Eco-Friendly

Eco-friendly options like recyclable straws, canvas tote bags and reusable water bottles have become increasingly popular in the promotional space thanks to society's growing interest in environmental sustainability. At the same time, our dependence on electronics and technology has grown, too, and now those two lines have crossed. Since we're all charging items like smartphones,…

Exactly 50 days since Hawaii Governor David Ige’s signing of Act 104 revamped the sale and distribution of sunscreen products in the state, one might think that life in the “Paradise of the Pacific” would be, well, pacific. However, despite the ban on sunscreens that contain oxybenzone and octinoxate, all is not tranquil in the…

Spinnova, a Finnish startup, is creating apparel from ethically sourced wood using a proprietary manufacturing method, which it hopes to license to other companies in the future to change the way we create clothing...

The fight against single-use plastics is gaining momentum, as more and more countries, cities and businesses are phasing them out in favor of more eco-friendly options. The latest news comes from Starbucks, which announced that it plans to phase out plastic straws at all of its locations by 2020. Rather than go the route of…

In what is possibly the largest and most severe plastic ban, Mumbai has issued a ban on single-use plastic bags, cups and bottles. While the size of Mumbai (population: 12.4 million) is enough to make this big news, it's the way that officials are carrying out the ban that stands out the most...

The European Union Commission proposed new legislation on Monday that would ban single-use plastic products, such as plastic straws, in an effort to minimize plastic in the oceans and waterways. It would also require EU countries to get rid of…

On May 25, one day after the 18th anniversary of the release of “Mission: Impossible 2,” the action-packed picture that helped her gain box office draw status, Thandie Newton will again assist a lucrative movie franchise when “Solo: A Star Wars Story” opens nationwide. Portraying Val Beckett, the wife of and a crew member for…

Summer will soon be upon us, and for certain cities, including Promo Marketing’s base in Philadelphia—a place long plagued by the problem—the change in season will see an increase in air pollution. Officials, however, no matter where one resides, are always suggesting means to curtail the nuisance’s effects, with many of their tips touching on…

Microbeads have been common in lotion and other personal care items thanks to their exfoliating properties. However, because they aren't biodegradable and cause pollution in the oceans and waterways, countries like the U.K. and Canada, along with the U.S., have moved to ban them. The current state of microbead bans. Green shows total…

Debuting in 1940 and 1949, respectively, McDonald’s and Lego have essentially come of age together, with countless memories complementing the billions in sales that each generates annually. Though it experienced a sizable setback last year, the latter has built an amazing legacy through its product lines and is looking to acquire more clout for its…