Direct Answer. A recycled promotional item made from your own plastic is now possible in Quebec. kotmo collects your waste — billboards, hard hats, end-of-life signage — and transforms them into custom branded items, produced locally in Quebec by two local businesses.
Your operations generate end-of-life plastic. Decommissioned signage, hard hats to be retired, equipment to be replaced. These materials don't have to end up in an anonymous recycling bin. kotmo offers a direct approach: collecting your company's plastic and turning it into a recycled promotional item that reflects your brand, entirely manufactured in Quebec.
What you get is not a generic recycled plastic item from an unknown source. It's an item designed from your own material, traceable, carrying an authentic story about your organization's environmental commitment.
How to transform your plastic into a recycled promotional item?
The process is structured in four steps. kotmo coordinates the entire process — from collection to delivery — with two established manufacturing partners in Quebec.
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Collection — your plastic (panels, helmets, rigid equipment) is collected by our team.
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Transformation — the material is processed and shaped by a specialized Quebec manufacturer.
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Personalization — your logo is applied by UV or digital printing on the finished item.
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Delivery — personalized items are returned to you in 5 to 8 weeks depending on the chosen product.
The entire circuit is Quebec-based, from raw material to finished product. kotmo is B Corp certified: each step is subject to rigorous social and environmental performance requirements.
What types of company plastics can be collected?
Many types of plastics found in work, construction, or office environments can be recovered for this type of project. Here are the most common:
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Display and signage panels — indoor or outdoor, end-of-life (acrylic, HDPE, rigid PVC)
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Decommissioned hard hats — whose regulatory lifespan is limited; they represent a predictable and constant volume in construction companies
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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) — rigid shells, structural plastic masks
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Industrial crates, boxes, and storage containers — recurring rigid plastics in manufacturing environments
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Office accessories and furniture — rigid plastic stands, bins, organizers
Recoverability depends on the resin type and available volume. Our team confirms feasibility during a free, no-obligation quote. Also, check out our upcycling collection to discover all valorization possibilities.
Two promotional items designed from your plastic
kotmo offers two formats of recycled plastic promotional items, both manufactured in Quebec, involving two local businesses in the production chain.
The custom recycled keychain — starting at $3.25
Made from your upcycled plastic, customized with double-sided digital UV printing included in the unit price. The ring is delivered in bulk, ready for distribution.
| Feature |
Detail |
| Material |
Upcycled plastic (your source) |
| Printing |
Double-sided digital UV included |
| Production time |
4 to 5 weeks after collection |
| Total time |
6 to 8 weeks |
| Manufacturing location |
Quebec — 2 local businesses |
| Unit price |
Starting at $3.25 |
Ideal for internal awareness campaigns, client events, or high-volume distribution.
→ See the custom recycled keychain
The custom recycled hair clip — starting at $9.60
The texture and colors reflect the material's origin — a deliberate design choice to make the recycling process visible and spark conversation. Delivered with a custom card included.
| Feature |
Detail |
| Material |
Recycled plastic (your source) |
| Customization |
Custom card included |
| Production time |
3 to 4 weeks after collection |
| Total time |
5 to 6 weeks |
| Manufacturing location |
Quebec — 2 local businesses |
| Unit price |
Starting at $9.60 |
Particularly suitable for corporate gift boxes, CSR launch events, or any distribution of items that tell a story.
→ See the custom recycled hair clip
What differentiates this approach from classic recycled promotional items
The vast majority of eco-friendly promotional item suppliers use generic recycled plastic — untraceable, collected from international channels. This is not the case here.
With kotmo, your plastic becomes your items. The concrete differences:
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Total traceability — the material is known, identified, sourced directly from your company
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Authentic brand story — your decommissioned hard hat becomes a keychain distributed to your customers: a true, verifiable story
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Closed-loop circular economy — plastic does not leave your cycle; it returns in a useful and branded form
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Visible and tangible commitment — the item itself is proof of your eco-responsible approach
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Local manufacturing — two Quebec companies involved, zero offshoring
This approach aligns with the guidelines of RECYC-QUÉBEC, which promotes the valorization of plastic materials before their disposal.
Your plastic has a useful second life. Get a free quote to transform your waste into branded items made in Quebec.
