subject: Wooden Flash Drives Make A Positive Environmental Statement [print this page] Computers are not generally thought of as a "green" product. However, if your company is environmentally conscious, you can be business savvy and make a statement about your company's commitment to Mother Earth with wooden flash drives.
Even if your ultimate goal isn't to save the planet, wooden flash drives with your company's logo makes a classy and unique corporate gift and promotional item.
However, because they are made mostly from renewable resource, they are gaining in popularity among environmentally conscious companies. If you're worried that the manufacture of such devices is harming trees, you can opt for USBs made from bamboo, which grows quickly and is considered one of the most environmentally friendly materials.
Many companies that provide wooden USBs offer customers a variety of styles and woods to choose from, from the eco-friendly bamboo, to hardwoods such as maple, redwood or walnut. Typically, you'll be able to pick from a variety of stains, woods, and grains, as well as styles. Prices are dependent on the capacity of the unit rather than the type of wood used.
Wooden drives can be heat-stamped or your logo can be silk-screened onto it. These drivers are a good choice for companies that what to exude a bit of class into their promotional USBs. Keep in mind that wooden USBs can be a bit pricier than plastic or metal drives, but the difference when ordering in bulk becomes negligible. It's all about making a statement about your company.
A word of caution: Because this is such a great and unique corporate gift, some hobbyists are getting into the wood USB game. While these drives may work perfectly fine, they also might be using the cheapest possible components. Look for a company that specializes in creating flash drives and that also offers wooden designs. Remember, what's on the inside is as important as how the drive looks on the outside.
