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Come With Us As We Visit Our Custom Reusable Bags Factory in China

Recently, our very own Beth Wilkerson, Factory Direct Promos General Manager, and Bill English, CEO of SBS Brands (FDP’s parent company) took a trip to our factory in China. The plan was to meet face to face with the folks at the factory, make sure all was well, check out new products and designs, and insure our relationship is strong in order to offer you our best quality and factory direct pricing. It was a great visit, we gained some valuable insight into the day-to-day operations at the factory and we’ve even got some photos to share that offer a peek inside the factory.

How to Buy Reusable Bags at Wholesale Pricing

Whether you’re looking for items to sell, to hand out at a tradeshow, or as corporate gifts there is a lot to know when purchasing reusable bags at wholesale pricing. Let us break everything down for you.

Earth Day Blowout Sale On The Perfect Reusable Bags for Your Brand!

As you can imagine, Earth Day is sort of a big deal around here at Factory Direct Promos and in honor of this special day, we are offering an amazing sale for the entire month of April that will allow you to customize one of our most popular reusable shopping bags for an unheard of price.

Single-Use Plastic Bags Banned In the U.S.

It is with great excitement that we tell you that the President today banned single use plastic bags from the United States! The announcement was made earlier today at a press conference and according to the President this ban will ‘set the United States on a path towards sustainability.’ The disposable bag ban is set to go into action on July 1, 2014 and will prohibit the distribution of single-use plastic bags at grocery and big box stores. Paper bags will be available for a 5-cent fee. Stores will keep the paper bag fee as it is intended to cover the expense stores incur when purchasing paper bags. Individuals on public assistance programs will be exempt from the fee.

March Madness! Why Using Single Use Plastic Bags Is Just Plain Crazy

There are so many drawbacks when it comes to using single use plastic bags from the economic to the environmental that it makes me wonder why more businesses and consumers are not on board with going reusable. Disposable plastic bags harm the planet and your bottom line and there is just no reason to continue to use these bags when there are so many great reusable shopping bag options available. Doing so is just plain crazy!

What Is The Impact of Plastic Bags on the Ocean?

Everyone knows litter is a problem, but not everyone may understand just how big of a problem plastic litter is, especially in our oceans. It can be easy to overlook the problem of plastic litter in oceans since most people don’t spend extended amounts of time on the open water. When trash enters the water it gets caught up in gyres or ocean currents, creating a big flotilla of plastic garbage. As trash is caught and churns within this massive heap of garbage one plastic bag can break apart into thousands of smaller pieces of plastic, and each of these smaller pieces can wreak havoc within the ocean, as well as far beyond the water.

Why Are Reusable Bags Better than Single Use Plastic Bags?

When you weigh the pros and cons, reusable shopping bags always come out on top of single-use plastic bags. From using up non-renewable resources, damaging the planet and polluting our planet for thousands of years, there are a lot of reasons to dislike disposable plastic bags. Obviously using reusable shopping bags requires forming habits when it comes to remembering to bring your bags to the store and routinely cleaning your bags (here’s more info on that), but when you compare all of the factors, reusable bags are clearly the better choice.

How to Use Eco Tactics to Increase Brand Recognition at Trade Shows and Beyond

Trade shows are a great opportunity to meet and get to know your clients and vendors and forge a rapport with prospective contacts. Once you make contact with people at a trade show you need to lay the ground work to keep the relationship moving forward, and custom eco-friendly reusable products are a great way to increase brand recognition at a trade show and long after the event is over. In case you missed it, our very own Shane recently wrote a post for TSNN about how to utilize eco tactics to increase brand recognition with trade show giveaways.

How to Find the Best Price on Custom Reusable Bags to Market Your Brand

Of course you want to secure a great price on your branded promotional bag because saving money is always great for your bottom line, but if you can lock in a great price and your customers can use your branded bag for years to come that gives you an amazing return on investment. We have rounded up some ideas to help you navigate the process and get a great price for your custom reusable bags.

