Behind the European webshop sits a Dutch company based in Barneveld, a small town in the province of Gelderland. Since 2009, the team has supplied businesses, government organisations and institutions across Europe with eco-friendly promotional products.
The range covers more than 1,200 items, from seed paper and cotton tote bags to Dopper water bottles and Tony’s Chocolonely chocolate bars. With close to 30 employees, an in-house printing facility and a customer rating of 9.3 out of 10 on Kiyoh, the company has carved out a clear position in a market traditionally dominated by plastic pens and disposable lighters.
What Makes Sustainable Promotional Gifts From Barneveld Different From Traditional Promotional Products?
Seed Paper That Turns Into Wildflowers
The product that sets the company apart from conventional promotional suppliers is seed paper. It looks and feels like regular card stock and can be printed in full colour, but contains embedded flower seeds. Once the recipient no longer needs the card, calendar or bookmark, they plant it in soil and water it. Within weeks, wildflowers emerge. The paper is available in standard sizes from A7 to A3, as well as custom shapes, envelopes and confetti boxes.
Businesses use seed paper for direct mailings, trade show giveaways and seasonal campaigns. Through Greengiving.eu, orders can be placed across the European Union with free delivery and a quote within one working day.
Established Brands With Their Own Stories
Alongside proprietary products, the shop carries well-known sustainable brands. Dopper bottles, designed to reduce single-use plastic, can be printed with a company logo. Bambook offers erasable notebooks that aim to cut paper waste.
Tony’s Chocolonely brings its mission of slave-free chocolate into the corporate gifting space. Senator and Prodir provide writing instruments made from recycled or bio-based materials.
Each brand carries a narrative beyond the product itself, which gives the recipient something to talk about rather than something to throw away.
In-house Printing and Fast Turnaround
An employee explains that the printing facility at the Barneveld headquarters makes a noticeable difference in delivery times. “Popular items such as pens, notebooks and Dopper bottles are printed on site. That means we don’t depend on external suppliers for turnaround. For standard products, we often deliver within a few working days, even with custom branding.”
Small quantities are also possible. Cotton bags, for instance, are available with full-colour printing even in modest runs. This lowers the barrier for organisations that need just a handful of gifts for a single event or team outing.
A Green Constitution for Every Product
All items in the range must meet what the company calls its Groene Grondwet, an internal set of standards governing materials and manufacturing processes. The business holds an EcoVadis certificate, runs a CO2-neutral website and is a member of PPP, the Platform for Promotional Products. Fairtrade-certified cotton bags, wheat straw pens and recycled material totes are standard rather than exceptions.
Reference clients include McKinsey, Beiersdorf, Lillydoo and HeyJobs, a spread that suggests sustainable gifting has moved well beyond the environmental sector.
A Showroom for Those Who Want to See Before They Order
Customer Laura from Munich shares her experience. “We ordered seed paper postcards for an employee event. The quote arrived the same day, and the cards looked far better than expected. Several colleagues actually planted them. It was the first promotional item that started real conversations.”
Visitors who prefer to see products in person can book an appointment at the showroom on Anthonie Fokkerstraat in Barneveld. The team advises in English, Dutch and German.
