Reimagining Corporate Events with a Hands-On Approach
When Gebze-Izmir Highway Operations and Maintenance Company (GIIB) wanted to offer its 1,500 employees something beyond traditional corporate gifts, they partnered with Bitti Gitti to create an experience that would be both meaningful and environmentally responsible.
The result? A series of dynamic screen printing workshops that transformed team members from passive recipients into active creators of their own sustainable tote bags.
Why This Workshop Made a Difference
Across four different regional offices, GIIB employees gathered to learn screen printing techniques under the guidance of Bitti Gitti's communications master Kerem Güneş. Each participant designed and printed their own tote bag, creating personal keepsakes they could use for years to come or gift to loved ones.
What made this event stand out was how it aligned practical sustainability with genuine team engagement:
- Hands-On Creativity: Employees experienced the satisfaction of creating something useful with their own hands
- Sustainable Materials: All screens and squeegees were handcrafted from FSC-certified birch wood in Bitti Gitti's workshop
- Water-Based Inks: GIIB's corporate green was specially mixed using eco-friendly water-based inks
- Long-Lasting Results: Unlike digital printing, screen printing creates vibrant designs that withstand years of washing and use
Measurable Environmental Impact
The environmental benefits of this approach were substantial and quantifiable:
- Plastic Reduction: Each tote bag replaces approximately 104 plastic bags per year when used twice weekly. For 1,500 participants using their bags for 3+ years, this prevented over 468,000 single-use plastic bags from entering circulation.
- Production Footprint: Standard promotional polyester totes generate about 2.3 kg of CO2 per bag, while organic cotton totes produce just 0.5 kg—creating a difference of 2,700 kg CO2 for this project.
- Transport Emissions: By using locally made materials rather than imported promotional items from overseas manufacturers, the project saved approximately 1,125 kg of transport-related CO2 emissions.
- Extended Lifespan: Screen-printed totes typically remain in active use 3-5 times longer than digital-printed promotional bags, preventing the need for replacement products and saving an estimated 5,400 kg of additional CO2.
The total environmental impact represented approximately 9.2 tons of CO2 emissions avoided compared to traditional promotional products—equivalent to taking a car off the road for 45,000 kilometers.
Bring This Experience to Your Organization—Anywhere in the World
At Bitti Gitti, we've designed our Screen Printing Kit to make this same transformative experience available to organizations globally. Our complete kit includes:
- Handcrafted Wooden Screens: Made from FSC-certified birch wood, built to last for hundreds of prints
- Wooden Squeegees: Ergonomic tools that deliver perfect ink application every time
- Water-Based Fabric Inks: Eco-friendly, non-toxic inks in your choice of colors
- Comprehensive Tutorials: Step-by-step guides that make the process accessible to anyone
With just one shipment, your team gets everything needed to host multiple workshops or produce dozens of custom-printed items, from tote bags to t-shirts—all while creating memorable team experiences and demonstrating your commitment to sustainability.
Why Organizations Choose This Approach
This workshop format has proven especially valuable for:
- Team Building: Creating something together builds connections beyond traditional meeting structures
- Sustainability Initiatives: Demonstrates tangible commitment to environmental values
- Memorable Corporate Events: Provides an unexpected, engaging activity for retreats or celebrations
- Employee Appreciation: Delivers meaningful experiences rather than forgettable swag
Participant Reactions
The impact of this approach is best captured in participants' own words:
"I've been given dozens of corporate branded items over my career, but this is the first one I'm genuinely proud to use every day. The fact that I made it myself makes all the difference." - Workshop Participant
"We typically throw away promotional items after a few months, but I've been using this tote for everything from groceries to beach trips. Every time I use it, I remember our team experience." - Department Manager
Create Your Own Sustainable Workshop
Whether you're planning a corporate retreat in New York, a team event in London, or a company-wide initiative across multiple locations, our Screen Printing Kit brings the same hands-on, sustainable experience to your organization.
With Bitti Gitti's all-in-one kit, you can:
- Host workshops for groups of any size
- Create custom-designed sustainable products
- Build team connections through creative collaboration
- Demonstrate your environmental values through action, not just words
One kit provides everything needed for multiple events—eliminating waste while creating lasting impact.
Ready to bring this sustainable creative experience to your team? Visit bitti-gitti.com/screen-printing-kit or contact us at hello@bitti-gitti.com to discuss how we can customize this workshop for your organization's needs.