→ Request a free quote
Key takeaways: misconceptions about recycled plastic promo items
"My plastic is too worn to be transformed."
Structurally intact plastic, even if visually degraded, can often be valorized. Feasibility is assessed free of charge before any production commitment.
"It's too long — I need my items quickly."
The total lead time is 5 to 8 weeks depending on the product. For urgent needs, our team can offer alternatives in the catalog with shorter lead times.
"It will inevitably be more expensive than a standard promo item."
The recycled keychain is available starting at $3.25 per unit — a competitive price for a promotional item manufactured locally from your own plastic.
"The item will look cheap because it's made of recycled plastic."
The recycled hair clip is designed to be aesthetically distinctive. The visibly recycled aspect — natural texture and marbling of the material — is a desired property, not a defect.
The essential in 5 points
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Your company plastic is transformable — panels, helmets, PPE, and rigid equipment are recoverable sources to create your branded items.
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The process is entirely Quebec-based — two local companies participate in each production, from raw material to finished item.
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Two products available — recycled keychain (starting at $3.25) and recycled hair clip (starting at $9.60), printing included.
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Traceability is the real differentiator — it's your transformed plastic, not generic recycled material from an unknown source.
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kotmo is B Corp certified, made in Quebec — independently verified environmental and social performance.
Frequently asked questions about recycled promotional items
What is a recycled promotional item made from my company's plastic?
It's a branded item designed directly from the plastic your organization has generated — decommissioned display panels, retired hard hats, end-of-life equipment. The plastic is collected, transformed in Quebec by two local companies, then personalized with your logo.
What types of company plastics can be transformed into promotional items?
Rigid plastics are the most suitable: signage panels (acrylic, HDPE, rigid PVC), decommissioned protective helmets, personal protective equipment shells, industrial crates. Our team confirms feasibility based on the resin type and available volume during a free evaluation.
What is the delivery time for a recycled plastic promotional item?
For the recycled keychain, the total lead time is 6 to 8 weeks (including 4 to 5 weeks of production after collection). For the recycled hair clip, the total lead time is 5 to 6 weeks (including 3 to 4 weeks of production). These lead times start from the collection of the plastic.
What is the unit price of a recycled promotional item at kotmo?
The personalized recycled keychain is available starting at $3.25 per unit, double-sided UV printing included. The personalized recycled hair clip is available starting at $9.60 per unit, custom card included.
How is this offer different from a generic recycled plastic promo item?
The fundamental difference is traceability. Most suppliers use recycled plastic of unknown origin. kotmo transforms your own company plastic: the material is identified, sourced from your organization, and the final item carries an authentic story about your commitment to the circular economy.
Is kotmo certified for manufacturing recycled plastic items in Quebec?
kotmo is B Corp certified, a certification that assesses social and environmental performance according to rigorous, independently verified criteria. Recycled promotional items are manufactured in Quebec by two local companies involved in each production.
How can I get a quote to transform my plastic into promotional items?
Contact our team via the free quote form on kotmo.ca. Describe the type of plastic available and the approximate volume. Our team evaluates feasibility and offers options adapted to your project, with no obligation.
Will other recycled plastic promotional items be available at kotmo?
kotmo is actively developing its range of promotional items designed from recovered plastics. Contact our team directly to learn about current possibilities based on the type of plastic available in your company.
The production times indicated are approximate and may vary depending on the ordered volume and the availability of manufacturing partners. Please contact our team to confirm the exact lead times applicable to your project.
Recycled promotional item: your plastic, your logo
Your operations generate end-of-life plastic. Decommissioned signage, hard hats to be retired, equipment to be replaced. These materials don't have to end up in an anonymous recycling bin. kotmo offers a direct approach: collecting your company's plastic and turning it into a recycled promotional item that reflects your brand, entirely manufactured in Quebec.
What you get is not a generic recycled plastic item from an unknown source. It's an item designed from your own material, traceable, carrying an authentic story about your organization's environmental commitment.
How to transform your plastic into a recycled promotional item?
The process is structured in four steps. kotmo coordinates the entire process — from collection to delivery — with two established manufacturing partners in Quebec.
The entire circuit is Quebec-based, from raw material to finished product. kotmo is B Corp certified: each step is subject to rigorous social and environmental performance requirements.
What types of company plastics can be collected?
