introduce the ceramic mug- but with a little bit of a face-lift. The white ceramic mug we saw before is still available today but has become “old news” in a mere matter of months! Now the ceramic mug comes in white, black and brown. To be fair, there are a couple of different schools of thought for why one might choose a particular color over another. Some people think the white mugs stain too easily, while others feel they can never tell if the black and brown mugs are clean. Neither is right nor wrong. It really just boils down to a matter of preference. Personally, I would venture a guess that regular washing might prove to be useful in both these situations!

In addition to the new colors there are several more reasons why this mug sets itself apart from other traditional mugs. One reason I like the ceramic mug is because the plain design is made to resemble a paper cup therefore bringing awareness to the overwhelming waste in paper cups. I recently read while researching the issue that 7 billion paper cups are tossed into our nation’s waste stream EVERY YEAR, which is why it is so important to draw attention to the issue. Be a part of the solution and also create brand awareness for your company with this clever and useful eco-friendly ceramic mug… one that I believe I remember describing as having “an iconic look and tongue-in-cheek design, which reminds me of a piece of modern art & makes a subtle statement about our disposable culture.”

Another reason this ceramic mug is so great is that you can actually put it in the microwave. So many mugs are made out of aluminum or plastic which can not only be harmful to the microwave but to yourself as well. Ceramic mugs provide the alternative to traditional mugs. This one also fits in your car cup holder, which is a huge plus for me. Although I don’t drive my own car (because I bike or take public transportation) I can still empathize with those who share stories of a tall, aluminum coffee tumbler literally tumbling out of the car cup holder and spilling its contents on the floor.

Feel free to swing on by Ecoswag.com and browse through hundreds of items that we have put our stamp of approval on. If you find yourself becoming a fan of the ceramic mug like me and would like to use it as your company's next promotional item, then don't hesitate to call or shoot me an email. I'd be happy to help!

Thanks for reading!

-Gabriel M.