West Australia Set to Join Australia’s Existing Plastic Bag Bans

West Australia Set to Join Australia’s Existing Plastic Bag Bans

Support for plastic bag bans has been strong throughout Australia for many years. A recent push is set to implement bans almost across the entire country, save for one province. West Australia is about the join the plastic bag ban movement in a short 6 months. Read on to learn more about the bag ban movement in Australia, and particularly West Australia’s upcoming ban.

Will Plastic Bag Bans in Canada Grow Beyond Montreal?

Will Plastic Bag Bans in Canada Grow Beyond Montreal?

When the plastic bag ban movement takes root it slowly spreads and gains momentum. This is what happened in California and it is currently happening in Massachusetts. At the start of the year the Montreal plastic bag ban went into action and this has many people wondering if plastic bag bans are about to sweep through Canada.

Will Utah Be The Next State to Implement A Plastic Bag Fee?

Will Utah Be The Next State to Implement A Plastic Bag Fee?

Disposable shopping bags may be on the way out in Utah. Talk of plastic bag bans and fees have persisted for several years, with some cities in the Beehive State implementing measures to reduce or restrict use. A new proposal could levy a 10-cent fee that is aimed at driving use of reusable shopping bags instead.

Montreal Bag Ban…Here Is What Your Business Needs to Know

Montreal Bag Ban…Here Is What Your Business Needs to Know

Disposable plastic bags are officially banned in Montreal. Several other Canadian cities have implemented plastic bag bans, but Montreal is the first major city in Canada to enact such a law. A bag ban is a major accomplishment for the city and the environment. Like anything the ban will take some getting used to for both residents and businesses.

5 Trade Show Marketing Trends for 2018

5 Trade Show Marketing Trends for 2018

Trade shows are about reaching your customers and important members of your industry and creating a rapport. With careful planning and coordination you can turn your trade show into a highly effective platform to connect your brand with customers, vendors and more. Here are five trade show marketing trends to put into practice during 2018 to take your event to the next level.

5 Recycling Trends On The Horizon for 2018

5 Recycling Trends On The Horizon for 2018

Many of the methods in place in the recycling and waste management industry are antiquated. Developments in the industry can lead to major changes that will increase the efficiency and effectiveness of how trash is handled. Technology is always changing things for the better, but setbacks are always impacting momentum. With all of this in mind here are five recycling trends we expect to see for 2018.

Stamford Connecticut Considers Plastic Bag Ban

Stamford Connecticut Considers Plastic Bag Ban

Plastic bag bans are sweeping the country and Stamford, Connecticut could be next to join the ranks of plastic-free cities. Representative John Zelinsky plans to introduce a bill that calls for a ban on single-use plastic bags. If passed, Stamford would be the first major city in the Constitution State to implement a plastic bag ban.

8 Marketing Trends to Tap Into in 2018

8 Marketing Trends to Tap Into in 2018

December is a time for reflecting on the year that was and looking ahead to the New Year. When it comes to marketing trends, this is a time to review the methods that worked this past year, as well as the strategies that did not quite go according to the plan. Here are our predictions of what will be the next big thing and how this will impact marketing strategies in 2018. You will find some familiar concepts, along with some new ideas.

SaniPro Disposal Leads Waste Industry in Banning Plastic Bags

SaniPro Disposal Leads Waste Industry in Banning Plastic Bags

At the start of 2017, a disposable plastic bag ban became effective in New Castle, New York. The outfit that handles recycling pickup in this city, SaniPro Disposal, is taking things a step further and putting an end to picking up recyclables placed in plastic bags. This move further reduces the need and reliance on disposable plastic bags and helps pave the way for reusable recycling bags.

3 Ways Reusable Recycling Bags Solve Problems with Apartment Recycling

3 Ways Reusable Recycling Bags Solve Problems with Apartment Recycling

Apartment complexes and multi-family dwellings can generally be viewed as a microcosm of the broader community and planet. One issue that has been in the limelight within most communities is recycling, and it has been picking up steam because of the adverse effects trashed items like single-use plastic bags have on the planet.

4 Ways Reusable Recycling Bags Solve The Apartment Recycling Dilemma

4 Ways Reusable Recycling Bags Solve The Apartment Recycling Dilemma

Recycling makes sense. Repurposing items saves manufacturers from using virgin materials, and it often requires less energy to recycle than to create something from scratch. Despite the benefits of recycling, it is still challenging for some people to recycle – namely, people who live in multi-family homes or apartment buildings. That’s about to change thanks to reusable recycling bags.

3 Ways Trade Show Tote Bags Help With Branding

3 Ways Trade Show Tote Bags Help With Branding

Spreading your brand’s messaging in a trade show setting allows you the opportunity to improve the awareness of your brand. Attendees are focused on networking, and your brand can become a significant part of that web by leveraging assets and differentiating your product.

Montreal Set to Join The List of Canadian Cities with Plastic Bag Bans

Montreal Set to Join The List of Canadian Cities with Plastic Bag Bans

Montreal plans to ring in the New Year by officially implementing their plastic bag ban. This measure has been many years in the making, but all of the hard work will pay off on January 1, 2018. Residents and officials alike both supported the ban due to the environmental impact of plastic. With no single-use bags available, shoppers will need to turn to reusable bags in order to carry goods home from the store.

Is The California Plastic Bag Ban Working To Reduce Litter?

Is The California Plastic Bag Ban Working To Reduce Litter?

In November of 2016 California voters approved a statewide plastic bag ban. The goal of the California bag ban was to reduce plastic bag litter, along with the cost to clean up the mess and the resulting environmental problems. One year after the plastic bag ban was passed residents have noticed the impact.

3 Ways Plastic Bag Bans Improve Communities

3 Ways Plastic Bag Bans Improve Communities

Disposable plastic bags can be convenient for shoppers, but they also have some major negative impacts. Plastic bag bans encourage consumers to use reusable bags. Making the switch to reusable bags puts an end to the harm caused by disposable bags. Single-use plastic bags are very likely to end up as litter, and once that happens there are a lot of resulting problems. The emergence of plastic bag bans improves communities on several fronts.

How to Make Dorm Recycling Easy for Students

How to Make Dorm Recycling Easy for Students

There is a huge problem in our country and Factory Direct Promos has the solution. Our colleges and universities are doing a great job of recycling on campus, but the process gets difficult when it comes to university housing. Dorm rooms are typically very small and recycling typically takes space to store and sort cans, bottles and other items. When space is tight, like in a dorm room, recycling can be a challenge. The easy solution to dorm recycling lies in using reusable recycling bags.

The Features That Make Reusable Recycling Bags Valuable

The Features That Make Reusable Recycling Bags Valuable

Convenience is king, especially when it comes to making routine tasks easier for consumers to complete. One such routine task that most consumers take on is recycling. The recycling process isn’t cut and dry and everybody goes about it differently. Sometimes, it’s neglected altogether. In fact, the EPA estimates that 75 percent of the American waste stream is recyclable, with only 30 percent being recycled.
Sustaining and improving the environment for future generations requires an improvement in those numbers. Reusable recycling bags present a potential solution. Simplifying the recycling process from an individual level to the level of multi-family dwellings with reusable recycling bags provides value for consumers and brands alike.
Recycling bins can be underutilized because of the hassle that comes with them and a new option for recycling is long overdue. With this in mind, we recently outlined the benefits of reusable bags for recycling in multi-family dwellings. This time around, we have identified design elements of these reusable bags that will make a difference, as well as different aspects that should be considered when creating your unique bag.