You know, with all the Greenhouse effect and earth warming problems (not to mention resources and splurging on precious energy) and how industry and marketing has discovered these as a great niche to place their foot in, I am pretty worried where this will lead us to.

Evo Incentives, however, picked up a great idea - if you already have to hand out incentives, then why not pick such that are made from up to 100% recycled materials? Take these umbrellas, for example. Eco Incentives explains,

"The Eco-Brella is the first Environmentally Friendly Umbrella! This 6-panel telescopic umbrella comes complete with a recycled case, and a conventient recycled cotton carry strap. The unit when folded down is just 15cm in length, and weighs a mere 181g.

- Frame made from Recycled Steel and Aluminium
- Canopy and Case made from 100% Recycled Polyester
- Notch/Runner/Ferrule made from 100% Recycled Nylon
- Handle made from 100% Recycled PET (plastic bottles)

Environmental Benefits:
Made from Recycled Materials

Dimensions: 15cm Folded
Dimensions: 87cm Span when open "

So, all you marketing people and decision makers, do consider the right kind of incentive! If you have to give out stuff, make a good choice and give eco-friendly! (via treehugger)