The Eco Index - Sycal Eco Catalogue 2024 - Flipbook - Page 24
The Eco Index
The Eco Index
Which Materials Make A Di昀昀erence?
Bamboo
Bamboo’s the sustainable superstar! Growing around 4 inches
in height per day, bamboo uses minimal water and thrives
without pesticides or fertilisers. Plus, it readily takes natural
dyes and replenishes itself, making it a fantastic eco-friendly
choice for your promotional products.
Plant Fibres
Plant 昀椀bres o昀昀ers a guilt-free alternative to traditional fabrics.
Made from renewable crops like soy, corn, co昀昀ee, and wheat,
it requires less land and water than traditional textiles. These
products can be coloured beautifully with natural dyes, and
minimises waste by utilising byproducts from other industries.
Recycled PET (RPET)
RPET gives plastic waste a second life, recycling and
transforming it into a huge range new product options. These
recycled materials require less energy to produce than virgin
plastics, lowering their
Organic Cotton
Choose organic cotton for a guilt-free wardrobe! It supports
fair trade practices, reducing CO2 emissions by up to 46%
compared to conventional cotton. O昀琀en grown without
harmful chemicals, organic cotton boasts longer, stronger
昀椀bres, making your clothes more durable and eco-friendly.
rHIPS.b
rHIPS.b rede昀椀nes plastic! Made from 100% recycled materials
with a special additive, it biodegrades naturally – even in
home compost! This eco-friendly alternative leaves no trace,
unlike traditional plastics.
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