We Want to Know…What’s In YOUR Reusable Bag?

We Want to Know…What’s In YOUR Reusable Bag?

The beauty of reusable bags is that they are so incredibly versatile. Most folks think about using reusable grocery bag reusable bags for grocery shopping, which is great and they definitely fulfill a need whether at a large chain supermarket or a corner bodega. There’s no reason why you cannot also bring your reusable bags along when you run other errands or head to the mall and there is no reason to think of reusable bags as the same design.

How to Get the Best Price on Custom Reusable Bags for Trade Shows, Marketing, or Retail Use

How to Get the Best Price on Custom Reusable Bags for Trade Shows, Marketing, or Retail Use

Want to Get The BEST Pricing on Custom Reusable Bags? Here’s How –
These days it is imperative to keep an eye on the budget and purchasing promotional products like custom reusable bags for marketing or retail use is no exception. At Factory Direct Promos we know this and have provided a factory direct business model as well as other benefits to provide the lowest possible pricing to our customers.

How to Plan an Eco-Friendly Holiday Office Party

How to Plan an Eco-Friendly Holiday Office Party

With the holidays fast approaching that means it is time to start planning your work holiday party. There’s a lot of value to incorporating green decisions into your office party and we put our heads together at Factory Direct Promos and rounded up some ideas to make your holiday office party enjoyable and eco-friendly.

Latest News on Bag Bans Around the World

Latest News on Bag Bans Around the World

It turns out good things do not come to those who wait. For the folks in Mississauga, Ontario, one year after being directed to study the impact of a disposable plastic bag ban, the waste management committee ruled against implementing a ban. Reasons cited for not banning disposable plastic bags ranged from loss of single use plastic bag manufacturing jobs and possible legal troubles which was the case when nearby Toronto attempted to pass a ban. There is no talk of revisiting this issue although disposable plastic bag use is in check in Mississauga due to public outreach efforts and a 5-cent fee levied on single use bags.

Must See Cyber Sale for Your Business

Must See Cyber Sale for Your Business

Kick off your Cyber holiday shopping and enjoy next column pricing and free setup when you place a Cyber Monday 2013 order for Reusable Tsunami Bags with us December 2 through December 6. This deal is only available for a limited time so if you’ve been thinking about creating your brand’s custom reusable bag, now is the time to act. We are offering our newest and most popular, eco-friendly reusable bag with this unheard of deal.

5 Ways to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint This Holiday Season

5 Ways to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint This Holiday Season

Looking for Ways to Go Green This Holiday? Here are 5 Ways to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint This Holiday

It’s pretty easy to work green changes into your regular day-to-day life but with all of the extra planning and errands and hubbub, the holidays can make it tough to stick to your green goals and standards. Here are five ways to work green changes into holiday planning so you can celebrate the season and stay true to your environmental aims

What’s The Difference Between a Custom/Bulk Order and a Customized In Stock Order?

What’s The Difference Between a Custom/Bulk Order and a Customized In Stock Order?

What’s The Difference Between a Custom Overseas Order and a Customized Domestic Order?

When you decide to create a customized promotional product with us here at Factory Direct Promosfdp logo, you have a couple of options to choose from and while the two ways to order may sound confusing, they really aren’t. Let’s break down the differences to help you determine which option is the best fit for you and your brand.

What Is The Impact of Bag Bans and Fees on Business?

What Is The Impact of Bag Bans and Fees on Business?

How Do Bag Bans and Fees Impact Business? Single-use bag bans and fees do not have a significant impact on retail business and in fact, can actually lower costs. People need to purchase groceries and other goods regardless of a ban, so while there may be a period of adjustment switching to using reusable grocery bags and shopping bags, ultimately things will go on as normal.

3 Ways a Reusable Bag Can Help You Go Green at Work or Home This Holiday

3 Ways a Reusable Bag Can Help You Go Green at Work or Home This Holiday

Wondering How to Go Green This Holiday? Look to Reusable Bags!

Reusable bags are handy year round, but they are also a convenient way to add some custom-wine-tote-bagssustainability to your holiday planning. Here are three ways you can use a reusable bag during the holidays to make your life easier and make the holidays greener.

How Do Shoppers and Retail/Grocers Really Feel About Bag Bans and Reusable Bags?

How Do Shoppers and Retail/Grocers Really Feel About Bag Bans and Reusable Bags?

