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  • Why give sustainable corporate gifts?
  • What makes a corporate gift eco-friendly?
  • Reusable corporate gifts
  • Eco-friendly employee gifts that give back
  • Unique sustainable corporate gifts
  • Environmentally-friendly corporate apparel
  • Gifts from nature
  • Organic food & drinks

Why give sustainable corporate gifts?

When it comes to protecting our planet, every step matters — including choosing sustainable employee appreciation gifts. While gifting is a great way to express gratitude to your employees, choosing the wrong gift can do more harm than good. CorporateGift can help your business reduce its environmental footprint by providing employees the option to choose their own gift, reducing unwanted gifts that end up as landfill waste.

We also offer a wide selection of sustainably sourced gift ideas. Green corporate gifting is a great way to signal your commitment to the welfare of the planet. Such social awareness can help build team spirit and company pride.
 

What makes a corporate gift eco-friendly?

At CorporateGift.com, we have a special category of gifts that are truly sustainable and not just greenwashed. To receive our sustainable badge, products must meet one of the following certifications:

Recycled: Made from waste that was repurposed into a new product or material. 

Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Certified: Products from responsibly managed forests that meet the highest level of ethical production.

Organic: Certifiably grown or produced without the use of artificial chemicals.

Global Organic Textile Standard: A set of stringent policies that ensure a garment was produced sustainably and ethically. 

Better Cotton Initiative: Sustainable standards in cotton farming, such as minimizing water use, reducing harmful crop practices, and conserving natural habitats.

Reusable corporate gifts

Reduce, reuse, and recycle with our wide array of customizable gift options. Reusable items promote a greener environment in your employee’s everyday life by reducing waste — a great alternative to the usual company swag that ends up in landfills. 

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Reusable Water Bottles, like the CamelBak Chute® Mag Custom Bottle Tritan™ Renew - 32 oz.Reusable Water Bottles, like the CamelBak Chute® Mag Custom Bottle Tritan™ Renew - 32 oz.

Reusable Water Bottles, like the CamelBak Chute® Mag Custom Bottle Tritan™ Renew - 32 oz.

This customizable CamelBak® Chute Mag custom bottle is BPA Free and made from 50% recycled plastic.

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Sustainable mugs and tumblers, like a Klean Kanteen Eco Ruse MugSustainable mugs and tumblers, like a Klean Kanteen Eco Ruse Mug

Sustainable mugs and tumblers, like a Klean Kanteen Eco Ruse Mug

The Klean Kanteen Eco Ruse Mug is beautiful, functional, and built to last. Made with certified 90% post-consumer recycled stainless steel.

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Asobu® Reusable Straw Set or other reusable drinkwareAsobu® Reusable Straw Set or other reusable drinkware

Asobu® Reusable Straw Set or other reusable drinkware

Replace plastic straws with Asobu’s Eco-Friendly Reusable Straws, made of recyclable stainless steel, and a bendable silicone section, giving 360-degree access to their favorite beverage.

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Environmentally friendly stationary, like the FSC Mix Stone Bound JournalBook and Pen SetEnvironmentally friendly stationary, like the FSC Mix Stone Bound JournalBook and Pen Set

Environmentally friendly stationary, like the FSC Mix Stone Bound JournalBook and Pen Set

Forest Stewardship Council®️ Journal and bamboo gel ballpoint pen also gives back with 1% of annual sales donated to environmental non-profits.

Eco-friendly employee gifts that give back

Sustainable corporate gifting can create a positive social impact by supporting local communities, promoting fair trade, and contributing to conservation efforts. By choosing gifts that are ethically produced and socially responsible, businesses can support the well-being of workers, communities, and the planet.

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Kitchen items that give back, like the Guitar Cheese Cutting Board & Tools Set (Custom)Kitchen items that give back, like the Guitar Cheese Cutting Board & Tools Set (Custom)

Kitchen items that give back, like the Guitar Cheese Cutting Board & Tools Set (Custom)

Get your next dinner party rocking with this custom guitar cutting board, made from eco-friendly rubberwood.

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Out of The Woods® Dolphin Mini Lunch Cooler and similarOut of The Woods® Dolphin Mini Lunch Cooler and similar

Out of The Woods® Dolphin Mini Lunch Cooler and similar

Pack their favorite foods in this sustainable, vegan, and washable cooler. This item is also FSC®-certified (FSC® C153080) ensuring it comes from responsibly managed forests that provide environmental, social, and economic benefits.

