Sustainability in Merch

In a world where audiences are constantly surrounded by advertising, the most successful campaigns are often the ones that give people something they genuinely want to keep. Branded merchandise has moved far beyond the traditional pen, mug or T-shirt. Today, businesses are using niche, creative and highly targeted merchandise to bring campaigns to ...

Why do promotional products work? The answer isn't simply because people like free stuff.Why do promotional products work? Because they turn brand exposure into a physical experience. Unlike digital advertising, which can disappear in seconds, a useful promotional product can remain in someone's home, workplace, car or bag for months or even ...

What 675,000 Buying Decisions Tell UsWhen it comes to choosing branded merchandise that delivers results, there's no substitute for real-world data. The latest Sourcing City White Paper analysed 675,000 distributor buying decisions, providing a fascinating insight into the products businesses are choosing and the trends shaping the promotional ...

We are delighted to announce that Arcadia has once again been awarded the prestigious EcoVadis Platinum Rating, marking our third consecutive year at the highest level of sustainability recognition. Even more pleasing is the fact that our overall EcoVadis score has increased from 87 to 90, demonstrating our ongoing commitment to improving our ...

IQONIQ is a new brand, driven by a vision to transform the textile industry and to prioritise the protection of the environment. They have created a clothing brand made from recycled materials to minimise the environmental footprint. Each garment comes with a digital passport showing full traceability and transparency of it's environment ...

Branded reusable coffee cups are one of those promotional products that people can actually use again and again. Whether they're taken into the office, carried on the morning commute or used for a regular coffee run, they give your branding repeated exposure long after they've been handed out. For businesses looking for practical promotional ...

We're proud to announce that we've renewed our EcoVadis Platinum rating for 2025 — placing us once again in the top 1% of companies globally for sustainability performance. This recognition highlights our unwavering commitment to:    Environmental impact  Labor & human rights  Ethics  Sustainable procurement ...

Giving Merch a Second Life: Supporting Communities, Not LandfillAt Arcadia, our journey toward greater sustainability is always evolving and we’re proud to have taken another meaningful step forward. One of the challenges we’ve faced is ensuring that surplus branded merchandise never ends up in landfill. We know how much care and ...

Sustainable merchandise isn't just about materials. It's also about ethics, longevity and real environmental impact.  Whether you're sourcing branded gifts for clients or merch for internal use, making the right choices when it comes to sustainability can help to strengthen your brand while reducing harm to the planet. As one of the UK's ...