Eco-friendly giveaways to create a buzz at Freshers’ Fairs - Marke Creative Merchandise

67% of students attend Freshers’ Fairs purely for freebies, according to research from BAM Student Marketing.

This September will see the return of in-person freshers’ fairs. Not only will this serve to welcome new students to university life, but it will also make up for those who missed out on their freshers’ experience last year. So expectations are high!

The Welcome Fair during Freshers’ is the perfect opportunity for first years to find out about university life, meet student societies and it provides students with the chance to pick up freebies from a range of businesses.

Giveaways are a great way of getting your brand out there. As we strive towards a sustainable future, people will expect to see eco-friendly alternatives. The National Union of Students (NUS) has found that over 60% of university students want to learn more about sustainability.

It’s time to say goodbye to throwaway giveaways. Discover how your brand can use our eco-friendly giveaways below to create a buzz at Freshers’ Fairs.

*UK customers only. For EU alternatives, please contact us at Hiya@MarkeCreative.com and we’ll be happy to help.

Because everyone loves something sweet…

Vegan bears

Plastic free pot filled with vegan bears. The pots are made from plant-based materials rather than plastic and can be put into commercial food waste recycling for compost.

Fizzy cola bottles

Compostable bag filled with fizzy cola bottles, featuring a recyclable info card.

Giveaways for everyday use…

Recycled notebook with pen

Recycled paper cover notebook featuring 60 sheets of lined recycled paper.

Recycled cardboard notebook

The cover of this notebook is made from recycled cardboard with 100% FSC white lined paper.

Recycled carton pen

To be used again and again…

RPET tote bag

RPET laminated non-woven shopping bag made from recycled PET plastic

Stainless steel reusable water bottle

Capacity: 650ml. Not suitable for carbonated drinks.

Recycled spill-proof tumbler

Double-wall insulated tumbler with spillproof lid. Manufactured without silicone meaning its fully recyclable. The tumbler is made from 100% recycled PP plastic with lid made from food grade PP. Capacity: 350ml.

RPET lanyard

To make an impression…

Bamboo Bluetooth® speaker

Features 3W output and 500mAh battery for up to 3 hours listening time on a single charge.

Biodegradable and compact high-capacity power bank

1000 mAh power bank made from biodegradable plastic.

To create a buzz…

Promotional bunting

Eco Friendly Stitched Cotton & Paper Promotional Bunting. Recyclable and responsibly sourced.

Natural rubber balloons

Custom printed natural rubber balloons, a great low-cost promotional product, plastic-free, biodegradable and made from natural rubber.

Get in touch with us at Hiya@MarkeCreative.com to request a quote or to find out more!

If you are looking to make a sustainable impression, contact us to see how we can help.

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"My experience with Marke Creative representatives is that they always go above and beyond. Communication is great. If something is out of stock, or the lead time may take longer than average, they always source a great alternative for me. The team are very knowledgeable about their products. In light of this, I have found that the quality of the products has been superb."

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"We were particularly impressed by the level of commitment and professionalism that characterises the organisational culture at Marke Creative. We also recognise and admire Marke Creative’s passion for sustainability which was the theme of our event."

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