National Environmental Education Week April 14 20.

This week is dedicated to increasing the educational impact of Earth Day by creating a full week of educational preparation, learning, and activities in K-12 classrooms, nature centers, zoos, museums, and aquariums. http://www.eeweek.org/

Earth Day April 22nd.

Commemorated each year on April 22nd, was created in 1970 to spark a revolution against environmental abuse. http://www.epa.gov/earthday

A nationally celebrated observance that encourages tree planting and care. http://www.arborday.org/

National Arbor Day April 26th.

World Environment Day June 5th. Commemorated each year on

June 5th, is one of the principal vehicles through which the United Nations stimulates worldwide awareness of the environment and enhances political attention and action. http://www.unep.org/wed/

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The United Nations (UN) International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer is celebrated on September 16 each year to recognize the global importance of the Montreal Protocol in protecting human health and the environment. http://www.un.org/en/events/ozoneday/

International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer Sept. 16th.

hands-on volunteer effort to improve and enhance the public lands Americans enjoy. In 2010, 170,000 volunteers built trails and bridges, removed trash and invasive plants, planted trees and restored our water resources. http://www.publiclandsday.org/

National Public Lands Day Sept. 28th. NPLD is the nations largest

celebrated on November 15 every year, is dedicated to encouraging Americans to recycle and to buy recycled products. http://americarecyclesday.org/

America Recycles Day Nov. 15th. America Recycles Day (ARD),

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This 2013 Get Green with Geiger guide is broken up into 11 categories:
1. Bamboo - A wildly abundant and
renewable resource, bamboo is among the fastest growing plants (its actually considered a grass) on earth. Bamboo requires no fertilizers, pesticides, or insecticides to grow, and is 100% biodegradable. biodegradable product has the ability to break down, safely and relatively quickly, by biological means, into the raw materials of nature and disappear into the environment. Jute is carbon dioxide neutral, improves soil quality, and it has a high biological efficiency. Products made from jute are 100% biodegradable, recyclable, and can be easily disposed without causing environmental hazards.

2. Biodegradable - A

3. Bioplastics - Traditionally,

plastic products have been manufactured utilizing a petroleum-based material, bioplastics are obtained from renewable sources (corn, potato, etc.), and they are biodegradable. These plastics allow the creation of plastic goods without the long-tern impact on the environment.

The Green movement is an issue of growing importance for all of usand this is a showcase of the products we have to offer. Corporate America is focused on sustainability* and as our commitment to sustainability grows, we want to help you embrace a green business model with earth-friendly promotional products.
6. Made from Recycled Materials - Recycling is the reprocessing

8. Organic Products - Products that are produced using methods and materials that have a low impact on the environment. Organic materials have been minimally processed to maintain the integrity of the material without artificial additives, preservatives, irradiation, synthetic hormones, antibiotics, or genetic engineering. 9. Reusable - Reuse items already manufactured, either for original or new purposes, rather than recycle them into other products or add them to landfills. To reuse an item decreases energy consumption, waste, and materials.

4. Energy Efficient - (i.e. Generator/ Hand-Crank Powered Flashlights, LED (lightemitting diode) Lights, Solar Powered Lights, etc.) Products that use either less energy than conventional products or use alternative sources of energy. 5. Jute - An extremely versatile vegetable
fiber known for its strength and durability.

of materials into new products. By recycling you save natural resources, energy, and the environment.

10. soy/soy Proteins - The soybean is an annual plant that is a species of legume. Soy-based materials are gaining in popularity. Soy-based candles, soy fibers, soy-based printing inks, soy-based plastics, and more are currently seen in the promotional products industry. Soy is a renewable, sustainable resource. 11. Earth Friendly Awareness Products that provide tips on recycling, energy conservation, and living green.

7. Natural Ingredients/Materials
have not been processed and are extracted directly from plants or animals as opposed to produced synthetically. Many natural ingredients have been cultivated without the use of pesticides, herbicides, or chemical fertilizers.

