““Conservation isn’t just the business of a few people, it’s a matter that concerns all of us””
Walt Disney was ahead of his time in many ways. After a challenging childhood, he went onto bring the art of animation to life through full length feature films, becoming a pioneering figure of 20th century entertainment and leaving a lasting mark on the development of modern day movies and television.
Disney was a creative genius, but it wasn’t just inside the world of entertainment that his impressive foresight stood out. He understood the challenges our environment faces and the need for sustainability long before it became a recognized issue within the public domain.
In 1950 he famously stated “Conservation isn’t just the business of a few people, it’s a matter that concerns all of us”. Today, the Walt Disney Company is committed to taking meaningful action to protect the environment and leave the natural world in a healthy state for future generations.
At Eco Awards and Gifts, we share the same ethos surrounding conservation and environmentally friendly business actions through a sustainable approach to the custom design and creation of unique, hand-crafted awards, trophies, gifts and plaques.
We were delighted to have the pleasure of designing and crafting custom eco recognition awards from sustainably sourced materials to reward Disney’s Environmental Champions of the Year.
The eco awards feature a bamboo base - the fastest growing woody plant on earth - making it a great sustainable material to use.
Sandwiched between the wood is aluminum - a highly recyclable material that has the potential to be recycled without losing any of its inherent properties. The nature of the metal enabled us to use waterjet cutting to achieve the circular globe shape and Mickey Mouse cut-out.
Combining aluminum and bamboo allowed us to craft the awards completely from sustainably sourced materials. To meet Disney’s high-level branding requirements, the finishing touches include a printed brand logo and personalized text to reward and recognize those taking positive action towards Disney's environmental stewardship.