The ethical gift box blog
Ideas, insights and practical advice on corporate gifting, ethical sourcing, employee engagement and branded merchandise. Written honestly, without the fluff.
What does GRS certified mean?
What does GRS certified mean? GRS certified means a product has been independently verified against the Global Recycled Standard, a third-party certification owned by Textile Exchange. The product must contain at least...
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Sustainable swag ideas for conferences
03 September 2026
What sustainable swag works best for conferences? The conference swag that works best is a small set of...
Co-Branded Merchandise vs Private Label Explained
02 September 2026
Co-branded merchandise or private label: which should a business order? For most gifting and merchandise programmes, co-branded merchandise...
How to Compare Eco-Friendly Promotional Product Suppliers
02 September 2026
Which eco-friendly promotional product supplier should a business shortlist? For most buyers the strongest default is a supplier...
How to Gift Remote Teams in 2026: What Actually Works
02 September 2026
What is the best way to gift remote teams in 2026? Ship the gift straight to each person's...
Merchandise Fulfilment vs In-House Storage: 2026 Verdict
02 September 2026
Should you use merchandise fulfilment or store branded stock in-house? Merchandise fulfilment suits businesses sending corporate gifts to...
Branded MerchandiseRecycled materials used in branded merchandise
01 September 2026
Which recycled materials are used in branded merchandise? Five recycled materials dominate branded merchandise: rPET (recycled polyester) for...