Why Bag Bans Mean Good Business

Disposable bag bans are great for the environment since they prevent litter and the damaging effects discarded single-use plastic bags can have on ecosystems and municipalities alike. Another benefit of disposable bag bans is the boost they give to businesses as they make the switch to reusable grocery bags and shopping bags. This is a great chance for you to create a customized reusable bag that will help your customers out by filling their need for a reusable bag while also spreading the word about your brand.

How to Create the Perfect Marketing Piece for Your Brand

Deciding which methods and products to use to market your brand is a big decision. There are so many options available and things to consider, from price and return on investment to environmental impact and effectiveness at establishing and maintaining brand recognition. A customized reusable bag will tick a lot of the boxes on your marketing product must have list, and at Factory Direct Promos we can help you navigate the process and deliver quality, well-made reusable bags that your customers will love and use for years to come to promote your brand.

Going Reusable with the Top Green News of 2013

We covered so much ground in 2013 and we learned a lot about a wide range of eco topics and new ways to go green. Most importantly is going reusable with you grocery bags and shopping bags. To wrap things up for the year here are five stories that received the greatest page views and feature some of our top green content for 2013.

We Want to Know…What’s In YOUR Reusable Bag?

The beauty of reusable bags is that they are so incredibly versatile. Most folks think about using reusable grocery bag reusable bags for grocery shopping, which is great and they definitely fulfill a need whether at a large chain supermarket or a corner bodega. There’s no reason why you cannot also bring your reusable bags along when you run other errands or head to the mall and there is no reason to think of reusable bags as the same design.

How to Get the Best Price on Custom Reusable Bags for Trade Shows, Marketing, or Retail Use

Want to Get The BEST Pricing on Custom Reusable Bags? Here’s How –
These days it is imperative to keep an eye on the budget and purchasing promotional products like custom reusable bags for marketing or retail use is no exception. At Factory Direct Promos we know this and have provided a factory direct business model as well as other benefits to provide the lowest possible pricing to our customers.

How to Plan an Eco-Friendly Holiday Office Party

With the holidays fast approaching that means it is time to start planning your work holiday party. There’s a lot of value to incorporating green decisions into your office party and we put our heads together at Factory Direct Promos and rounded up some ideas to make your holiday office party enjoyable and eco-friendly.

Must See Cyber Sale for Your Business

Kick off your Cyber holiday shopping and enjoy next column pricing and free setup when you place a Cyber Monday 2013 order for Reusable Tsunami Bags with us December 2 through December 6. This deal is only available for a limited time so if you’ve been thinking about creating your brand’s custom reusable bag, now is the time to act. We are offering our newest and most popular, eco-friendly reusable bag with this unheard of deal.

5 Ways to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint This Holiday Season

Looking for Ways to Go Green This Holiday? Here are 5 Ways to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint This Holiday

It’s pretty easy to work green changes into your regular day-to-day life but with all of the extra planning and errands and hubbub, the holidays can make it tough to stick to your green goals and standards. Here are five ways to work green changes into holiday planning so you can celebrate the season and stay true to your environmental aims

What’s The Difference Between a Custom/Bulk Order and a Customized In Stock Order?

What’s The Difference Between a Custom Overseas Order and a Customized Domestic Order?

When you decide to create a customized promotional product with us here at Factory Direct Promosfdp logo, you have a couple of options to choose from and while the two ways to order may sound confusing, they really aren’t. Let’s break down the differences to help you determine which option is the best fit for you and your brand.

What Is The Impact of Bag Bans and Fees on Business?

How Do Bag Bans and Fees Impact Business? Single-use bag bans and fees do not have a significant impact on retail business and in fact, can actually lower costs. People need to purchase groceries and other goods regardless of a ban, so while there may be a period of adjustment switching to using reusable grocery bags and shopping bags, ultimately things will go on as normal.

3 Ways a Reusable Bag Can Help You Go Green at Work or Home This Holiday

Wondering How to Go Green This Holiday? Look to Reusable Bags!

Reusable bags are handy year round, but they are also a convenient way to add some custom-wine-tote-bagssustainability to your holiday planning. Here are three ways you can use a reusable bag during the holidays to make your life easier and make the holidays greener.