Together, lets encourage customers to set themselves apart with a positive image of products made earth friendly.
Awards Backscratcher Banner Displays Barbeque Sets with Bamboo Handles Bath Robes Bath Towels Beach Towels Bowls Boxes Brain Buster Games Bread Boards Caps Cheese Boards Cutting Boards Coasters Executive Memo Clips Flash Drives Golf Tees Golf Towels

Bamboo

Grocery/Shopping Totes Key Chains/Tags Knife Sets Lanyards Note Holders Paperweights Pens Photo Frames Picnic Caddy Plaques Shoehorns Sport Shirts - Mens and Ladies T-Shirts Tote Bags USB Flash Drives Utensils (Kitchen)

And more

Adhesive Note Pads Balloons Bandage Dispensers Body Sponges Bookmarks Bowls Buckets Clipboards Coasters Coffee Mugs Cold/Flu Kits Cookie Cutters Desk Calendars Door Hangers Emergency Kits First Aid Kits Flyers Fly Swatters Golf Tees Greeting Cards

Biodegradable

Highlighters Ice Scrapers Indoor/Outdoor Thermometers Journals Key Rings Lanyards Letter Openers Litter Bags Luggage Tags Marathon/Runners Kits Napkins Outdoor Kits Paper Holders Pens Pet Bowls Pet Scoops Photo Frames Plastic Bags Plastic Cards Plastic Hangers

Plastic Rulers Plates Rain Gauges Rulers Screwdrivers Shoehorns Soup Mugs Sponges Sport Bottles Stadium Cups Sticky Flags Stress Relievers Tissue Dispensers Travel Kits Tumblers Travel Mugs Umbrellas

And more

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Coasters Coffee Mugs Golf Tees Hand Sanitizers Highlighters Ice Scrapers Key Rings Letter Openers Luggage Tags Paper Holders Pens Rulers Screwdrivers Soup Mugs Travel Mugs

Bioplastics

And more
AM/FM Flashlight Radios Auto Rescue Flashlights Backpacks (Solar) Calculators Carabiner Lights Clip Lights Clocks Computer Backpacks Computer Power Savers Emergency Clock Radios Emergency Radio Lanterns Fans (Desk) Flashlights Flashlights (Hand Crank) Headlamps Lanterns Lights Night Lights Pedometers Pen Lights Phone Chargers Pocket Flashlights Radio Lights Radios Screwdrivers Solar Chargers Sound Speakers Survival Flashlights and Radios USB Lights Watches Water Powered Calculators and Clocks Waterproof Flashlights

Energy Efficient

And more
Shopping Bags Tote Bags

Jute

Adhesive Note Pads Aprons Auto Cards Awareness Ribbon Clips Backpacks Bag/Chip Clips Bandage Dispensers Binders Bookmarks Book Bags Bowls Buttons (Celluloid) Business Cards Magnets Calendars Can Coolers Caps Clipboards Coasters Coolers Counter Mats (recycled tires) Desk Accessories Desk Calendars Door Hangers Dry Cleaning Bag Duffle Bags Energy Guides Envelopes Farmers Almanacs Fleece Jackets Fleece Tops - Mens and Ladies Fly Swatters Flyers Folders Funnels Golf Balls Golf Towels Grocery Bag Organizers Grocery Totes Highlighters Ice Scrapers Jackets - Mens and Ladies Jar Openers Journals Keychains/Tags Lanyards Leather Products Letter Openers License Frames Luggage Tags Lunch Totes/Bags Magnets Megaphones Memo Clips Messenger Bags Mirrors Mouse Pads Neck Wallets Note Cubes

Made from Recycled Materials

Notebooks Outlet Switch Plates Pails Paper Gift/Shopping Bags Pencils Pens Pet Bowls Pet Food Scoops Pet Litter Scoops Photo Frames Pill Holders Planners Plaques Plastic Signs Pocket Flashlights Poly Ring Binders Portfolios Presentation Folders Rain Gauges Rally Signs Recycling Guides Roll Labels Rulers Sand Pails Shoe Horns Shopping Totes Sport Bottles Sport Shirts - Mens and Ladies Stadium Cups Stethoscope ID Tags Sunglasses Sweatshirts T-Shirts Tokens Tote Bags Tradeshow Organizers Travel Mugs Umbrellas Vests - Mens and Ladies Visors Water Bottle Holders Water Power Alarm Clocks Water Power Calculators Whistles Wine Bags Yo-Yos

Cups Insect Repellents Lotions/ Sprays Jute Tote Bags Lip Balms with SPF15 Lip Balms natural beeswax formula Loofah Sponges (Body/ Facial) Loofahs Sponge (Facial) Pens Shampoo/Conditioners Sponges Sunscreen Lotions Travel Mugs

Sports Bottles Stainless Bottles Tally Books Tote Bags Travel Mugs Tumblers Water Powered Alarm Clocks Water Powered Calculators Wild Bird Feeders Write On/Wipe Off Boards

And more
soy/soy Proteins

And more
Bag Recyclers Beach Towels Beanie Hats Boat Tote Bags Bubble Baths Caps Drawstring Backpacks Golf Kits Grocery Totes Hand Washes (Liquid) Lanyards Lotions Messenger Bags Tote Bags Polo Shirts Mens and Ladies Pouches Spa Totes Sport Shirts Mens and Ladies Sweaters Mens and Ladies T-Shirts - Infants T-Shirts Mens/Ladies/ Youths Tote Bags

