EcoPlum is not a promotional products company that ventured into sustainability, it is a sustainability company that ventured into promotional products.
Gia Machlin founded EcoPlum in 2007 after a long stint in the health insurance industry. She had sold the software company she founded in 1998 and was looking to do something more impactful. She had young kids at the time and wanted a better world for them. She took her entrepreneurial experience and started EcoPlum, an online marketplace for certified eco-friendly consumer products, hoping to educate and reward consumers for shopping sustainably.
Dede, Silvia and Marcia joined her soon after, and EcoPlum became known as a trusted source for sustainable products and information.
In 2015, EcoPlum was approached by a Fortune 500 corporation wanting to purchase 1000 smartphone stands made of reclaimed wood, branded with their company logo. EcoPlum jumped on the opportunity to work with businesses and make a bigger impact. That’s when EcoPlum Business Gifts was born.
Sam and Stephen then came on board and EcoPlum began to focus solely on its promotional products business. EcoPlum now works with major universities, Fortune 100 corporations, other large companies, many small to medium size enterprises (SMEs) and non-profits - all over the world.
EcoPlum solidified its commitment to sustainability in 2022 when it became a certified B Corporation. This designation took over 2 years to achieve and put EcoPlum among a select group of companies meeting the highest standards in environmental performance, legal accountability, and public transparency. Only an estimated one-third (33%) to one-half (50%) of companies that apply for certification get certified.
With a passion for environmental awareness, EcoPlum doesn’t just supply its clients with promotional products they can feel good about, EcoPlum also offer insights into today’s environmental challenges and the crucial role their client’s play as business leaders.
All the EcoPlum Sustainable Swag® branded promotional products meet strict sustainability criteria to deliver unique, high-quality reusable and functional gifts that help organizations showcase their brand and values.
