PPB December 2019

Watches aren’t usually associated with eco- consciousness, but this Eco-Drive line of watches run without batteries. The watches are created using a technology launched in 1976 that exclusively powers the watch using any light source, whether natural, artificial and even dim light—indoors or outdoors—using a rechargeable lithium ion power cell. The end user never has to worry about losing track of time, and the brand salvages resources; within a year’s time, if all the used batteries from Citizen Watches were stacked on top of one another, it would be taller than the Empire State Building. Citizen Watch America / PPAI 410292, S1 www.citizenwatch.com It’s raining, it’s pouring—but you’ll be thankful your end users have their ponchos, especially the Biodegradable Rain Poncho – Standard *Plant . This poncho, which can be adorned with a logo or brand message, is 100-percent compostable and, when disposed of correctly, will decompose and convert to soil. The poncho is made from bioplastics, including natural starch and sugar alcohol, and it’s also non-GMO. Available in a milky white color (shown). Josanto, LLC / PPAI 720927, S1 / www.josanto.com Truly embracing sustainability, this 100% Recycled Re-Spun Tee is made from consumers’ recycled, donated tees. Giving an entirely new life and look to an existing product, the tees are made using technology like UV sanitation—a waterless process—without the use of added chemicals. Added dyes aren’t part of the process, either, as every color is the result of combining hundreds of recycled tees of the same color. So far, 121,346 tees have been collected and repurposed by Marine Layer, and end users, clients and business owners alike can donate their used tees directly through its website. Marine Layer, Inc. / PPAI 690355, S1 / www.marinelayer.com Danielle Renda is associate editor of PPB. | DECEMBER 2019 | 25 INNOVATE