Jun 9, 2015
Reusable wine totes are specialized bags that make it easy, safe and comfortable to carry wine or liquor bottles. In addition, they are a great way to give your brand some added exposure. We are pretty proud of our reusable wine totes because they are the highest quality which is super important in a wine tote as they need to be tough enough to hang in there for years of dependable use. Our wine totes are a smart use of your marketing budget.
Jun 2, 2015
The benefits of going green at work are many and extend beyond a reduced carbon footprint and saving money. Making green and reusable decisions at work can create a more productive workplace, set the tone for the company culture and help to instill in your staff your green goals and objectives in line with your CSR initiatives. Implementing reusable products into your workplace will bring your employees down a greener path.
May 28, 2015
If you’re ready to design a custom reusable bag to market your brand and you’re not sure what material you want to use, why not consider jute? Promoting your brand with jute is an eco-friendly way to market, jute is very durable, it is a stylish bag and we make it easy for you to design a reusable custom bag that puts your branding info front and center.
May 26, 2015
Plastic pollution has such a far reaching impact, but the effect on wildlife is alarming and sad. There are so many ways plastic pollution can happen; from people carelessly tossing an item on the ground to the wind lifting items from recycling bins or landfills. Whether intentional or not, pollution happens.
May 21, 2015
A custom reusable bag lets you put your creativity and marketing message on display while establishing or reinforcing your brand. There are so many ways you can customize the design of one of our stock bags or if you have big ideas you can really let loose and design a completely unique bag that fits your vision. Whatever you decide we are here to help.
May 19, 2015
If you are in charge of marketing your brand, tradeshow or event, why not get a great return on your investment and help your prospects, clients and attendees go eco by designing a custom, reusable bag? It’s like having walking billboards for your brand or event for literally 3-5 years. Plus, you can create any type of reusable bag that you can imagine. from backpacks to messenger bags to recycled grocery bags, the only limit is your imagination.
If you are interested in creating a customized reusable bag, we’ve made it incredibly easy to design a bag that looks and functions exactly the way you want it to in just 4 easy steps. Check out this page to go through a simple four step process that will let you make your very own custom reusable bag or read on to give a quick explanation of the process.
May 14, 2015
What better way to ring in the holiday than with some amazing marketing ROI for your brand? Okay, so there are plenty of ways to ring in the holiday that may sound more exciting but hey, this is also a great time to pump up your marketing with a great deal. We know our customers want quality but we also know budgets are not something to waste. This month’s eco-special on our reusable tsunami bag will offer you great ROI on your marketing dollar.
May 12, 2015
Seed paper is a unique marketing tool that stands apart from the pack and is a sure way to get your brand noticed. The paper has a great textural feel and allows your customers to become engaged with your brand in a way no other marketing tool can.
May 7, 2015
Disposable products like single-use plastic bags are a problem because they typically either end up in a landfill never fully breaking down and possibly entering our water supply, or as litter that has a detrimental impact on our oceans and our wildlife. Need proof, check out these photos to understand why we all need reusable products such as shopping and grocery bags.
May 5, 2015
Seems like bamboo gets all the glory in the natural fiber world but we think it is time jute gets some glory. Jute is a natural fiber that grows cleanly, quickly and can be woven into a durable material. Jute is affordable and strong and I’ve researched this plant fiber and come up with 10 benefits of jute.
Apr 30, 2015
On April 13, 2015 Arizona Governor Doug Ducey signed Senate Bill 1241. This bill makes it illegal for any town, city or county in Arizona to ban or levy fees on disposable plastic bags. Bisbee is the only city in Arizona to have a law banning single-use plastic bags and Senate Bill 1241 will not impact this existing law. The bill came about because certain trade groups did not want to be inconvenienced by single-use plastic bag bans.
Apr 28, 2015
If you are looking for certified reusable bags, direct from the manufacturer for the lowest possible price, here’s how it is done even if your marketing or retail needs do not do not require 50,000 bags. We specialize in manufacturing branded, certified reusable bags built to your specifications and we pride ourselves on quality products designed for dependable use for many years of return on your marketing dollar.
Apr 23, 2015
There are always plenty of changes happening on the plastic bag ban front in the United States and we are happy to report that most of these changes are positive. Getting shoppers to switch to reusable shopping bags due to cities adopting bans and municipalities researching the best solution for their towns and there have been a lot of additions to our bag ban map. But not all are on-board with the movement, read on to learn more about some of the latest updates to the plastic bag ban movement.
Apr 21, 2015
There are a lot of benefits to marketing your brand with a reusable, eco-friendly promotional product for Earth Day and beyond. When your brand creates a reusable, eco-friendly promotional product, you will be helping to green up consumers who are your prospects and clients, but in the process, you are effectively marketing your brand and getting great ROI. Check out our list of five reasons you should market your brand with eco-friendly, reusable promotional products.
Apr 16, 2015
Eco-friendly, reusable, promotional products are designed with the purpose to be used over and over again. So when you decide to market your brand with a reusable, eco-friendly item, your brand will get repeated exposure to your target market. Plus, your customers and prospects will be using your branded, eco-friendly promotional product for literally years to come and they will expand your brand’s reach in the process.
Apr 14, 2015
There is a lot of debate around encouraging reusable bags through plastic bag ban ordinances, and while there are certainly people who passionately feel such laws are a good and necessary choice, there are plenty of folks who disagree. Each ordinance is different too, some laws prohibit disposable plastic bags while others levy a fee on each single-use plastic bag handed out. There is not a one-size-fits-all approach to plastic bag ordinances, but ultimately these measures help us all.
Apr 9, 2015
So everyone seems to say they want to make a difference and some might even think that phrase is over used. Well here at Factory Direct Promos, we have big ideas and in fact we were founded on the big idea to help businesses do business “greener”.
From big sweeping transformations to small nuanced modifications, there are always new and exciting eco-friendly changes you can incorporate into your brand to make a difference. Large changes certainly deliver a wow factor, but don’t overlook smaller ideas. Over time small changes add up and can have a serious impact.
Apr 7, 2015
Certified reusable bags are a great marketing tool and will definitely get your brand noticed. If you can get customized bags at wholesale pricing that will ensure you get the maximum return on your investment and build your brand awareness. If you think this all sounds too good to be true we are pleased to let you know that this is very much true. You can buy high-quality certified reusable bags at wholesale pricing and we’re here to help.
Apr 2, 2015
It is estimated that every minute, 1.4 million plastic bags are used worldwide each year and 50 billion plastic water bottles are discarded just in the United States alone. So it is not surprising that UC Santa Barbara scientists approximate there to be 5.25 trillion pieces of plastic in the world’s oceans. Plastic trash can have a major impact on animals and the environment and this begs the question of what sort of impact this litter is having on the food chain. The question is so important that there are several scientists looking into whether plastic pollution is inadvertently ending up on your dinner plate.
Mar 31, 2015
There is certainly not a one-size-fits all approach to disposable plastic bag ordinances. In order to implement a measure that will work for an individual city, a plastic bag ordinance needs to address the concerns of the people and function in a way they can be comfortable with. Here is your latest news on cities that are working to create their own, unique plastic bag ban ordinances.