--- title: Promotional merchandise made from 100% waste description: Promotional merchandise made from 100% waste creating five new colourways inspired by nature.  A biodegradable polymer made from 100% waste and recycled products. image: https://blog.pellacraft.com/hubfs/rHIPS.b%20colourways.jpg --- [![pellacraft](https://blog.pellacraft.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Pellacraft%20-%20LALI%20-%20DK%20Kwark%20-%20Red.png?width=469&height=135&name=Pellacraft%20-%20LALI%20-%20DK%20Kwark%20-%20Red.png "pellacraft")](http://pellacraft.com) - [Blog](https://blog.pellacraft.com/) [Sustainability](https://blog.pellacraft.com/topic/sustainability) , [recycled items](https://blog.pellacraft.com/topic/recycled-items) , [recycled promo products](https://blog.pellacraft.com/topic/recycled-promo-products) , [New products](https://blog.pellacraft.com/topic/new-products) # Promotional merchandise made from 100% waste [By Sam Pella](https://blog.pellacraft.com/author/sam-pella) May 14, 2021 - - - ## Promotional merchandise made from 100% waste creating five new colourways inspired by nature.     We are proud to launch a revolutionary new biodegradable polymer, rHIPS.b. A biodegradable polymer made from 100% waste and recycled products.   ![rHIPS.b Infographic (jpeg)](https://blog.pellacraft.com/hs-fs/hubfs/rHIPS.b%20Infographic%20(jpeg).jpg?width=6204&name=rHIPS.b%20Infographic%20(jpeg).jpg)   rHIPS.b naturally biodegrades in compost, landfill and water by being broken down by over 600 naturally occurring microbes. The biodegradation process is accelerated 200 times faster than standard plastic and is the first of its kind on the promotional merchandise market. It works through the addition of a Biodegradable Additive that enhances the ability of naturally occurring microbes to consume the plastic.    [![rHIPS.b-Products-in-compost](https://blog.pellacraft.com/hs-fs/hubfs/rHIPS.b-Products-in-compost.jpg?width=1080&name=rHIPS.b-Products-in-compost.jpg)](https://www.pellacraft.com/rhips)   Our very clever manufacturers CHX, have designed and created this range exclusively for the promotional merchandise industry with the planet in mind.   #### 5 reasons to love rHIPS.b  [![This is plastic but not as you know it](https://blog.pellacraft.com/hs-fs/hubfs/This%20is%20plastic%20but%20not%20as%20you%20know%20it.jpg?width=250&name=This%20is%20plastic%20but%20not%20as%20you%20know%20it.jpg)](https://www.pellacraft.com/rhips) Plastic but not as you know it – made from 100% waste materials, no virgin material used. [![Fully biodegradable](https://blog.pellacraft.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Fully%20biodegradable.jpg?width=250&name=Fully%20biodegradable.jpg)](https://www.pellacraft.com/rhips) Fully biodegradable: broken down by over 600 naturally occurring microbes 200 times faster than ordinary plastic. Able to biodegrade in home compost, water and landfill.  [![No microplastics just rich biomass](https://blog.pellacraft.com/hs-fs/hubfs/No%20microplastics%20just%20rich%20biomass.jpg?width=250&name=No%20microplastics%20just%20rich%20biomass.jpg)](https://www.pellacraft.com/rhips) No micro-plastics, just rich biomass & water; broken down by friendly microbes digesting the polymer. [![New colourways inspired by nature](https://blog.pellacraft.com/hs-fs/hubfs/New%20colourways%20inspired%20by%20nature.jpg?width=250&name=New%20colourways%20inspired%20by%20nature.jpg)](https://www.pellacraft.com/rhips) New colourways inspired by nature: inspired by the coastal influences of our location, Cornwall. Reminders of recycled history are visible, much like the newspaper pulp found in egg cartons.  [![Designed and manufactured in the UK](https://blog.pellacraft.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Designed%20and%20manufactured%20in%20the%20UK.jpg?width=250&name=Designed%20and%20manufactured%20in%20the%20UK.jpg)](https://www.pellacraft.com/rhips)       Designed & manufactured in the UK: and distributed from Cornwall to wherever it needs to go, which means no air miles and more smiles!    We launch with a concise range of 12 products in the five new colourways; Sky, Sand, Tor, Seaweed and Buoy.   [Click here to view the rHIPS-B range on our website ](https://www.pellacraft.com/rhips-b-products) [Click here to view brochure](https://www.pellacraft.com/rhips)   ![rHIPS.b colourways](https://blog.pellacraft.com/hs-fs/hubfs/rHIPS.b%20colourways.jpg?width=912&name=rHIPS.b%20colourways.jpg) The tactile, muted colourways will appeal to an eco-conscious consumer and offer brands an affordable, genuinely eco alternative to other materials on the market.    For samples, please call the office on 01623 636602.       [All posts](https://blog.pellacraft.com) ###### About Author [Sam Pella](https://blog.pellacraft.com/author/sam-pella) ##### You might also like ![New Research Reveals Branded Merchandise Among the Most Carbon-Efficient Ways to Advertise](https://blog.pellacraft.com/hubfs/pellacraft_earth_ecovadis_blog_header_img_a.jpg) [New Research Reveals Branded Merchandise Among the Most Carbon-Efficient Ways to Advertise](https://blog.pellacraft.com/new-research-reveals-branded-merchandise-among-the-most-carbon-efficient-ways-to-advertise) May 14, 2021 ![What Does Recycled Cotton Actually Mean? 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