Storm Creek To Host Webinar On Sustainable Success In Promo

Elizabeth Wimbush, PPAI’s director of sustainability and responsibility, will be joining the panel discussion on April 9.

Published April 3, 2025

John Corrigan

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Here’s an event to add to your Earth Month celebrations.

Storm Creek (PPAI 438091, Gold) – the No. 43 supplier in the PPAI 100 – is hosting a webinar on the evolving importance of sustainability in the promotional products industry.

Laura Smith, sustainability and compliance lead at Storm Creek, will join Nira Maya, director of business development for Mexico and the West Coast at bluesign (PPAI 825888), and Elizabeth Wimbush, director of sustainability and responsibility at PPAI, for a panel discussion.

bluesign is a business services provider specializing in sustainable textile production.
Storm Creek was the first U.S.-based promo firm to join the bluesign System.

The session aims to provide insight into what certifications distributors should ask for from their suppliers, what sustainable practices are essential in 2025 and what the future will hold for promo.

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Whether you’re looking to stay ahead of emerging trends or seeking ways to offer your clients more sustainable options, this webinar will provide you with the knowledge and tools to make a meaningful impact.

You can earn one Certified Advertising Specialist (CAS) credit for attending the full session.

The webinar takes place at 12 p.m. ET on April 9. Register here.

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