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Generation Z vs. Millennials: What’s the Difference?

3 days ago

We’re all familiar with the stereotypes that characterize the millennial generation- avocado toast, “killing” chain restaurants, and being social media obsessed. But what actually de...

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Case Study: Write to Paradise!

May 19

A 5 Star Resort wanted to ensure its guests received the best experience. To encourage feedback on services provided, guests were offered a coupon for use at their next visit in return for comple...

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6 Promotional Products That Put the “Fun” in Fundraiser

May 11

Promotional products can help your fundraising event get donors in the giving spirit and maximize the amount of money you raise for charity. These 6 products for fundraisers show off your charitable c...

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Let's Get Physical With These Activewear Promo Products

May 04

Activewear promotional products are a great option for company wellness programs, fitness centers, or any brand promoting an active lifestyle! Exercise is an important part of our overall wellness and...

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Case Study: "Single Use" Pens for COVID-19

Apr 27

In response to the Coronavirus outbreak, a financial institution decided to provide single-use pens in all their locations and for drive thru banking. This idea was intended to help stop the spread ...

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A Plus Aprons to Wow Any Chef

Apr 19

Cooking up a storm can create a mess! Make sure to have the right gear with an out-of-this-world apron! Artists, chefs, bakers, and more will be delighted with a one-of-a-kind apron! 1. 100% Cotton...

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Everything You Need to Know About Flash Drives

Apr 12

In today’s digital age, where everything is stored in the cloud, you may think that flash drives have gone the way of the floppy disc. But we’re here to tell you that these handy little ha...

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Corporate Social Responsibility and the Beauty of Giving Back

Apr 05

Organizing a fundraising event. Donating food to a local animal shelter. Serving at a soup kitchen. No matter what you do to give back, volunteering feels pretty good, doesn’t it? But it doesn&...

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How to Choose Uniforms the Whole Team Will Love

Mar 29

If you’ve been in the workforce for a couple of years, you’ve probably had to wear a company uniform at one point or another! Across all industries, trades, and professions, uniforms are c...

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Graphic Design Terms Everyone Should Know

Mar 21

It can be hard to communicate with a design team on a project when the designers speak their very own language. That's why we have a rundown of words you may come across frequently that can save you f...

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6 Rainy Weather Promotions

Mar 14

Spring is finally here! You know what that means: flowers are blooming, birds are chirping, and the days are getting longer. It also means lots of rain, from light spring showers to booming thundersto...

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6 Snap-Worthy Products for Every Photographer

Mar 07

Do you know what bokeh means? Aperture? That’s ok if you don’t, but many of your clients may know these terms if they are avid photographers! Whether they enjoy taking a flat lay shot of t...

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How to Make Rush Orders Less Stressful

Feb 28

Whether you just found out you need products for an event soon, or someone forgot to place an order, sometimes rush orders just happen. And that’s okay! Getting your order in last minute doesn&r...

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5 Promotional Products that Give Back

Feb 21

Are you looking to capture people’s attention? For a promotion that really packs a punch, consider choosing a product that partners your organization with a social good program. By giving back t...

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Case Study: Resort Incentive Yields Oceans of Opportunity

Feb 14

A five-star resort that frequently hosts corporate events for Fortune 500 companies wanted to reach out to corporate guests to entice them to return for family vacations. The goal was for the guests t...

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Perk Up Your Pet! 5 Promo Products Your Pets Will Beg For

Feb 07

Our pets are our family, and they deserve the best of the best when it comes to promotional products - just like humans do. So we've picked six perfect products for your customers' fluffy companions t...

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Encore-Worthy Promo products

Jan 31

Dance is a world-renowned artform that converts song into movement and story. Ballet dancers are known for grace, athleticism, and musicality. Whether you have a dancer in your life or celebrate the a...

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6 Reasons You Need a Company Store

Jan 24

As more and more companies turn towards e-commerce, shopping online has never been easier or more enjoyable. Ordering branded products is no exception! Company stores give you a convenient and complet...

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7 Promotional Products Perfect for Weddings

Jan 16

Adding names, monograms, or wedding dates to wedding favors is a great way to increase the wow-factor of any event. After everyone leaves the reception, these personalized gifts are there to help them...

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8 Essential Office Supplies for Remote Workers

Jan 09

Since the CDC declared the COVID-19 virus a pandemic on March 11, 2020, various shelter-in-place and social distancing rules have been put into place to help slow the rate of infected peoples in the p...

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School's in Session: 7 Essential Supplies for Students

Jan 02

Students are back in the classroom and parents are scrambling to purchase all of the necessary supplies on each teacher’s checklist. From three different types of pencils, calculators, and folde...

