Eco Promotional Products

What Eco Promotional Products does

Eco Promotional Products, Inc. (DBA: EPP) is a US-based, privately held e-commerce distributor founded in 2008 and headquartered in Libertyville, Illinois, that sells exclusively eco-friendly and socially responsible promotional merchandise to businesses, nonprofits, schools, and hospitality buyers. The catalog spans more than 25 product categories — apparel, bags, drinkware, tech accessories, kitchen/home, wellness, notebooks, outdoor/leisure, writing instruments, awards, gift sets, and a dedicated sustainable Brand Names section carrying brands such as Hydro Flask, YETI, Stanley, The North Face, Cotopaxi, Klean Kanteen, and Osprey. Its most differentiated offering is a proprietary line of plantable seed paper products (cards, bookmarks, buttons, air fresheners, coasters, fans, gift tags) handmade from 100% recycled materials embedded with 150-400 seeds per 4x4 inch area, all printed with water-based inks. Recent product extensions include the TOPL 16 oz recycled stainless steel tumbler with an integrated programmable NFC chip.

The company monetizes through one-time transactional sales with volume-based tiered pricing (100+, 250+, 500+, 1000+, 2500+ unit tiers) plus setup charges of $35-$95 per decoration location and additional per-unit run charges for extra colors or locations. Go-to-market is a hybrid inside-sales and self-serve e-commerce model: a phone/email sales desk (877-326-9467, [email protected]) handles custom quotes, samples, and virtual mockups for enterprise and nonprofit buyers, while the website processes smaller transactional orders directly.

Key differentiators are certifications and ESG credentials rather than technology: B Corp, EcoVadis Silver, 1% For The Planet membership (1% of revenue from participating SKUs donated to environmental nonprofits), minority- and woman-owned business certification, and product-level certifications including FSC, GOTS, USDA Organic, GRS, OEKO-TEX, SEDEX SMETA, and Prop 65 compliance. The business is intentionally narrow — sustainable promotional products only — and competes on curated depth, ESG procurement credibility, and certification breadth rather than scale, technology, or pricing aggression.

Name

Eco Promotional Products

Legal name

Eco Promotional Products, Inc.

Website

https://ecopromotionsonline.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Eco Promotional Products, Inc. is a US-based e-commerce distributor selling exclusively eco-friendly and socially responsible promotional merchandise — including apparel, drinkware, bags, and proprietary plantable seed paper products — to corporate, nonprofit, education, and hospitality buyers via inside sales and self-serve online ordering.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Promotional Products

NAICS

Gift, Novelty, and Souvenir Retailers (45942)

SIC

Retail-Miscellaneous Shopping Goods Stores (5940)

akta.pro primary industry

Branded Merchandise & Corporate Gifts (BPAFAMAA)

Keywords

• Promotional products
• Branded merchandise
• Custom apparel
• Eco drinkware
• Plantable stationery

Headquarters

HQ city

Libertyville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Promotional Products Sales: One-time sale of customizable eco-friendly promotional products including apparel, bags, drinkware, office supplies, and branded merchandise. Volume-based tiered pricing with setup charges for custom decoration.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Eco Promotional Products is a B2B distributor selling customizable eco-friendly branded merchandise including apparel, bags, drinkware, technology accessories, plantable seed paper goods, and office supplies. The company offers custom decoration services such as screen printing, embroidery, and water-based ink printing, with rush service fulfillment available. Customers purchase through a self-serve e-commerce storefront or via an inside sales team that handles quotes, samples, and virtual mockups.