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Blankets and throws, like Tentree Organic Cotton Ocean Breeze Throw BlanketBlankets and throws, like Tentree Organic Cotton Ocean Breeze Throw Blanket

Blankets and throws, like Tentree Organic Cotton Ocean Breeze Throw Blanket

This blanket is made from 100% organic cotton and recycled polyethylene lining. Through a partnership with 1% For The Planet, one percent of sales will be donated to nonprofits dedicated to protecting the planet.

Unique sustainable corporate gifts

While you appreciate your clients and employees, show that your company cares for the environment by giving truly original gifts.

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Washable Paper Backpack and bags of similar materialWashable Paper Backpack and bags of similar material

Washable Paper Backpack and bags of similar material

This customizable paper backpack is water-repellent, yet washable. It's both lightweight and durable and stylish at the same time. Plus a percentage of proceeds goes to PADI Aware, which helps rid our oceans of harmful debris.

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Plants and other sustainable home gifts like the Custom Modern Sprout® Shine Bright Kit - Sunflower and Fragrant DiffuserPlants and other sustainable home gifts like the Custom Modern Sprout® Shine Bright Kit - Sunflower and Fragrant Diffuser

Plants and other sustainable home gifts like the Custom Modern Sprout® Shine Bright Kit - Sunflower and Fragrant Diffuser

Turn any gray day into a sunny occasion. This kit pairs self-care items with sunflower seeds, making a curated and throughtful set. A portion of proceeds will be donated to American Forests and the Pollinator Partnership.

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Home Gifts, like The Extraordinary Book That Eats Itself - Eco Project BookHome Gifts, like The Extraordinary Book That Eats Itself - Eco Project Book

Home Gifts, like The Extraordinary Book That Eats Itself - Eco Project Book

Recipients can cut up, fold, tear, and reuse every single page of this book to make all sorts of great activities, from planters and seed writing papers to eco-badges.

Environmentally-friendly corporate apparel

Fast fashion may be cheap, but the environmental cost is hefty. Choose apparel options that are sourced ethically from organic materials and constructed with certified sustainable processes,

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Tentree Organic Cotton Classic Hoodie and similar

Tentree Organic Cotton Classic Hoodie and similar

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Frazier Eco Knit Jacket and similar

Frazier Eco Knit Jacket and similar

Gifts from nature

Plants and trees make great eco-gifts by reminding your recipients of the beauty of nature. They also release oxygen and absorb carbon dioxide.

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Verdant Garden Succulent Plants Gift and other flowers and plantsVerdant Garden Succulent Plants Gift and other flowers and plants

Verdant Garden Succulent Plants Gift and other flowers and plants

This customizable eco-friendly succulent plant arrives potted in a sustainable gift box, ready to make itself at home on your employees' desks. Sourced from locally-grown family-owned nurseries.

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Custom Pine Tree Growables Planter In Kraft Gift Box and similarCustom Pine Tree Growables Planter In Kraft Gift Box and similar

Custom Pine Tree Growables Planter In Kraft Gift Box and similar

Simply add soil and pine seeds to grow your own tree. The fiber pot is 100% organic, sustainable, and biodegradable, making planting easy.

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Plants for the home, like the Modern Sprout® Growing Gourmet Herbs Gift SetPlants for the home, like the Modern Sprout® Growing Gourmet Herbs Gift Set

Plants for the home, like the Modern Sprout® Growing Gourmet Herbs Gift Set

A collection of organic herb-inspired kitchen essentials, perfect for budding chefs looking to cultivate a countertop garden.

Organic food & drinks

Wow your recipients with our wide array of organic options—grown without the use of pesticides or chemicals—that are easy to send with our digital eGift option.

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Tea, like the Morning Teas Gift SetTea, like the Morning Teas Gift Set

Tea, like the Morning Teas Gift Set

Start the day off right with the Morning Tea gift set, made with organic tea leaf blends.It contains six tea bags (2 g per bag) of six different teas.

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Fruit baskets, like a California Collection Fruit Gift BasketFruit baskets, like a California Collection Fruit Gift Basket

Fruit baskets, like a California Collection Fruit Gift Basket

Treat them with a fresh fruit basket. USDA-certified organic fruits, beautifully arranged and presented in a hand-woven keepsake basket.

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