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5 Out of the Box Promotional Products We Love…and You Will Too!

Dec 25, 2022

We’ve all been stuck in the same rut while trying to come up with some original ideas to appeal to customers. Are you in need of some extra product inspiration? If so, here’s a little e...

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Case Study: Practice Putting

Dec 18, 2022

2 Ball Pillow Pack – Titleist® TruFeel for Non-Profit Event When a non-profit had to cancel their annual fundraising dinner due to Coronavirus, a golf course donated their clubhouse patio a...

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How to Make Resolutions You'll Actually Keep

Dec 10, 2022

As the new year rolls around, we are constantly writing out as many goals as we can think of. Unsurprisingly, these goals seem to fall short around mid-January. The only goals that are within your gra...

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Case Study: Custom Caps with a Budget Cap

Dec 02, 2022

Description: Custom Cap Industry: Trade Show/Convention/Events What it was purchased for: A major national racing event was looking for giveaways to hand out to folks in suites and VIP sponsors. The...

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6 Products to Take to Your Next Family Picnic

Nov 25, 2022

Ah yes, family picnics. The deli sandwiches, games, and abundance of sunshine. Summertime is the best time to fill up the basket, dust off the checkered blanket, and head out to your local park. T...

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Case Study: Let Them Eat Cake!

Nov 18, 2022

Objective A bakery owner had built solid connections with other service providers within their local event industry. But they were looking to grow their business within the wedding market. Produc...

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These Are the Tech-Savvy Promotional Products You Are Looking For

Nov 10, 2022

Technology advances exponentially. By the time you finish reading this article, you might be actually be reading it in some virtual reality café where Elvis is serving you a strawberry daiquiri...

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6 Products to Include in Every Holiday Gift Basket

Nov 02, 2022

It’s always a good idea to get those gifts planned out and ready to go before the holiday chaos begins, and that includes client appreciation gifts. But, what do you get them? Put in extra thoug...

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5 Phone Accessories to Help You Get a Grip

Oct 26, 2022

It’s pretty safe to say that cell phones are a ubiquitous part of everyday life. In any room with more than a few people in it, you’re likely to find a few phone screens lighting up in som...

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7 Promotional Products For Those On the Go

Oct 19, 2022

According to a 2016 AAA Foundation report, American drivers spend an average of more than 17,600 minutes behind the wheel each year. Now, imagine that someone is looking at products with your logo for...

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All About Potato Promo

Oct 12, 2022

Whether you’re an Idaho native or just a big fan of potatoes, here’s a list of some spectacular potato promotional products that you may find appealing! Bag Clip What better way to ke...

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Your Customers Won't Want to Remove These Promotional Products From Their Desks

Oct 04, 2022

At the end of the day, promotional products are really all about getting brands out in front of people to grow awareness and ultimately, increase sales! If you want to get strategic, there are a coupl...

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Case Study: Bringing Back the Fanny Pack

Sep 27, 2022

Market: Entertainment Product Use: Gift With Purchase Promotion: A major theme park chose the Safeguard Security Waist Belt as a gift with purchase for customers who bought season passes. The wais...

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Get Ready for Game Day! 5 Promotional Products for Sports Teams

Sep 20, 2022

Having high-quality equipment and gear is an important part of every team no matter how big or small. When your team walks out onto the field, you want them to stand out from the crowd and show off th...

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Case Study: Keeping it All Together

Sep 12, 2022

Objective: An insurance company wanted to send new customers home with a special gift and a way to keep their new insurance policy documentation organized. Product: Insurance Document Pouch & Full ...

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Case Study: Stick to the Schedule

Sep 05, 2022

Industry: Hospitality Personalization: A small sandwich shop wanted to increase their business during lunch hour. Their target market was people who worked near their restaurant. Method of Distribut...

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Case Study: Snap a Pic!

Aug 28, 2022

Objective: A large photography studio wanted a better welcome kit for their wedding clients than just a few loose flyers. Product: Mini Horizontal Pocket Folder Personalization: The photography stud...

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Work Hard, Play Harder: 6 Promotional Products to Promote a Healthy Lifestyle

Aug 21, 2022

Whether you’re playing a team sport, working out, running a marathon, or going to the game, these promotional products are built to fit any active lifestyle! Add your logo to any of these pro...

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Case Study: Pillow Box

Aug 13, 2022

Objective A children's hospital wanted to send a thank you gift package to donors. They wanted patients to be able to add a personalized touch to the gift to connect donors better to the cause. Prod...

