Green goody bag ideas for corporate parties

Companies hosting corporate parties have been urged to only fill goody bags with items that reflect their environmental ethos.

The classic branded pen, for instance, will likely be surplus to most corporate guests' requirements.

Personal Computer World has compiled a selection of sources for sustainable stationary and merchandising for firms with an eco-friendly conscience.

The publication argues that guests at corporate events will appreciate unusual gifts that reflect a respect for the environment.

Personalised stationary manufacturer Remarkable is one such source, offering pencil cases and coasters made from recycled tyres, or pens derived from white goods and old games consoles.

Moonlight Business Gifts is another such provider of quirky goody bag merchandising, using recycled vending cups to make key rings, badges, magnets and paperclips.

The Green Stationary Company offers a range of bio-degradable pens and pencils made from milk bottles, vending cups and computer cases, as well as personalised mouse mats and T-shirts made from other sustainable materials.

For more memorable gifts, Nigel's Eco Store stocks green Solio chargers for iPods and mobile devices, in addition to wind-up media players.

Snacks are always popular and several firms such as Divine Chocolate, Traidcraft and Premcrest are now targeting the corporate market with fairtrade biscuits, brownies and chocolate bars.

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