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Cotton Prices on the Rise
The world's cotton prices are now 50% more than last year. With prices increasing from about 60 cents per pound to 90 cents per pound; these prices are expected to increase more in the coming months. The price increases are a result of worldwide shortage of cotton coupled with natural disasters which has destroyed much of the cotton crop, thus the world is now faced with the prospect of higher commodity prices.
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Recycling Works: A Toolkit for Reducing Waste in the Workplace
The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity’s Recycling Works: A Tool Kit for Reducing Waste in the Workplace is designed to provide businesses, schools, universities, and other institutions with up-to-date information to evaluate and establish waste reduction programs that are compatible with operations, cost-effective, and sustainable. Recycling Works presents an overview of the value of waste reduction in the workplace and the steps to plan a waste reduction program tailored to a business’s specific needs, capabilities and goals. The program has also  incorporated sustainable practices that can be implemented as well to promote a cleaner, greener environment. With the information presented, institutions will gain a better understanding of environmentally-friendly and cost-effective ways to manage their waste streams.
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Five Ways Eco Promotional Products Deliver a High ROI
There are a variety of eco promotional products on the market – from custom mouse pads and flash drives to organic apparel. And while some consumers fear that eco promotional items come at a premium price, that isn’t always the case. Here are five ways eco promotional products deliver a high return on investment.
The Impact of Choosing Made in USA Products
In tough economic times, Americans consumers are presented with a paradox – to seek out made in USA products to support our national economy or to purchase items manufactured overseas at a discounted price. There are few made in USA products currently on the market that are less expensive than imported goods. However, price is not always the most important factor to consider when making a purchase.
Eco Promotional Products, Inc. is Selected Partner to Help DuPage Water Commission Reach a Population of over 750,000 to Improve Efficiency of Water Use
On June 22, 2010 the DuPage Water Commission (DWC) chose Eco Promotional Products, Inc. as its partner to provide water conservation tools and educational materials to support their program. As part of its ongoing commitment to provide reliable, quality, and cost-efficient Lake Michigan water service, the DWC launched its Water Conservation and Protection Program (WCAPP). The program's overall goal is to achieve a 10% reduction in per person water use within 10 years.
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Environmentally Friendly Conferences and Meetings on the Rise
The accepted practices exchange (APEX) is in the process of finalizing standards for green meetings and events. The immediate goal of outlining these standards and practices is to come up with environmental best practices to be applied to meetings, conferences and tradeshows nationally. The long term goal is for all of these events to evolve into environmentally friendly conferences and events. So how do you begin the transformation?
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Are Promotional Products Branded With Your Logo Still Relevant?
Large companies hosting trade shows and events have always been heavy on the giveaways and takeaways - promotional products branded with their logo. Promotional products are marketing genius because people love free stuff and companies love to see consumers using items with their corporate logo. But as companies are under increasing pressure to reduce their carbon footprint and focus on sustainability, where do promotional items fit in? Are they still relevant?
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How Colleges are Going Green in Smaller Ways - Promotional Items, Organic Apparel and More
With Earth Day fast approaching, there is a lot of talk about "going green." This trend is especially prevalent on college campuses, and not surprisingly the shift toward sustainability is largely student-directed. And while much of the focus is on large-scale efforts to green campuses by decreasing consumption and conserving energy, there are smaller efforts that can also make a big impact.
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Corporate Environmental & Social Responsibility Statement
Eco Promotional Products, Inc. corporate policies help to reduce landfill use, reduce the use of non-rapidly renewable resources and advocate for human rights issues. We are leaders in helping organizations brand themselves on their environmentally and socially responsible issues. We do this by providing them with only sustainable promotional products to impart their green message. We help direct our clients towards merchandise that eliminates gimmicky junk that ends up in a landfill. And we provide exceptional service at affordable prices. Thus, enabling our clients to better afford eco-friendly promotional products.
