Insignia provides sustainable products
September 17, 2012
ROSWELL, GA — US Open players and their guests are sported a new accessory at this year’s event that creatively combines sustainability and tennis. For the first time, all credential lanyards used during the tournament were made from recycled tennis ball cans and lids. The lanyards, provided by J.T. Marburger, President of Insignia Promotions, were a new addition to a Green Initiative program that was introduced by the US Open in 2008.
Marburger collected more than 600 lbs. of tennis ball containers and lids from the United States Tennis Association (USTA) from the 2011 US Open and worked with a recycling center to turn the material into recycled polyester (RPET). The material was then weaved into lanyards that are being used to identify US Open participants and their guests.
“Insignia Promotions has become an established leader in finding ways to turn discarded materials into new, fresh and functional promotional products,” said Marburger. “The process is environmentally friendly, economical and creative. We’re thrilled to be working with the United States Tennis Association on such an important and innovative initiative.”
Marburger has led the way for turning hard to recycle items into promotional products in the tennis world. He is able to recycle tennis ball cans, as well as other plastic materials, into apparel, bags, furniture and many other products.
Insignia Promotions, an international business, is built on more than 30 years of experience and provides merchandise to the most recognized brands in the world. The company has also been recognized as one of the Top 100 Companies to Watch by Think London.
For more information about Insignia Promotions, visit insigniapromo.com.
About Insignia Promotions
Insignia Promotions are focused on providing environmentally friendly merchandise to corporate clients. The company has taken a leadership role in the $50 billion dollar promotional merchandise and uniform business by providing “eco-friendly” products to help the environment and create a positive image for their clients.