The fashion industry is one of the biggest environmental polluters. Textile production accounts for:
* 20% of global clean water pollution from dyeing and finishing fabrics.
* 8% of global carbon emissions - surpassing those from aviation and shipping combined.
* Half a million tonnes of microplastics released into oceans annually from washing synthetic fabrics.
Promotional clothing adds a unique sustainability challenge - custom branding makes these garments difficult to repurpose, leading to additional excessive waste.
As an example, every year, the average European discards 11 kilograms of textiles, contributing to a growing waste crisis. Promotional apparel, such as branded t-shirts, hoodies, and corporate apparel, faces an even greater challenge. These items often feature custom logos, making them difficult to resell or donate, and thus, they cannot be repurposed for other buyers. This further contributes to the textile waste problem.
To make matters worse, over-ordering is a common issue in the promotional clothing industry. Businesses often order apparel in bulk to ensure a variety of sizes are available, but without accurate demand forecasting, this often results in excess stock that remains unused.
At Green Promo Wear, we are dedicated to setting the industry standard for sustainable promotional clothing. Here's how we achieve this:
1. Only Organic Cotton and Recycled Polyester
* Organic cotton uses 91% less water and eliminates pesticides, reducing soil erosion and primary energy demand, thereby creating less environmental harm.
* Recycled polyester keeps plastic waste out of oceans while reducing CO₂ emissions compared to virgin polyester production.
2. Eco-Friendly Shipping for a Lower Carbon Footprint
Our partner utilizes fulfillment centers worldwide to minimize shipping distances to each team member. This approach eliminates unnecessary long-haul transport, thereby reducing emissions. It also reduced shipping times which is important if you have deadlines to meet.
3. Reducing Returns which becomes waste
Many promotional garments cannot be resold due to custom logos, making accurate sizing crucial for sustainability. Our focus on precise sizing ensures fewer returns, significantly reducing textile waste.
4. Reducing the need to keep excess stock which goes unused
We do not enforce any minimum orders. Every order is made on-demand for a specific team member with their size preferences, reducing the need for excess stock that often becomes waste.
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is no longer just a buzzword - it’s a crucial metric by which businesses are evaluated by customers, employees, and stakeholders. Consumers are actively seeking brands that demonstrate environmental responsibility. One of the simplest ways to do this is by making more conscious choices in branded apparel.
Choosing Green Promo Wear means opting for high-quality, eco-friendly branded apparel that aligns with your company’s values and commitment to environmental responsibility.
✔️ Reduce textile waste
✔️ Lower your carbon footprint
✔️ Promote your brand with sustainable promotional clothing
Choose us next time you will purchase promotional clothing to start your journey toward sustainable promo wear