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Case Study: The Techno Pup!

Aug 06, 2022

A software company creates attention at tradeshow events with custom plush animal mascot giveaways. This plush Leonberger Dog Mascot for the company as giveaways at trade shows and other marketing eve...

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Case Study: Do the Wave

Jul 30, 2022

Market: School Objective: A school’s athletic program was struggling to pay for recurring expenses. Game attendance had dropped over the previous year, and alumni attendance was weak. The sc...

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Case Study: Create Your Own Reality

Jul 22, 2022

Description: Custom Cardboard Virtual Reality v2 Industry: Corporate / Fortune 500 What it was purchased for: A leave behind for Field Marketing Account Managers to help convert business from the co...

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4 Ways to Improve Communication

Jul 15, 2022

Have you ever had this conversation before? Them: "How are you?" You: "Yes." Or have you ever been in a meeting and realized you zoned out halfway through? Or how about when you’re at the mo...

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8 Promo Products That Will Kick Start Your Goals

Jul 08, 2022

We all want to live healthier, sleep deeper, and work better. These motivational promotional products will help kickstart goals and increase your brand visibility! Exercise Band Let's get physical...

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6 Budget-Friendly Products to Drive High-End Sales

Jun 30, 2022

Are you looking for a marketing campaign that is not only successful but budget-friendly? Good news! You don’t have to break the bank to find promotional products that get the job done and leave...

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5 Environmentally-Friendly Promotional Products

Jun 23, 2022

How about that Earth, huh? She sure is something. Fortunately, there are plenty of people in the promotional products industry that feel the same way. In fact, we can offer you thousands of products t...

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6 Hot Sauces Sure to Blow Your Socks Off

Jun 15, 2022

Finding a new, good hot sauce nowadays is almost like when Indiana Jones triumphantly grabs the idol at the beginning of Raiders of the Lost Ark. It may have taken you traversing through the aisles of...

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Case Study: You've Got the Power

Jun 08, 2022

A gym wanted to promote their additional personal training services. The client gave the Compact Aluminum Power Bank 4000 mAh away to new clients who booked an initial consultation with a trainer. Sin...

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5 Toys for the Kid at Heart

Jun 01, 2022

There's something special about receiving a toy that brings out the kid in all of us - whether you're 5 or 55! Adding a little childhood fun to your client's day will surely help them remember your na...

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Case Study: Lunchtime Appreciation

May 24, 2022

Description: ID Lunch Bag Industry: Health Care / Pharmaceutical What it was purchased for: A hospital wanted a unisex item to give out for Nurses Week. Since most of the nursing staff brought their...

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5 Easy Ways to Achieve a Positive Outlook

May 17, 2022

One of the most powerful things you can do to set yourself up for success is practice the art of positive thinking. It's easy to let the struggles of everyday life control your attitude. But by practi...

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8 Graphic Design Mistakes to Avoid

May 09, 2022

From social media graphics and website layouts to creating a cohesive grouping of promotional products, there are plenty of opportunities to flex your creative muscles and grow your business at the sa...

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Mindfulness and the Workplace

May 02, 2022

“Mindfulness” has become an increasingly popular buzzword over the past year, with workers suffering from pandemic-related burnout and record high stress levels. But what does it really me...

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Case Study: Back in Business

Apr 24, 2022

A behavioral health practice was preparing to reopen when shelter-in-place orders were lifted. However, they needed a way to communicate the enhanced safety protocols they put in place to patients com...

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5 Office Toys That Will Bring Your Brand Joy

Apr 17, 2022

Look around your office and you will probably find that your coworkers’ desktops are riddled with a variety of knick-knacks, toys, puzzles, and stress balls. Office toys are a great way to st...

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Case Study: Bear With Us

Apr 10, 2022

Description: Plush Big Paw Bear with Shirt Industry: Financial Services / Banking What it was purchased for: A bank chain needed a product for tellers to hand out to new account members. How it was...

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What's the Tea? Promo Products for Tea Lovers

Apr 02, 2022

Did you know that tea is one of the most consumed beverages globally, second only to water? This ancient brew has been around for hundreds, if not thousands of years, with references to early tea drin...

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7 Promo Products That Will Get the Party Started

Mar 26, 2022

Do you remember the birthday parties you went to when you were a kid? And the party favors you received at the end of the festivities? Sometimes, those parting gifts were the highlight of the party. B...

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Yes, There's a Difference: Everything You Need to Know About Pens

Mar 19, 2022

Even as much of our world goes digital and paperless, the pen remains an essential tool in both office and home life. With so many different types of pens, choosing the “write” one can be ...

