Subject: About those medals

 

Hi [Organiser’s Name],

 

Thank you. I know how much hard work goes into organising your events and your effort is really appreciated.

 

I wanted to share an idea for your medals that could ease the environmental cost of your event.

 

I recently came across Better Medals from Earth Runs. They’re handmade in the UK, embedded with wildflower seeds, and every one plants a tree. Instead of clutter, they leave a legacy — and don’t end up in landfill.

 

I love getting a medal — but I don’t like knowing it’ll be shoved in a drawer or binned in years to come. I run for my health, my head, and because getting to the finish line is bloody hard work. So although I want to receive something, I love the idea that it could grow for years to come.

 

The facts back it up: millions of medals are produced every year, and most eventually hit landfill. Better Medals have already planted over 40,000 trees and diverted hundreds of kilos from landfill.

 

Their offer is simple:

• No landfill. They grow wildflowers instead. Even the ribbon is biodegradable.

• No greenwashing. Each medal plants a real tree, with an impact report to prove it and a QR code on each medal so your participants can see the difference you’ve made. 

• No panic. Order early with wiggle room, so you’re covered if numbers shift.

 

If you want to check them out for yourselves, their manifesto is here: www.bettermedals.org/manifesto. If you want to calculate what you’ll save the planet, check out their calculator here: www.bettermedals.org/calculator.

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Thanks for considering it. It would mean a lot to me to cross your finish line knowing the medal I take home is part of something better.

 

All the best,

[Your Name]