| The promotional product business is a fast moving, | | | | that display a photo. This item is perfect for the |
| creative melting pot of ideas and it is always good to | | | | desktop. |
| keep track of what the latest gadgets or items are. | | | | Novelty Car Air Fresheners - in any shape from the |
| Green | | | | classic pine tree to a car or even your company logo. |
| The fastest growing area of new ideas would be the | | | | Hung on the rear vision mirror, these items have daily |
| green category. These are items are environmentally | | | | exposure and are a great idea for the motor industry. |
| friendly in some way, whether it be made from | | | | Credit Card Flash Drives - sleek and lightweight, these |
| renewable materials such as recycled plastics or | | | | small flash drives can be printed with any image you |
| wood or promotes greener habits in the user. | | | | choose. This is a convenient and novelty item suitable |
| Green promotional items can be made of organic, | | | | for most industries. |
| natural or recycled materials and they can assist in the | | | | Slippers - fluffy, towelling slip-ons are perfect for the |
| reduction of use of plastic bags or throw away items. | | | | service industry and many other industries that want to |
| Items such as canvas totes or metallic drink bottles | | | | associate their business with comfort, familiarity and |
| promote environmentally considerate habits in the user. | | | | warmth. Slippers can come in many fabrics and |
| Another type of promotional item that slides into the | | | | colours and can display your logo on the top of the |
| green category is gadgets that run on renewable | | | | foot for daily exposure. |
| power sources. These include calculators, | | | | Mints - tiny mints presented in metallic tins are the |
| thermometers, clocks, radios and torches. These items | | | | latest trend for promotional items. This item will be |
| can be powered by motion, solar power and water. | | | | enjoyed by anyone. The tin can be re-used again and |
| Finally there are products that encourage better | | | | again if the design is subtle and attractive. Handy to |
| resource usage habits such as shower timers and | | | | keep in pockets and bags, mint tins are appropriate for |
| green buttons that will switch your computer to energy | | | | almost any industry. |
| saving mode. | | | | Lava Lamps - are a dynamic and unusual way to |
| Green promotional items are a great way to | | | | promote your brand. A lava lamp is a clever item |
| demonstrate that your company values | | | | because it works as a conversation piece for any |
| environmentally sound items and habits. | | | | business and can be displayed offices, homes and |
| Novelty | | | | lobbies. Lava lamps are colourful and can even be filled |
| There are some incredibly innovative promotional items | | | | with industry specific charms and glitter for that extra |
| available today. Many of these ideas do fall into the | | | | special touch. |
| green category but many also fall into the novelty | | | | If you don't feel that the traditional, conservative |
| category. Depending on your budget and your industry, | | | | promotional product is right for your business, then why |
| why not consider some of these new trends in | | | | not try looking into one of these new and exciting |
| promotional products. | | | | ideas? |
| Photo Snow Globes - clear, plastic, water-filled domes | | | | |