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Case Study: Welcome New Hires!

Mar 11, 2022

Objective A small business owner wanted an easy way to present important paperwork to new employees to help them stay organized in their first few months with the company. They wanted to instill prof...

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Case Study: Employee Appreciation Gift

Mar 04, 2022

A company with many sales representatives needed an item for their top sales performers. Since their sales staff has both men and women, they needed an item that could be used by either gender. They c...

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Your Brand Is Your Business - Market It!

Feb 25, 2022

As a marketing professional, you understand better than anyone the importance of establishing a distinct brand presence for your company. People gravitate to those they identify with and can trust wit...

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Your Guide to Drinkware

Feb 18, 2022

Mugs, tumblers, and bottles…oh my! There is an abundance of variety available when it comes to promotional drinkware, which can make it difficult to decide what is the best choice for your bran...

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5 Healthy Tips for Business Trips

Feb 10, 2022

So, you’re traveling for work again. There are only 365 days in the year, can you recall how many days you’ve been on the road? It doesn’t matter if you are traveling internationall...

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8 Promotional Products to Win Game Day

Feb 03, 2022

From Friday night lights, Saturday morning tailgating, to Sunday watch parties, show support for your team with some promotional products for the win! Touchscreen Gloves Add your logo to these tou...

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Case Study: Computer Repair At Your Fuzzy Fingertips

Jan 27, 2022

A computer repair store attended a local home show and wanted something useful but unique to attract attendees to their booth. They also wanted something that would keep their name top of mind when th...

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Case Study: A Flavorful Promotion

Jan 20, 2022

A Flavorful Promotion Boosts This Credit Union’s Popularity Organization: Credit Union Product Featured: Lip Balm Goal of Promotion: Generate New Loans Description of Case History: Thi...

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Reel Them in With These 5 Cinematic Promo Products

Jan 12, 2022

Box office hits took a backseat this year as more people browsed through Netflix’s new releases instead of venturing out to movie theaters. However, as many movie theaters reopen to the public,...

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Case Study: An Icy Cool Promotion

Jan 05, 2022

Description: 16 Oz. Swiggy Stainless Steel Bottle Industry: Non-Profit What it was purchased for: The item was purchased for a youth camping trip. The bottles were meant to hold the water for a ...

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Case Study: Safety First

Dec 28, 2021

Product: Auto Safety Kit Industry: Banking What it was purchased for: As a gift to anyone who opened a new bank account for over $1,000.00. How it was distributed: The bank was looking for a brande...

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Tasty Products to Satisfy a Sweet Tooth

Dec 21, 2021

If you’re looking for a crowd-pleaser of a promotion, consider candy! Few people can resist the delicious charms of a tasty treat, and giving someone a sweet gift is a great way to have them rem...

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The Secrets to Attracting Ideal Customers

Dec 14, 2021

You put together the business plan, signed the lease, designed an informative website and…*crickets*. It can be pretty discouraging when you put in the effort, but you’re not attracting...

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7 Retro Products That Will Turn Back Time

Dec 06, 2021

Do you ever have that moment when you look at something and you get an overwhelming surge of nostalgia? Everyone loves a good throwback, especially when it's a cool, vintage product. Below are seven r...

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Let's Get Physical! 9 Promo Products for Personal Trainers, Gyms, and More

Nov 29, 2021

Physical fitness is an integral part of leading a healthy life, but it’s not always easy to accomplish on one’s own! That’s where personal trainers, gyms, and fitness classes come in...

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9 Promotional Products for Tech Wizards

Nov 29, 2021

Did you know that American consumers own, on average, at least three connected devices? Add your logo to these top tech accessories and your company will become a part of your customers’ daily l...

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Massive Embroidery

Dec 10, 2019

Our client asked us to recreate a series of small, sew-on embroidered patches as designs covering the entire back of jackets to be given to the company’s team members. We engaged the services o...

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Be Prepared – Flu Season

Dec 10, 2019

Tulane University wanted to put a thermometer in the hands of every student for the early detection of influenza, so we created a wallet-size card to hold a NexTemp personal thermometer. The front of ...

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Chuck Hacks

Dec 10, 2019

When a client asked us for a unique item to tie into their “footprint” themed worldwide marketing campaign, we naturally thought of the Chuck Hacker culture. First, we called our friend ...

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Cork, with a new purpose

Dec 10, 2019

It’s commonly believed there is cork shortage and that its commercial use must not be sustainable. In fact, not only is there is plenty of cork around, it is one of the most sustainable material...

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