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Who Is Activist Abby? 8 Question Interview With “Kid” Bag Ban Activist

It isn’t hard to miss that one of the most influential activists in the bag ban movement, Activist Abby, is only 14. It also isn’t hard to miss is that her work has sparked not only debate and resulting bag ban initiatives, but she has been an inspiration to not only kids, but adults and politicians throughout the country and I would go so far as to stay, the world as well. She was even an inspiration to us here at Factory Direct Promos (FDP) as her work pushed us to create our bag ban map!

3 Easy Ways to Green Your Tradeshow Travel

When planning for a tradeshow it is incredibly easy to be consumed by coordinating for the actual show itself. From signage, to takeaways, to training your staff and incorporating green materials into your booth there are a lot of elements that require your attention. One aspect that is easy to overlook, but can have a huge impact on the overall greenness of your event, is travel. I recently outlined three ways to travel green and increase the overall eco-friendliness of your next tradeshow in a post for TSNN , and I wanted to share.

Doing Business in California? Here’s What You Need to Know About the Bag Ban

The California state-wide disposable plastic bag ban known as SB 270, will alter business in the state if the governor signs it into law on September 30. The law aims to ban disposable plastic bags in supermarkets and drug stores starting on July 1, 2015, and will apply to smaller grocery stores and convenience stores beginning July 1, 2016. The ban will impact grocery, drug and convenience stores the most since these establishments will have to comply with the ban by having paper or reusable grocery shopping bags available.

3 Reusable Bags That Offer Great ROI from Your Corporate Holiday Gifting

It’s not too early to start planning your corporate holiday gifting. Taking care of this now means that’s one less thing to coordinate later during the holiday rush which is already knocking at our door. Plus, the sooner in the season you can get your gift to your clients, vendors and other business associates, the sooner it will work double duty to market your brand and strengthen relationships with clients for years to come.

5 Fun Eco-Facts to Inspire

Sometimes you stumble across tidbits of information that seem like they cannot possibly be true, but the more you think about it the more you realize it can very well be true. Facts like that can easily inspire you to learn more or make changes to reverse the impact of a negative fact or spread the word and encourage a positive practice that makes the word a better place. With this in mind we decided to share 5 eco facts we were surprised to learn and the inspiration we pull from these truths.

Today and Always…We Will Never Forget

This morning everyone at SBS Brands, our parent company, received an email from a co-worker asking us all to take a few moments out of our day to reflect and think of those who lost their lives on 9- 11, those who fight to keep us safe each day and the families of all of those who lost their lives and those that still fight and we wanted to share her sentiment.

Eco-Special on Reusable Bags Makes Now the Best Time to Go Green with Your Marketing

For a limited time you can score a great deal on our Custom Fast Track Bags. These reusable bags can be used to effectively market your brand as a takeaway for your next trade show, as corporate gifts, for use in retail sales, and so much more.

Here’s Your Latest News on The California Statewide Bag Ban

SB 270 has cleared several hurdles and is on the verge of becoming law. The proposed bill which last week seemed to be in jeopardy of not passing and is the handiwork of Senators Alex Padilla, Kevin de Leon and Ricardo Lara passed both houses and now all that remains for this disposable plastic bag ban to become official is a signature from the Governor, Jerry Brown which needs to happen by September 30.

Top 10 Corporate Social Responsibility Blogs

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is essentially a business model that features self-regulation. How individual businesses practice CSR can vary. Some businesses implement legal or ethical standards such as protocols established by third party organizations that regulate resources and/or processes. Other businesses put CSR into play by working to embrace social good and have a positive impact.

10 Easy Ways to Help Mother Earth

There are so many things you can do to help the Mother Earth from from making small everyday changes to making bigger changes that require more of your time. What is important to remember is that everything adds up and has an impact – from efforts to conserve electricity, to reduce carbon emissions and even how you dispose of items you no longer need.

How Likely is it That California Will Become the First State to Ban Single-Use Plastic Shopping Bags?

Over 100 cities and counties in California have switched to paper and reusable shopping bags due to laws banning single-use plastic bags. There has been much talk and a whole lot of work to pass a state-wide ban and with all of the disposable plastic bag bans popping up in California a state-wide ban makes a lot of sense. A law that covers the entire state would fill the gaps and create one set of rules for everyone – this would potentially eliminate hassle and confusion for shoppers and do wonders to streamline the waste stream and reduce the negative environmental impact of plastic trash.

What Are the Top 10 Green Locations for Your Next Trade Show?

There are so many things you do to make your trade show experience green, but a huge factor that will greatly influence the greenness of your trade show is the convention center that houses the event. I recently did some research on this topic and put together a list of the top 10 green locations for your next trade show. Read on to check out what I learned about these locations and what it is about them that makes them green.

Eco-Friendly Fundraiser for Schools

With kids going back to school this month and next, we all know that school fundraisers will be here before you know it. Fundraisers help raise money that is key to financing a lot of programs that help students and staff get the resources they need to have a successful school year. If you’re looking for something new and different for your next school fundraiser that is eco-friendly and will be a great money maker, consider our eco-friendly reusable lunch bags that kids can customize.

Latest News on Bag Bans in the U.S.

As usual there is a strong California presence in our latest news on bag bans in the U.S., but we an also report that there are other cities working to ban single-use plastic bags and reduce the harm caused by these environmental nuisances. Read on to get your update and learn more about the latest news on bag bans in the U.S.

Top 5 Greenest Cities to Work and Play

Green cities manage to strike a balance between promoting sustainable and green practices while also offering the amenities that come with city living . There are no set criteria to being a green city, but typical traits are responsible management of resources and trash, preservation of green space and a focus on the health of the planet and its residents. We’ve done some research and compiled a list of the top 5 greenest cities to work and play.

Why Use Reusable Grocery Bags?

To understand how reusable bags made from sustainable and recycled materials have a positive impact on the environment, you need to first understand how single-use plastic bags have a negative impact.

What Are Reusable Grocery Bags Made From?

There are so many options when it comes to material for reusable grocery bags and while all of the fabrics bring different benefits, ultimately they are all environmentally friendly because they can be used again and again. We’ve broken down the different traits of various materials that all make great reusable grocery bags to help explain what each fabric brings to the table. Read on to learn more.

Benefits of Reusable Shopping Bags

There are so many benefits to reusable shopping bags, from helping the planet to helping market your brand effectively, there are plenty of perks to toting your groceries in reusable bags. We’ve rounded up some of the benefits tied to reusable grocery bags. Read on to learn more.

Reusable Grocery Bag Facts

It is becoming more and more common to see folks bring their own reusable grocery bags when they shop and this is great! It makes us happy to see people do their part to help the planet; however, there are still a lot of people who do not use reusable grocery bags. In an effort to get more people on board with using reusable grocery bags we’ve rounded up some facts about reusable bags.

Ways to Reuse Plastic Bags

Each year in the United States billions of disposable plastic bags are used, so despite your best efforts to use reusable bags, you’re likely to end up with a few plastic bags. While recycling is ultimately the responsible way to deal with these single use plastic bags, you can find some alternate uses for them until it’s time to take them to the recycling center. There is value in upcycling your plastic bags if you find yourself stuck with some so read on to learn more.