Jan 8, 2015
A new year means a new beginning, so now is the perfect time to evaluate your current green practices and green goals and decide what changes you want to make for 2015. Going green is an ever evolving practice so even seasoned pros need to step back from time to time and evaluate what they are doing and what they could be doing. Whether you are a green novice looking to get started or a green maven interested in stepping up your game, here are five easy green living resolutions for 2015.
Jan 6, 2015
The entire journey to ban single-use plastic bags in California has been epic – there have been ups and downs and it almost seemed like when Governor Jerry Brown signed SB270 into law on September 30, 2014 that the trek was going to end on a high note and disposable plastic bags would quickly become a relic of the past.
Turns out that was wishful thinking and the journey is going to be a little longer, but we’re still optimistic single-use plastic bags will ultimately be banned at the state level.
Dec 23, 2014
With Christmas right around the corner there isn’t a lot of time left to pick up gifts. If there are still a few hard to shop for people on your list and you need something easy and green we’ve got you covered with last minute Christmas gift ideas. Read on to get some holiday inspiration.
Dec 23, 2014
From efforts to improve air quality and work to clean water supplies a lot happened in 2014. This was a big year in terms of environmental advancements and we could not be happier to cover these stories and share this good news with you.
Dec 18, 2014
I was lucky enough to get introduced to a film called Inside the Garbage of the World a couple of weeks ago on Twitter by the filmmaker himself, Philippe Carillo. You will want to follow along with him and his wife Maxine on Twitter HERE but basically, the film, explores the devastating impact pollution, and in particular plastic pollution, has on the oceans and how that in turn impacts all life on the planet. This film has lots of updated and informative info and is really worth the watch. It breaks down the plastic pollution problems, shatters myths and explains how we can work to overcome the plastic pollution problem.
Dec 16, 2014
When California Governor, Jerry Brown, signed SB270 into law this past September, he changed the future of the Golden State and he changed the state of the environment for the better.
“This bill is a step in the right direction – it reduces the torrent of plastic polluting our beaches, parks and even the vast ocean itself,” Brown said. “We’re the first (state) to ban these bags, and we won’t be the last.”
Dec 11, 2014
You work to implement green practices into your daily work routine and your work holiday party is a great opportunity to continue to do so. You can easily make your holiday work party green and even raise awareness and some green pride with your co-workers and employees.
Dec 4, 2014
You have a lot of freedom of choice when you design your own reusable bag and you can make something that is completely custom and one-of-a-kind, but sometimes getting started can be overwhelming. Where do you start? Should you select the color first? What about the material? No worries because we have made it so easy to create your custom bag in four simple steps.
Dec 2, 2014
As of late, in the United States, there has been a lot of activity on the single-use plastic bag ban front. To be honest, when California passed their state-wide ban we thought things might slow down since California cities and municipalities were really dominating the news when it came to passing bag bans, but we are happy to announce that we were wrong!
Nov 26, 2014
There is so much to be thankful for and we consider ourselves lucky to have such an abundance of great people and good things happening in our lives. While thinking over everything we’re thankful for that got us thinking about just how thankful we are for reusable bags, so we thought we’d put together a list of the 5 reasons we’re thankful for reusable grocery bags!
Nov 18, 2014
As a regular contributor to the TSNN Thought Leader Blog, my most recent post explains how, if you are exhibiting at a trade show in California, their new statewide disposable plastic bag bag has created a unique marketing opportunity for your brand. There is going to be an obvious increased need for reusable grocery bags and shopping bags in California right? So customized reusable bags are likely to be a huge hit with attendees while also spreading the word about your brand far beyond California.
Nov 13, 2014
Mayor Denis Coderre recently approached the City Council with a proposal to ban single-use plastic bags in retail stores throughout Montreal. This notion of a bag ban was spurred by California’s recent state-wide ban, although Montreal has proven to be very environmentally minded because many residents already bring their own reusable grocery bags when heading to the store.
Nov 11, 2014
Teachers, first responders, and military men and women are the forgotten heroes in America every single day. This Veteran’s Day we want to say a special thanks to our Veterans and their families for all of the sacrifices they have made for peace, our safety, and to keep America free.
Nov 4, 2014
Wine, champagne, and sparkling juices can be a thoughtful holiday corporate gift and one that is sure to please, but your holiday gift should remind the recipients of your brand, and the perfect way to do that is to package, or wrap, your gift in a reusable wine tote. A reusable wine tote is good for your brand and the environment Long beyond the holidays.
Oct 28, 2014
In our most recent infographic we explain the nonsense of bottled water. From the expense to the environmental impact of the packaging and transporting the product, there are a lot of reasons why bottled water is just not worth it. By comparison, we talk about how reusable water bottles filled with tap water is a lot more cost effective and it even tastes better. Today we are pouring out three reasons why you need to ditch the plastic water bottle.
Oct 23, 2014
Tap water has a bad rep, and there really is no reason for this. As the sales of bottled water soar, making it a multibillion dollar a year industry, it begs the question what’s the problem with tap water? The answer is there is no problem with most municipal water supplies and switching to a reusable water bottle can save you money and the environment from unneeded landfill waste.
Oct 21, 2014
As the holidays approach it is time to start thinking about your corporate holiday card. You want your brand to stand out from all of the other cards your clients and vendors receive and we’ve got three ways to do it.
Oct 16, 2014
Did you know it is National Boss’s Day 2014? Well yes it is and thanks to our fearless leader Beth, who I know was the one who was on the ball and knew about it as well, our super CEO, Bill English who is in from Michigan visiting our Florida location, was greeted this morning with some much deserved thanks.
Oct 14, 2014
At Factory Direct Promos we already offer super low prices, but now through October 24th we are offering next column pricing on three of our most popular styles of eco-friendly, reusable bags to help you save even more and go green! Choose from our reusable hurricane, tsunami or tornado bags and market your brand in an environmentally responsible manner, while also helping your bottom line. Now is the time to think about holiday gifts for your customers and vendors or to stock up on giveaways for upcoming tradeshows and events.
Oct 9, 2014
It is really great news for the environment that California passed a statewide single-use plastic bag ban and we’re still so excited. This is such a big step and will have a massive impact (for the better!) on the environment. California Governor Jerry Brown signed SB 270 but California is facing some opposition. Still, as of right now, the ban is set to go into effect starting next July, but there are some disposable plastic bag manufacturers looking to repeal this law. We are optimistic that the California bag ban will hold up and we’re also interested to see who follows California’s lead and that got us thinking about which state could be next to enact a disposable plastic bag ban.