Many types of plastics found in work, construction, or office environments can be recovered for this type of project. Here are the most common:
Recoverability depends on the resin type and available volume. Our team confirms feasibility during a free, no-obligation quote. Also, check out our upcycling collection to discover all valorization possibilities.
Two promotional items designed from your plastic
kotmo offers two formats of recycled plastic promotional items, both manufactured in Quebec, involving two local businesses in the production chain.
The custom recycled keychain — starting at $3.25
Made from your upcycled plastic, customized with double-sided digital UV printing included in the unit price. The ring is delivered in bulk, ready for distribution.
Ideal for internal awareness campaigns, client events, or high-volume distribution.
→ See the custom recycled keychain
The custom recycled hair clip — starting at $9.60
The texture and colors reflect the material's origin — a deliberate design choice to make the recycling process visible and spark conversation. Delivered with a custom card included.
Particularly suitable for corporate gift boxes, CSR launch events, or any distribution of items that tell a story.
→ See the custom recycled hair clip
What differentiates this approach from classic recycled promotional items
The vast majority of eco-friendly promotional item suppliers use generic recycled plastic — untraceable, collected from international channels. This is not the case here.
With kotmo, your plastic becomes your items. The concrete differences:
This approach aligns with the guidelines of RECYC-QUÉBEC, which promotes the valorization of plastic materials before their disposal.
Key takeaways: misconceptions about recycled plastic promo items
"My plastic is too worn to be transformed."
Structurally intact plastic, even if visually degraded, can often be valorized. Feasibility is assessed free of charge before any production commitment.
"It's too long — I need my items quickly."
The total lead time is 5 to 8 weeks depending on the product. For urgent needs, our team can offer alternatives in the catalog with shorter lead times.
"It will inevitably be more expensive than a standard promo item."
The recycled keychain is available starting at $3.25 per unit — a competitive price for a promotional item manufactured locally from your own plastic.
"The item will look cheap because it's made of recycled plastic."
The recycled hair clip is designed to be aesthetically distinctive. The visibly recycled aspect — natural texture and marbling of the material — is a desired property, not a defect.
The essential in 5 points
Frequently asked questions about recycled promotional items
What is a recycled promotional item made from my company's plastic?
It's a branded item designed directly from the plastic your organization has generated — decommissioned display panels, retired hard hats, end-of-life equipment. The plastic is collected, transformed in Quebec by two local companies, then personalized with your logo.
What types of company plastics can be transformed into promotional items?
Rigid plastics are the most suitable: signage panels (acrylic, HDPE, rigid PVC), decommissioned protective helmets, personal protective equipment shells, industrial crates. Our team confirms feasibility based on the resin type and available volume during a free evaluation.
What is the delivery time for a recycled plastic promotional item?
For the recycled keychain, the total lead time is 6 to 8 weeks (including 4 to 5 weeks of production after collection). For the recycled hair clip, the total lead time is 5 to 6 weeks (including 3 to 4 weeks of production). These lead times start from the collection of the plastic.
What is the unit price of a recycled promotional item at kotmo?
The personalized recycled keychain is available starting at $3.25 per unit, double-sided UV printing included. The personalized recycled hair clip is available starting at $9.60 per unit, custom card included.
How is this offer different from a generic recycled plastic promo item?
The fundamental difference is traceability. Most suppliers use recycled plastic of unknown origin. kotmo transforms your own company plastic: the material is identified, sourced from your organization, and the final item carries an authentic story about your commitment to the circular economy.
Is kotmo certified for manufacturing recycled plastic items in Quebec?
kotmo is B Corp certified, a certification that assesses social and environmental performance according to rigorous, independently verified criteria. Recycled promotional items are manufactured in Quebec by two local companies involved in each production.
How can I get a quote to transform my plastic into promotional items?
Contact our team via the free quote form on kotmo.ca. Describe the type of plastic available and the approximate volume. Our team evaluates feasibility and offers options adapted to your project, with no obligation.
Will other recycled plastic promotional items be available at kotmo?
kotmo is actively developing its range of promotional items designed from recovered plastics. Contact our team directly to learn about current possibilities based on the type of plastic available in your company.
The production times indicated are approximate and may vary depending on the ordered volume and the availability of manufacturing partners. Please contact our team to confirm the exact lead times applicable to your project.