What Are The Positive Impacts of Plastic Bag Bans?
Making Sense of Ditching Single-Use Plastic Bags Some people love the idea of plastic bag bans and fight to get them in place, while other people work just as hard to oppose these bans. You can gain an overview of the bag ban movement by checking out our plastic bag...
What Are the Negative Impacts of Plastic Bag Bans?
Breaking Down the Impact of Plastic Bag Bans Disposable plastic bag bans are a hotly contested issue in some areas but are welcomed with open arms in others. It seems that for every pro to a bag ban there is a con, and making sense of the whole thing can be tricky. We...
Opposition to Bag Ban Boiling in Anchorage
Grassroots Movement Opposed to Bag Ban Process Just about everyone in Anchorage agrees single-use plastic bags are a problem and reusable bags are a solution. Plastic is bad for the planet and discarded bags are a major threat to wildlife and the natural beauty of...
Did Kroger Make a Mistake You Should Avoid in Your Retail Business?
Understanding the Pros and Cons of Reusable Bags Kroger, the largest grocery store in the U.S., recently made the bold move to ban single-use plastic bags throughout their stores. In a written statement, the CEO cites efforts to reduce trash and improve the...
Make The Right Choice with Your Brand! Elect to Use Reusable Bags
Make the Right Choice This Election Day and Beyond with Reusable Bags Today is a big day and the decisions you make on this day can have a major impact for years to come. It’s important to fulfill your civic duty and vote. While the midterm elections are in full...
If a Girl Scout Can Do THIS, What Can YOUR Brand Do?
Zoé Mueller Has Started a Movement We recently told the story of Zoé Mueller, a Florida Girl Scout working to put an end to plastic pollution. Zoé is working with local retailers in her hometown to discourage the use of disposable plastic bags. Learn why Zoé took up...
Latest News on Plastic Bag Bans in the United States
Tracking Plastic Bag Bans Across The Country Plastic bag bans are continuing to go strong in the United States. There are still setbacks, but the movement is resilient and supporters continue to find creative solutions when necessary. Let’s learn more about...
The History of The Shopping Bag: Part Two – Single-Use Plastic Bags
Managing Controversy Reusable grocery shopping bags are such a normal part of everyday existence today, that a lot of people never give them a second thought. That’s because of what happened back in 2007 changed it all, San Francisco made waves by passing a ban...
The History of The Shopping Bag: Part One – Reusable Bags
Coming Full Circle Reusable bags have experienced a surge in popularity lately. However, reusable bags are nothing new. Reusable bags have gone through many changes and improvements over the years and the latest version has a lot to offer. Let’s learn more about...
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...
How to Save BIG on Eco-Friendly Bags for Your Business!
Expert staff and exceptional turnaround makes Factory Direct Promos the first choice for many that buy custom wine totes, reusable grocery and insulated bags. Find out more about FDP and our selection of eco-friendly promotional products.
Why The Leading Recycler in Boston LOVES Plastic Bag Bans
We have mentioned numerous times on our blog how difficult, inefficient and expensive it is to recycle plastic bags. Now one of the biggest recycling companies in Boston is speaking out and throwing their support behind the plastic bag ban movement.
Single-use plastic bags are easy to recycle on their own, but the reality is these bags complicate the process and are not widely accepted in most recycling programs. When plastic bag bans go into action one business that benefits are recycling facilities. Learn more and find out just what sort of problems disposable plastic bags can cause in recycling facilities.
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.
Will Taxes Change Behavior When It Comes to Plastic?
As discarded plastic builds up many governments are looking for solutions. The notion of charging fees on plastic packaging items has slowly been gaining in popularity. Disposable plastic bag fees are in place throughout the U.S. and a proposed British cup tax could drastically reduce plastic use. That is if consumers are willing to change their ways over a fee.
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.
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.
Will New York Be The Next State to Implement a Plastic Bag Ban?
Plastic bag bans are becoming more common, and New York may be the next state to implement a ban of their own. New York State will likely pass a law regulating single-use plastic bags in the near future. A task force established by Governor Andrew Cuomo, regarding how to handle the influx of disposable plastic bags and the resulting litter, is poised to make a recommendation by the end of the year.
How Recycled Bags Go From Trash to Treasure
Single-use plastic bags serve their purpose in the short term, providing a quick and easy way to transport items from one place to the next. But, what happens next?
Our infographic detailing the life cycle of a plastic bag tells the story of what goes into making them and breaking them down, and everything in-between. And yet, we feel that there is more to explain when exploring the environmental destruction that plastic bags can cause. There is another side to that story, the one involving recycled bags, and it’s important to examine.
While plastic bags are stuck in their tumultuous lifecycle, eco-friendly consumers are enjoying the journey of their recycled bag. We answer a few questions while looking at the differences between each of these journeys.
Ditching Grocery Delivery Packaging for Reusable Bags
Grocery shopping reoccurring task that has demanded your physical presence. But with technological advancements, online shopping is starting to gain more traction and leading to more waste as reusable grocery bags aren’t a reasonable option anymore.