As people are getting used to using reusable shopping bags for trips to the grocery store, single-use plastic bag bans are becoming more common in California and worldwide. There is typically some resistance to such measures, however, that does not appear to be the case in Santa Barbara County – in a recent poll of 40 North County residents in unincorporated areas, all of the people polled confirmed they were aware of similar bans and they had no problems with such bans.

Latest News on European Union Bag Ban

Latest News on European Union Bag Ban

In a highly followed and much-anticipated move, the European Union released the details of a plan that would give member countries the power to tax or even ban single-use plastic bags. Several member countries, like Denmark, Germany, and Italy have measures in place and this new initiative would make it easier for member countries without such laws to reduce or completely eliminate the consumption of disposable plastic bags without negatively impacting trade with fellow member countries.

An Eco-Friendly Funny…Bag Bans and Man’s Best Friend

An Eco-Friendly Funny…Bag Bans and Man’s Best Friend

In all seriousness, the only environmentally responsible manner to dispose of single use plastic bags is recycling, and the bags need to be empty when recycled. Single use plastic bags are not biodegradable and they will not safely break down – they will essentially clog the landfill and cause the heap to grow larger. When disposable plastic bags are filled with trash and waste and thrown in a landfill, the plastic will even prevent biodegradable items within the bag from breaking down by cutting off exposure to the elements – so folks that bag of dog poop is there to stay. That’s not cool. You know your pooch wants to be green too!

Latest News on Bag Bans Around the World

Latest News on Bag Bans Around the World

There has been a lot of back and forth in Europe as individual countries have contemplated, and in some instances, passed single-use bag bans or fees intended to encourage shoppers to use reusable shopping bags. The European Union joined the fray and has teetered between indicating such bans were illegal when passed at the country level, while also indicating an interest in banning disposable plastic bags.

How Do Single Use Plastic Bags Harm the Environment?

How Do Single Use Plastic Bags Harm the Environment?

There is certainly a convenience factor to disposable plastic bags, but these flimsy bags are also responsible for a lot of environmental harm, partly because the lightweight construction that makes them easy to carry also allows these bags to function like a sail and be carried off by the wind. When single use plastic bags are deposited in the trash or put in a recycling bin a strong gust of wind can carry them away. Ultimately, any ease disposable plastic bags offer is quickly overshadowed by the environmental harm they cause.

Why Should the United States Ban Single Use Plastic Bags?

Why Should the United States Ban Single Use Plastic Bags?

Cities and counties throughout the United States are banning disposable plastic bags or taking measures to reduce the use of these single-use bags. The objective is typically the same: reduce the negative impacts caused by single-use plastic bags by switching to reusable shopping bags. This switch with help with a slew of environmental problems from the destruction of animal habitats to the deterioration of the food chain and marring the natural beauty of the outdoors and resolution to these problems can require a hefty expense.

How to Easily Market Your Small Business

How to Easily Market Your Small Business

Don’t let the name fool you – small business is big business. Small businesses contribute to the strength of our economy and they create jobs. Every major corporation started out as a small business and this is inspiration to foster and grow small businesses. The key to growth is consistency. In order for a small business to grow they need a constant demand for the products or services they provide, and as this demand grows the business will be able to turn more of a profit and reinvest this profit into their business by hiring additional staff, purchasing new equipment, moving into a larger space or maybe opening new locations.

Making Sense of Bottled Water…Startling Stats to Impress Your Friends!

Making Sense of Bottled Water…Startling Stats to Impress Your Friends!

Staying hydrated is definitely important, but many companies that sell bottled water want you to believe this water is cleaner or somehow healthier and this is nothing more than a marketing ploy to get you to spend your money. Not only is bottled water an unnecessary expense, but it also creates a lot of trash and wastes a lot of resources. Find out more on why you should switch to a reusable water bottle today!

Are Custom Reusable Bags a Good Way to Market Your Brand?

Are Custom Reusable Bags a Good Way to Market Your Brand?

When marketing your brand you want to select an item that represents your company, fits in with your mission statement, and will give you the best ROI (Return on Investment) right? Well a functional promotional tool like a reusable bag will last for 3-5 years and fill a need for your customers while also getting your brand’s info out there. You know who your demographic is and what appeals to them, so creating a custom reusable bag just for them is a great way to reach your customers and prospects for many years providing great ROI.