Organic

Apothecary Candles Candles Lip Balms Lotions Soy Nuts T-Shirts - Mens and Ladies

And more
Earth Friendly tips

Calendars Coloring Books Journal Books Magnets Playing Cards Pocket Sliders Write On/Wipe Off Memo Boards

And more

And more
Reusable

And more
Natural Ingredients/ Materials

Balloons Executive Puzzles Food Gifts in Wooden Boxes Frames Golf Tees Hand & Body Lotions Hand Sanitizers Hardwood Pen/Pencil

Bag/Chip Clips Daily Planners Drinkware Flip Charts ** Polyethylene Folding Tote Bags terephthalatea common Food Storage Containers plastic material. Garden Kits Grocery Totes Lunch Totes/Bags When you choose Magnetic Write Light Mechanical Pencils an earth-friendly Mugs promotional Plastic Wine Glasses Ring Binders product, you are Shopping Cart Totes Snack and Wine Tray making a statement.
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*Sustainability is an attempt to provide the best outcomes for the human and natural environments both now and into the indefinite future.

geiger gets it.

Make a choice that reflects your commitment to saving our planet.
Geiger is committed to being green. We feel that it is our responsibility as a company and as individuals to take an active role in being more eco-friendly and energy efficient. To see what Geiger is doing to help the environment, please visit: http://www.geiger.com/ about-geiger/community/geiger-greeninitiatives/ Promotional products are a great avenue for raising awareness of green initiatives. Geiger can help you embrace a green business model with earth-friendly promotional products. Make a choice that reflects your commitment to saving our planet.

Get Green with Geiger Product Ideas:

Are you looking to eliminate bottled water within your organization? Install high-quality filters as part of a cost-savings and green campaign, and give your employees a reusable mug to encourage them to use new filtered water stations. Use an earth-friendly calendar to create awareness of your companys environmental policies. If you are a corporation or a school and you are looking for a unique way to raise awareness with employees/students in a green campaignwhat better way to advertise then on an eco-friendly product? To promote involvement of the employees/students display 100% biodegradable balloons at the green events to draw attention to the campaign. Do you use Styrofoam or paper cups in your break rooms? Try corporate logoed mugs as an alternative. Hand one out to each associate and keep extras available in the break room. There would be a cost savings in the long run and reduce waste. Recycled glass has become popular in the hospitality industry because it helps give hotels and restaurants a homey feel. Shirts of recycled cotton, bamboo, or organic material might be an incentive to test-drive new hybrid cars. By using reusable tote bags imprinted with your name and logo, not only will it continually promote your business, but it also helps the environment. Tote bags can be used in place of paper or plastic bags at the grocery store in order to cut down on their consumption. This makes for a very affordable and long-lasting promotion. Are you looking to increase participation and awareness in recycling programs? Purchase imprinted biodegradable pens and hand them out to your associates and/or customers. Biodegradable balloons are an ideal promotional product for many company events. Your customers can use them to attract people at a grand opening, tradeshow booth or a company party. An earth-friendly solar pedometer is the perfect giveaway for fast food restaurants promoting healthy menu items, walk/run events organizers, spas and insurance and real estate agents. Use a pedometer to promote an event, increase membership, reward loyal customers, and raise funds. These may include health clubs and spas, retirement centers, hospitals and medical providers, summer camps, and sporting goods retailers. Instead of a using hundreds of plastic, paper, or Styrofoam cups use a reusable water bottle or souvenir cup branded with your logo. It will save garbage, reduce waste, and also promote your logo. Celebrate Earth Day or Arbor Day by sponsoring a local treeplanting event. Thank the participants with fashionable bags made from post-consumer recycled materials. Insert simple tips on being more environmentally conscious at home and at the office. Are you interested in initiating an ecoteam within your company to improve energy conservation and recycling efforts? Kick off the team on America Recycles Day or Clean Air Day and hand out earth-friendly journals, constructed from recycled materials, for keeping notes and ideas. If all associates within your organization got in the habit of using an insulated lunch bag, it would prevent garbage that is created from brown bags. This is a great option for schools and outdoor event giveaways. Seedlings and seeds make great giveaways for realtors at open houses, banks (Come grow with us), hospitals (expectant mothers), and so on.

Get green with Geiger. We

have access to some of the most useful, interesting, and fun eco-friendly products in our industry. Your Geiger sales partner will help you choose the right earthfriendly products for your message and assist with proven strategies to get you the very best results.

Get your message out in an admirable way.

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