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ECO-FRIENDLY
" Developing natural, eco-friendly product is important
Garden Grocans by Gifts That Bloom include a
biodegradable fiber pot, soil, seeds specific to that
garden and planting instruction - just add sun
and water and seeds are
ready to grow.
to Mud Pie because the end consumer has become more
and more conscious of sustainability practices and how
to better protect our environment. We strive to provide
our retailers with quality, trend-forward product while
keeping in mind how alternative materials can make an
impact on a global scale, " Brekke says.
The solar lamps made by Allsop parallel the founders'
enthusiasm for the outdoors, and creating long-lasting
and sustainable products has always been part of the
company's vision, particularly as there is a growing
demand among shoppers for eco-friendly products.
" Consumers today are more educated about the
environment than ever before, and there continues to
be strong messaging regarding making a difference by
shopping for eco-friendly and sustainable products. We're
now at a point where customers are actively seeking out
solar products because of their benefits over traditionally
powered products, " Brewin says.
In addition to the inherent energy savings, other benefits
of solar lamps include ease of use, as they do not need to
be plugged in, and long-lasting, rechargeable batteries.
Lewis agrees that there will be an uptick in the creative
reuse of materials and that the demand for sustainable
gifts is continually trending upward. " People are looking
to make purchases that will align with interests of either
being a conscious consumer or reducing waste or reducing
environmental impacts, " Lewis says.
These types of gifts are also
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conversation starters, particularly
when a gift started off life as
something else, such as the bike
tubes that form the basis of
Alchemy Goods' wallets or belts.
Nevit said that she's noticed gift
shops appreciate that her products
are eco-friendly and believes it
makes them more apt to buy from
her. Brewin said that he expects that
recycled or long-lasting sustainable
materials including solar will
continue to lead the eco-friendly
market in 2023.
" At Costa Nova, we see our
products and operations as part of a
long lifecycle and are committed to
taking better care of the community
and of the world. The effort to go
green and to minimize our impact
on the environment is always a work
in progress, " says Matt Hullfish,
vice president of sales and general
manager of Grestel.
Hilary Daninhirsch is an awardwinning
freelance writer whose
articles have appeared in numerous
trade and lifestyle publications.
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