Sustainable memory stick alternatives
A USB memory stick can be a practical gift if it is being used by the recipient. The regular lifetime of an USB is 1500 cycles of writing and erasing which depending on use can mean years. Though the key components of an USB are usually made out of non-eco-friendly plastic and metal parts, the sustainable options allow you to change a plastic cover out for an alternative option. Another positive element of a memory stick is that you can include informative material on it and skip out on printing out booklets and other material that you would usually hand out in the goodie bag.
Our first choice is an USB made out of sustainable cork and recycled cardboard. It is small and a logo can easily be printed on it’s cover. The downside is that it is only 16 GB. If you think that the receiver of this USB will be more likely to transfer bigger files. Choosing an USB with larger memory is a more sustainable option since it will be used more.
Click here to buy Price: 10.46 EUR The second and the cheapest option is a simple USB with cardboard cover. The only downside we can think of is how durable the cardboard is. Click here to buy Price: 5.32 EUR |
This option is 32 GB with a cover out of bamboo.
Bamboo is generally a more ecologically friendly material since it grows fast, requires no fertilisers and self generates from it’s own roots so it does not need to be planted. Click here to buy Price: 8.83 EUR |