Honda wanted to raise the green credentials of its lawn and garden equipment and to remind avid gardeners that Honda's range of products is not only good for their garden, it's also good for the environment.
The Solution — A letter that grows.
We printed the direct mail piece on specially made paper containing seeds that could be planted to grow flowers. When consumers planted the letter, it became a permanent (and lovely) part of their garden. In terms of a gardening message, "Honda" literally became part of their garden.
In terms of a green message, we went beyond "Carbon Neutral" and created an idea that would ultimately remove carbon from the atmosphere. Both the envelope and paper were 100% recycled, acid free and environmentally friendly. We even used green friendly inks.
As well as being shortlisted at Cannes, it won a One Show, a Clio, a Montreaux Gold and a Cresta Gold.