Product overview

Eco Promotional Products operates as an e-commerce marketplace specializing in environmentally and socially responsible promotional products. The company offers a diverse portfolio organized across 25+ product categories including Apparel and Accessories, Bags, Drinkware, Technology and Tech Accessories, Growables and Seed Promotions, Kitchen and Home, Health and Wellness, Notebooks/Journals/Padfolios, Outdoor and Leisure, and Writing Instruments. Key differentiated offerings include plantable seeded paper products (cards, invitations, bookmarks, buttons, air fresheners) that recipients can plant to grow flowers, herbs, or vegetables after use. The company also features curated Brand Name products from recognized sustainable brands (Hydro Flask, YETI, Stanley, The North Face, Cotopaxi, Klean Kanteen, Osprey). The platform emphasizes environmental advantages including recycled materials, organic content, USA-made products, carbon offset programs, B Corp certification, and diverse-owned business status. Orders are placed directly through the website with customization/decorating services available.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Eco-Friendly Apparel and Accessories Customizable eco-friendly apparel and accessories for corporate branding, employee uniforms, and promotional giveaways. Made from organic cotton, recycled materials, and other sustainable fabrics with options for screen printing and embroidery decoration.
• Eco-Friendly Bags Customizable sustainable bags made from recycled and organic materials for retail, events, conferences, and corporate giveaways. Includes organic cotton totes, recycled backpacks, and insulated cooler bags with printing and embroidery options.
• Eco-Friendly Drinkware Customizable sustainable drinkware including recycled stainless steel tumblers, travel mugs, water bottles, and glassware for corporate branding and gifting. Features BPA-free, FDA-compliant options with screen printing and laser engraving decoration.
• Growables and Seed Promotions Plantable promotional products made from proprietary seed paper embedded with wildflower, herb, and vegetable seeds. Recipients plant the product after use to grow flowers or herbs, providing a memorable eco-friendly brand experience.
• Technology and Tech Accessories Customizable eco-friendly technology accessories including power banks, chargers, cables, speakers, USB drives, and headphones made with recycled or sustainable materials for corporate tech giveaways and event swag.
• Awards and Recognition Eco-friendly awards and recognition items including certificate holders, plaques, perpetual awards, medallions, and challenge coins for corporate recognition programs, employee milestones, and sustainability awards.
• Notebooks, Journals, and Padfolios Customizable sustainable notebooks, journals, and padfolios made from recycled or FSC-certified paper for conferences, corporate gifting, and executive gifts.
• Writing Instruments

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• 1% For The PlanetcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironmental giving partnership where 1% of revenue from participating products is donated to environmental nonprofits. Applied to products like Dual Carry Organic Cotton Tote, Recycled Aviator Sunglasses, and Unisex Recycled Long Sleeve T-Shirt. Demonstrates company's commitment to environmental causes beyond product sustainability.
• 1% For The PlanetcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecurring partnership where multiple product lines (hemp totes, organic cotton items) donate 1% of sales to environmental nonprofits through this organization.
• CAMSC (Canada-Africa Media and Sustainability Council)minorOthersListed as Proud Member/Supporters. Organization focused on media and sustainability initiatives between Canada and Africa.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• 4imprint: 4imprint is one of the largest North American promotional products distributors, operating a direct e-commerce plus inside-sales model very similar to Eco Promotional Products. Both sell customizable branded merchandise to corporate buyers; 4imprint at much greater scale and 4imprint now also offers an "eco-friendly" filter, making it the closest direct competitor.
• BAMKO: BAMKO is a promotional products and merchandise distributor with explicit sustainability positioning and a wide product assortment. Overlaps Eco Promotional Products most directly in the eco-conscious branded merchandise niche and similar enterprise customer base.
• ePromos: ePromos is a promotional products distributor with a strong online catalog and inside-sales model. It targets the same SMB and mid-market corporate buyer, sells customizable apparel, drinkware, bags, and eco-filtered items, and competes for similar trade-show and event-driven orders.
• Headquarters (HQ) Promotional Products: HQ is a major promotional products distributor serving enterprise, education, and government buyers with custom branded merchandise. Strongly comparable buyer segments and product mix to Eco Promotional Products.
• Gemline: Gemline is a supplier of branded bags, drinkware, and lifestyle products to the promotional products channel with an explicit sustainability line. Comparable product categories (bags, drinkware, eco materials) and distribution role to Eco Promotional Products' assortment.
• Crestline Promotional Products: Crestline sells customizable promotional products through an e-commerce storefront plus inside sales, with deep category breadth across apparel, drinkware, bags, and writing instruments. Highly comparable GTM and product mix to Eco Promotional Products.
• Brandable: Brandable (formerly CPM) is a promotional products distributor with a digital catalog, custom decoration services, and inside-sales support. Comparable product breadth, customization model, and target buyer as Eco Promotional Products.
• Quality Logo Products: Quality Logo Products is an online-first promo distributor offering customizable branded merchandise across apparel, bags, drinkware, and office supplies. Directly comparable e-commerce plus inside-sales GTM and product breadth to Eco Promotional Products.
• iPromo: iPromo is an online promotional products company offering branded merchandise, custom apparel, and corporate gifts with a mix of self-serve and inside-sales. Closely overlaps Eco Promotional Products in customer segment, product categories, and order process.
• HALO Branded Solutions: HALO is a large-scale corporate distributor of branded merchandise, recognition programs, and apparel. It shares EPP's inside-sales-driven custom merchandise model and competes directly for the same enterprise and corporate-gifting budgets; HALO's size makes it the canonical incumbent peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ecopromotions1

Compliance11 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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