Green Your Event: How Eco-Friendly Badges and Lanyards Are Making a Surprising Splash!

Picture this: You're at an event, mingling and networking your little heart out when you glance down at your name tag. Instead of the usual plastic badge holder and metal clip, it's something different, something special. It's a Terra Tag – a symbol of sustainability and innovation in the world of event name badges and conference lanyards.

This is the future of event badges – eco-friendly, stylish, and making a statement far beyond the event itself. This is where we're heading – towards thoughtful, sustainable choices that don't just say who we are but also what we stand for.

The Unseen Cost of Glamour

Ever stopped to think about where all those sleek plastic and metal badges end up after the applause dies down? At events across Australia, from corporate gatherings to wine festivals, the norm has been traditional name badges, plastic badge holders and lanyards with plastic or metal clips that cannot be recycled. The environmental cost of these materials is a growing concern. They often end up in landfill, where they contribute to the mounting problem of waste. It's a reality that Terra Tag aims to change, offering environmentally friendly name badges as a viable and beautiful alternative.

Terra Tag: A Small Change with a Big Impact

Terra Tag is not just about name badges for events; it's about reimagining how we approach all aspects of event branding, from conference badges and lanyards to paper wristbands. Each Terra Tag product, whether it's a lanyard tag for a conference badge holder or event badge holders, is crafted with sustainability at its core, using plantable seed paper or recycled waste paper and biodegradable materials. This innovative approach not only reduces waste but also adds a unique touch to events, making Terra Tag a leader in sustainable name tags.

Terra Tag badges and lanyards don't just reduce waste; they invite us to rethink our impact. It's a choice that echoes far beyond the event hall, offering a glimpse into a future where every detail is considered with care.

Case Studies: Leading by Example

  • Sydney Convention Centre (ICC): At a recent international conference, attendees were ‘wowed’ by their conference name tags made from Terra Tag's herb mix seed-infused paper. This small change sparked conversations about sustainability and left a lasting impression, proving that even DIY name tags can have a significant impact.

  • Women in Wine: This event embraced Terra Tag's eco-friendly name tags, aligning with their commitment to sustainability. Each name tag lanyard represented not just the attendee's identity but their commitment to a greener planet.

  • Tourism Australia's G'Day Australia: Demonstrating that large-scale events can be sustainable, this event featured Terra Tag's conference lanyards and paper wristbands, showcasing Australia's dedication to eco-friendly practices. Tourism Australia chose custom handmade thick paper created from old Australia street directories. The message was clear: caring for our unique Australian ecology is not optional; it's a priority.

Join the Movement Towards Sustainable Event Planning

Choosing Terra Tag means more than just opting for environmentally name badges; it's about being part of a movement towards mindful event planning and intentional choices. It's a commitment to making every detail of your event reflect your values and dedication to the planet. Terra Tag invites all event planners, from those organising small workshops to large conferences, to consider how choices like event lanyards, conference badge holders, and name badges can contribute to a sustainable future.

So, next time you're planning an event, ask yourself: What message do I want to send?”

With Terra Tag, it's one of hope, growth, and commitment to a better world. Let's make every detail count.

Rhonda Sweet

28 years experience as a strategic designer, ethnographic researcher and people leader at Bain, Westpac and McKinsey. I'm insatiably curious and always thinking about the people who experience a solution when I design. I love complex problems quite simply because they present a wide range of perspectives that can be resolved when rooted in deep user research. A Mum, artist, and owner of Terra Tags with an uncommon obsession for medieval Tudor history.

https://www.terratag.com.au/
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