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Promote your Brand with Personalized Bags
As market competition continues to increase, companies are continuously looking to develop new and surefire ways to promote their brand. To this end, promotional products continue to be an effective brand-popularizing tool. Companies are using mainstay promotional giveaways like keychains, mouse pads, fridge magnets, caps, t-shirts, and other items to create a lasting impression of their brand in customers’ minds. Personalized Bags are perhaps the most popular promotional item used by companies, as they can be easily branded with the company’s logo and tagline, they are relatively economical and yet they are readily displayed over a long period of time.
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Earth Day Promotional Items: Choices Galore
Earth Day is celebrated every year on April 22nd. On Earth Day, we consider our impact on the world that we live in and focus on conservation and using only those items that are eco-friendly and cause no harm to our environment and its inhabitants. Thanks in large part to “Save the Earth” movements and numerous environmental campaigns all over the world, more and more people are working to protect the environment from further degradation. Green movements also have an impact on corporations. Companies are under tremendous pressure from consumers. Legislators are realizing the need to switch to eco-friendly technologies and processes.
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Sustainable Green Meetings, a Plan of Action for Results
February 16, 2010
The Meeting Industry's impact on our environment is so substantial that just a few course corrections would make a great difference. From energy consumption and its related harmful emissions to the unfathomable waste, sustainable changes must be made.
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Reducing Packaging
February 1, 2010
In an effort to reach out to those who are and want to be eco-friendly, Michelle Sheldon has started a blog at ecopromotionsonline.blogspot.com, where she shares her insight, experiences, and knowledge of everything green. Her opening blog focuses of ways you can reduce your packaging and why its important to do so.
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Energy Saving Tips for the Individual
January 2010
Michelle Sheldon shares tips, ideas and knowledge to save you money and resources. Bringing energy efficient, sustainable
practices into your personal lives, helping you Go Green!
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Eco Promotional Products inc. participates in Green Symposium
November 2009
Michelle Sheldon, president of EPP has been selected to be the keynote speaker at the Small Business Green Symposium, being held at the College of Lake County Grayslake Campus in the University Center on Friday, November 13, 2009.
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11 year old wins Ecosphere Award
October 26, 2009
The Nativity Elementary School fifth-grader started a recycling program at his Fargo school this year, proving you don’t have to be an adult to make a difference when you see a need for change. In front of family, friends and nearly 200 classmates, Nick Schons was honored Wednesday by Fargo officials and the Presentation Peace and Justice Collaborative Council for his environmental efforts.
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3 Ways to Develop and Implement a Successful Corporate Sustainability Program
July 30, 2009
As many companies want the acknowledgement of being environmentally responsible, they lack the desire to actually create and administer a sustainability program. In this article you will find three recommendations for initiating and upholding a successful sustainability program within your company. Following these 3 suggestions will help your company save energy; money; and strengthen your relationships with employees, vendors, and customers.
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Vernon Hills father-daughter capitalize on green trend
June 18, 2009
Combine years as a environmental sustainability manager with her father's many years in the promotional products industry, and you get Eco Promotional Products, Inc. The father-daughter team strives to help change the buying patterns of many companies, local governments and other organizations wanting more environmentally friendly, green products. Ultimately helping companies brand themselves on environmentally and socially responsible useful merchandise and helping eliminate products that ends up in landfills.
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It's Never too Early to Start Recycling
June 10, 2009
While some people may think that parents of young children only concentrate on teaching ABCs and 123s, they have not met the Hernandez family. Recently turning 5, their youngest son Eric has obtained the concepts of recycling and the recycling symbol. During an Earth Day presentation, Michelle Sheldon was stunned to see how much information Eric knew about how to recycle and why its important. Not only is his knowledge of recycling astounding but his excitement about the concept is quite uplifting.
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Océ Hosts Print Professionals at First in Series of Innovation VIP Events at Océ Customer Experience Center
February 12, 2009
Océ is a leading international provider of digital document management technology and services.
The company held an event at the Océ Customer Experience Center, where they demonstrated digital innovation in action across the full line of Océ products. At the VIP Event,
Michelle Sheldon, president of Eco Promotional Products, explored how to transform sustainability into a competitive advantage. Seeing as EPP is an environmental and socially responsible company, Sheldon, as well as other attendees were grateful that Océ understood and addressed their business needs.
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