Alaskan Retailers and Consumers React to Plastic Bag Bans
Wasilla Ban Became Effective on July 1 Plastic bag bans are becoming more common in Alaska, with Wasilla recently enacting a ban. This ban is about a week in, and many retailers and consumers are surprised as just how easy this transition has been. As shoppers make...
Texas Supreme Court Rules On Plastic Bag Bans
Future of Plastic Bag Bans Uncertain in Lone Star State Plastic bag bans have been sweeping through Texas, but that may soon change. The Texas Supreme Court recently made a ruling that will put an end to the bag ban in Laredo, and may impact other bans throughout the...
6 Ways to Use Less Plastic This Summer
Enjoy the Heat Without Creating Trash Plastic is everywhere and has become such a common part of everyday life that using less may seem impossible. However, with some planning and organization, you can do everything you would normally do, but without the plastic...Dye Sublimation Bags Get Your Brand Noticed
Make a Marketing Impact Custom reusable bags are an effective marketing tool, but our dye sublimation bags tend to stand out from the rest. Bright, vivid colors on the entire surface ensure your branding message is seen. Learn more about this printing process, which...
Reusable Bag Materials: How to Select the Right Material for Your Job
How to Best Use Each Custom reusable bags make for excellent promotional products that effectively get the word out about your brand. However, with so many material options and bag designs, finding the right combination can be tricky. Last week, we examined the...
Reusable Bag Materials: What Are Your Options?
Understanding Your Options Making the decision to promote your brand with custom reusable bags is eco-friendly and a solid marketing investment that will continue to pay out for many years. In order to make the most effective reusable bags for marketing, you also need...
Guess What Was Found at the Bottom of The World’s Deepest Ocean?
Widespread Impact of Litter In 1998 scientists manning a robotic submersible found something very unexpected at almost 36,000 feet down in the Mariana Trench: a disposable plastic bag. What made this find so alarming is the remoteness of the location. Scientists who...
Trade Show Marketing Made Easy
Simplify Your Promotional Efforts Finding the right trade show marketing item can be a challenge. You want something effective and affordable. While this sounds simple enough, with so many items to choose from this is no small task. Trade show bags achieve both of...
Do Plastic Bag Bans Work? Let’s See What The Science Says
Research Determines If Bag Bans are Effective Plastic bag bans can be a divisive topic. Some people feel plastic bag bans are necessary to combat litter and the resulting environmental impact. Others argue plastic bag bans are unnecessary and increased awareness and...
Plastic Bag Bans and Your Brand Can Help Save The Penguins
Plastic Litter Having Harmful Impact on Penguins Plastic pollution is bad news, and conversationalist Pablo Borboroglu can attest firsthand to the deadly damage plastic litter can wreak on the environment and the animals who call it home. As the founder of the Global...
How to Choose The Right Fabric for Your Trade Show Bags
Help is Here for You to Choose The Right Fabric for Your Trade Show Bags You decided you want to promote your brand with trade show bags, but now you may be unsure where to start. Choosing the right fabric for your custom reusable trade show bags can be a challenge,...
How Do Plastic Bags Hurt Wildlife?
Understanding Why Plastic Bag Bans Matter for Wildlife Many of the plastic bag bans passed are done so due to environmental concern. Plastic bags can be detrimental to animals and their habitats. In the past, we have covered how plastic pollution hurts wildlife....
The State of Recycling
Recycling is a challenging business and many recycling facilities are facing an uncertain future. From contaminated materials to dropping resale prices and even complaints about noise from neighbors, more and more facilities are closing down. Find out what this means for the state of recycling going forward.
Massachusetts Bag Ban Bill H 2121. What YOUR Business Needs to Know Now
Plastic bag bans are growing throughout the world and now is the time to get ready because a bag ban may be coming to Massachusetts. Both residents and businesses will need to adapt to this new law. In a 13-1 vote, the Senate approved, Massachusetts bag ban known as H 2121, and referred the proposal to the committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. If approved, this would not be the first time a statewide bag ban has gone on the books as Massachusetts would join the ranks of the California bag ban.
Massachusetts Plastic Bag Ban Bill H 2121 Moves Forward
Plastic bag bans in Massachusetts have been going strong, but recent developments could take things to a new level. A bill that cleared a legislative committee could ban single-use plastic bags at stores and restaurants throughout the Bay State.
Iowa City Apartment Recycling. Here’s What YOUR Complex Needs to Know
Tenant recycling programs are a challenge to implement, but this is a challenge that needs to be met head on in Iowa City. A new regulation mandates Iowa City to implement apartment recycling by the end of the year. Here’s what your complex needs to know about the new recycling mandate and an easy and effective solution.
Youth Lead The Way to Plastic Bag Ban in Bahamas
After a youth group decided to step up and take action, The Bahamas are now about to implement a plastic bag ban. The Minister of Environment and Housing, the Honorable Romauld Ferreira, announced plans to put an end to plastic bag use throughout the country after reviewing a unique proposal from the students.
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.
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.
