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Are acrylic trophies sustainable?

At Gaudio, we’re passionate about designing trophies that not only celebrate achievements, but also make your event a little greener. Many of our clients ask us, “Are acrylic trophies really sustainable?” While virgin acrylic might not get the thumbs-up, recycled acrylic trophies (like the ones we create here at Gaudio) are a real game-changer, offering some serious eco-friendly benefits.

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In today’s blog, we dive into the sustainability factor of virgin vs. recycled acrylic and showcase our top 5 recycled acrylic trophies that prove sustainability and style can go hand in hand.

Assessing the sustainability of acrylic

Virgin Acrylic: Not so sustainable after all

Acrylic trophies may look sleek and shiny, but did you know that virgin acrylic is derived from fossil fuels such as petroleum and natural gas? The process of turning these into acrylic is extremely energy-intensive and leaves behind a hefty carbon footprint. One of the main issues with virgin acrylic is that it doesn’t break down, meaning most of it ends up in landfills; sticking around long after your awards ceremony has ended.

So, if sustainability is a priority for your business, we suggest skipping virgin acrylic and opting for its greener recycled alternative…

Recycled Acrylic: The eco-friendly hero

Recycled acrylic is a true eco-friendly champion. Made from repurposed acrylic products and manufacturing off-cuts, this version uses much less energy to produce and keeps waste out of our landfills. By choosing recycled acrylic trophies, you’re not only getting a high quality, custom made award, but you’re also helping protect the planet for future generations.

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Our top recycled acrylic trophies

Gaudio is passionate about all things sustainability. Our team has crafted some stunning custom recycled acrylic trophies over the years that truly demonstrate eco-friendly excellence. Here are a few of our favourites:

GIMA Awards

Hailed as the garden industry event of the year, the GIMA Awards celebrate all things green-thumbed. We created an eye-catching, eco-conscious trophy design that fused the natural elements from the GIMA logo with 100% sustainable materials. Think recycled white acrylic backing, clear acrylic facia, and a recycled metallic gold leaf design. These trophies served as a perfect tribute to an industry that is all about nurturing the environment.

Hewlett Packard Plaques

At Gaudio, we don’t stop at recycled acrylic trophies; eco-friendly plaques are another one of our specialities. For Hewlett Packard’s Partner Accreditation Scheme, we designed these dual-layer aluminium wall plaques featuring a recycled acrylic glass effect layer. Finished with a high-end metal standoff, these plaques perfectly combined elegance with sustainability, creating a sleek look without compromising the wellbeing of our planet. 

Recycled acrylic trophy for the GIMA Awards

RSB Lifetime Achievement Award

When the legendary Sir David Attenborough is on the recipient list, you know this award has to be special. Collaborating with the Royal Society of Biology for the Lifetime Achievement Award, we crafted a showstopping acrylic trophy as iconic as the man himself. Using recycled acrylic leaves in varying shades of green mounted on a solid wooden base, we delivered a one-of-a-kind award that was truly green, both literally and figuratively. 

Street Trees Awards

What better way to congratulate the Community Action Award winner for The Woodland Trust’s Street Trees Awards than with a stunning sustainable trophy? For this trophy design, we took inspiration from nature itself, crafting a freestanding recycled acrylic trophy with sustainably sourced wooden detailing. Finished with a stencilled tree line design, this trophy was a fitting tribute to an organisation that is committed to preserving the natural world.

COVID Response Awards

When it came to honouring organisations that went above and beyond during the COVID-19 pandemic, the COVID Response Awards needed to make a real impact. We designed a custom trophy featuring a responsibly sourced wooden base and freestanding recycled acrylic. The striking blue acrylic motif looked striking against the natural wood variations, creating a trophy that was as powerful in message as it was sustainable in design.

Recycled acrylic trophy for the RSB Lifetime Achievement Award

Recycled acrylic trophies worth celebrating

Gaudio believes in celebrating achievements in ways that are good for both people and the planet. We’re proud to harness sustainable practices within every step of our process – from design all the way through to delivery. Whether you’re considering a recycled acrylic trophy or you wish to explore other eco-friendly materials, we’ll work with you to craft a sustainable masterpiece that fully aligns with your eco-conscious values.

Explore our gallery of recycled acrylic awards and trophies and take the first step towards a greener, more sustainable future today.

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