To Buy or not to Buy?
With a recent flurry of acquisition activity stirring up the merchandise sector, is it a sustainable route to growth?
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With a recent flurry of acquisition activity stirring up the merchandise sector, is it a sustainable route to growth?
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Be sure to head over to the BPMA’s stand (number 36) at Merchandise World this September, to find out more about how the Association is supporting its members on the road to net zero.
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Leading with a compelling narrative, the BPMA’s StepForward Pledge sets out the importance of the plan for every member business to aim for high standards for the products they sell, the people who work for them and the planet we live in.
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Over the last month or so I have been asked on a couple of occasions what is the difference between organic cotton and ‘sustainable cotton’. It is a question that needed some research.
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In the UK, we’re lucky enough to regulate our own marketing and advertising. A privilege not afforded to all markets around the world and one we should guard fiercely.
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Each issue of Product Media Magazine features a focus on product, process or category. In Issue 37 July/August, Product Media will be looking at sustainability and innovation in the industry; the developments, the opportunities and drivers for change shaping the future products and materials available.
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That’s right, we are back in print this September! We’re already working on a bumper issue, packed with news, views and opinions plus interviews and profiles on speakers at the BPMA Conference in September.
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Due to Covid-19 our May/June issue is brought to you digitally to ensure all home workers can keep up to date with the latest news and developments
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The PenWarehouse and Snap Products is looking to shed light on how environmental issues affect the merchandise sector through a new initiative called EcoSense.
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The Promotional Candy Company has announced that its packaging is now completely plastic-free.
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Products made of the natural material may not be all they seem and should be tested accordingly.
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The latest moves by business to cut the use of plastic has seen fast-food giants Burger King and McDonald’s announced they are to end the giving of free plastic toys with children’s meals. Burger King announced the decision, which could save approximately 320 tonnes of plastic waste a year, following a petition by two schoolgirls. Sisters Ella and Caitlin McEwan launched a petition on Change.org to get McDonald’s and Burger King to “think of the environment” and stop giving children the plastic toys.
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As part of their dedication to sustainability, CupPrint are pleased to have achieved PEFC accreditation to demonstrate their commitment to sourcing materials from sustainable forestry within the rigorous global standards outlined by PEFC.
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Making more from less: The Swiss brand Prodir is now offering its QS01, QS20 and QS30 models in a new variation called “Stone”. In this version, the casings are produced with a mineral-enriched material that reduces the amount of plastic by 60%.
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This year’s Merchandise World show at Milton Keynes saw the launch of a new area Eco World, giving exhibitors the opportunity to highlight products with environmental or sustainable credentials.
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Merchandise World smashes it again!
576 of the promotional merchandise industry’s top distributors attended Merchandise World at the MK Arena on the 11th September 2019. Almost every major UK distributor company was there, alongside many other significant and professional distributors. The hall itself was buzzing and vibrant as 125 exhibitors created an excellent array of colourful and innovated stands to present their eco, new and top selling products.
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Necessity is the mother of invention, and merchandise companies are innovating with alternative products. Bagco currently has a range of recycled cotton, which is made from recycled cotton and rPET (recycled plastic bottles). All samples are sent in paper bags with minimal packaging for orders – one cardboard box and this is the box that the goods are packed in from the factories. The company also makes a donation to Plastic Oceans for every recycled bag sold.
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Hardly a week goes by without another announcement about how companies, governments, and organizations are seeking to leave less of a footprint on our planet. Intercontinental Hotels recently pledged to remove the 200 million miniature plastic toiletries it uses annually, by 2021. Brewers, Carlsberg and Guinness are just two of the beer companies who are getting rid of plastic rings that hold four-packs together.
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Process improvement
The Leather Business has just launched a new range of recycled leather products, The Reco Collection featuring 10 of the best-selling lines manufactured in a unique way. Natural latex avoids using chemicals to stick fibers together. As well as using biodegradable poly bags, when despatching orders, the company reuses all of the packagings and avoids foam or other non-recyclable materials.
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