Heather Smartt, formally the Global Director of Product Development and Sustainability, now Global Head of Goldstar, discusses the global steps Goldstar takes to create better, responsibly sourced products. This is crucial because it's what discerning buyers are demanding. It's not just good business; it's a necessity. Goldstar has innovative products and resources to help you sell them.

Learn more here: https://ideas.simplygoldstar.com/category/made-better/

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Uploaded on Jun 4, 2024

Upcycling and recycling made easy! SwagCycle is an innovative company that saw a need and developed a simple process for repurposing and recycling products. Ben Grossman shares why it matters to have this process in place to keep products out of landfills and create a more sustainable environment for the branded merch industry. Enjoy this engaging conversation and learn how any company can take advantage of what SwagCycle is doing.

Learn more about SwagCycle here: swagcycle.net/

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Uploaded on May 1, 2024

In this on-location conversation from the California coast, Daniel Rufenacht, CEO of bluesign, shares how throwing stones at a window as a child opened the door to his experience with chemicals. The lesson his dad taught him directed his life's course. This beautiful location is appropriate because the ocean and the things we appreciate are slowly being destroyed. Get a glimpse into "Why It Matters" to Daniel and bluesign system partners to do a better job in how we produce the products we sell and use.

Learn more about bluesign here: bluesign.com/en/
Check out the extensive list of global brands embracing bluesign here: https://bit.ly/4a3XXSu

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Uploaded on Apr 30, 2024

Hillary Morris, Chief Excitement Officer, Pin Guru, Mom of the Year, and Excellent Wife Award Winner at Taco 'Bout Pins, shares a blast of energy taco 'bouting Why It Matters to do things differently and do good stuff. "Slapping a logo on a product is old and outdated. We need to think outside the box." Hillary will inspire and fire you up about how creativity and giving back is a business win.

Learn more here: tacoboutpins.com/

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Uploaded on Apr 24, 2024

It's a Team effort! In this conversation with Sterling Wilson, the President of Pop! Promos shares his passion for why it matters to do things right and how that impacts his business on many levels. Much of their excellent work is driven by their Team's desire to make a difference. Sterling shares some jewels here! Take a few minutes and enjoy the conversation.

Learn more about Pop! Promos here: poppromos.com/

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Uploaded on Apr 22, 2024

Enjoy this thought-provoking, honest conversation on Why It Matters with Peerless President Dan Edge. Get Dan's take on RPET and why it may not be as good for the environment as we think. We discuss takeaway points from PPAI's Product Responsibility Summit and offer insights on selling better branded merch.

Learn more about Peerless here: peerlessumbrella.com/

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Uploaded on Mar 19, 2024

Doug Jackson, the President and "Product Visionary" of Storm Creek Apparel, shares "Why IT Matters" to create a quality, sustainable product and the steps they take to make it happen.

Learn more about Storm Creek here: https://www.stormcreek.com/

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Released on Mar 19, 2024