In a follow up to our blog last month about a proposed plastic bag ordinance (read it here), this week, South Portland City Council approved a 5-cent plastic and paper bag fee and a ban on polystyrene packaging. Continue reading
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Election Campaign Promotional Products: Reusable Bags Stand Out!
Even though Election Day is more than a year away, the Presidential race is already in full swing. The heat is on and candidates know they need to cut through the clutter and be top of mind—starting NOW.
More than ever, reusable grocery bags make stand-out election campaign promotional products! Plastic bag bans are increasing nationwide, and candidates that demonstrate a commitment to the environment by distributing reusable bags can be seen in a more favorable light by many. Plus, the large imprint area that most reusable bags have make a great canvas for campaign messaging. Continue reading
Promotional Ideas for Custom Reusable Bags
Did you know that we have a free download on our site? We wrote Ten Tips for Promotions Using Custom Reusable Bags back in 2008, but the ideas hold true even today. And…we don’t make you fill out a form or anything to read it!
Reusable Bags Only? The Single Use Plastic Bag Loophole
On July 1, Hawaii became the first state in the country to enforce a ban on single use plastic bags. However, a loophole in the law is opening the door to a plastic bag that’s even worse for the environment than the old bags.
The fault lies in the way a reusable bag is defined: “a bag with handles that is specifically designed and manufactured for multiple reuse” and is made of durable materials, including plastic that is at least 2.25 mils thick. So, plastic bag manufacturers starting making—you guessed it—THICKER single use plastic bags. Only now…they’re calling them reusable bags! Continue reading
Customized Bags: Experience Outweighs Price
About a month ago, we lost a bid by $250 for 30,000 customized bags. The client was focused strictly on the bottom line and didn’t take into consideration the experience (or lack thereof) of the lowest bidder.
Last week, their bag project fell apart. The vendor they chose couldn’t meet their deadline after all, and they turned to us for help. A month ago, we could have easily accommodated them, but at that point they had to either rush the order or forego the project. Continue reading
ChicoBag Produce Bags: Product Review
Suzette is very excited that we are now offering ChicoBag produce bags!
After testing a multitude of options, the ChicoBag produce bags are by far the best quality we’ve seen. The main feature that makes the ChicoBag produce bags superior is the durability of the drawstring closure. The drawstring seam on other mesh produce bags we’ve tested started to come apart after a few uses. However, Suzette has been using her ChicoBag produce bags for 1-2 YEARS (with weekly use and regular washing), and they still look as good as new!
The smaller ChicoBag Mini Mesh Produce Bag can fit about 4-5 apples, a large handful of green beans, a bundle of broccoli, or other smaller items.
The larger ChicoBag Produce Stand (available now but not yet on our site) is perfect for larger items like bananas. Suzette likes to use this bag to group together ‘loose’ produce, like peppers, zucchini, cucumbers, apples in one larger bag. When checking out, she keeps the bag out for the end, removes the items so the cashier can ring them in separately, then puts them back inside the bag as they are finished.
There are other styles of ChicoBag produce bags, but we are currently only offering the styles that are mesh on one side and solid (rePETE) on the other side. We feel that the mesh is preferable to the solid since the cashier can easily see the contents of the bag, making it easier at check out.
Almost every time Suzette uses these bags the cashiers and baggers compliment her on them and ask where she got them. While the trend hasn’t completely caught on with most mainstream consumers, we believe this product category will grow immensely in the coming years.
Once you’ve kicked the plastic bag habit at the check out line, you start to notice how many plastic bags you are still using in the produce department. Using high quality reusable produce bags can easily eliminate these single use plastic bags. With a little advanced planning you can quickly get in the habit of bringing your own produce bags to the store as well! As someone who is passionate about reducing plastic wherever possible, we think these produce bags are fantastic!
Top Ten Customized Reusable Bags of 2014
Our customized reusable bags are designed to be custom. Unique. Different. Because no two projects are created equally. However, in 2014, time and again our clients gravitated towards the same reusable bags to put their messaging on.
Like each project, these bags each have unique characteristics. However, they share one commonality: they are decidedly the most popular customized reusable bags of 2014.
Product Review: Extra Large Insulated Grocery Bag
If you are looking for an extra large insulated grocery bag, then we have the perfect bag for you! Our Jumbo Insulated Recycled Grocery Bag is HUGE! As the name implies, its made from recycled PET and is perfect for catering companies, restaurants and bakeries, delivery services, and markets that need a bag that will hold boxes or many items, while keeping them cold and fresh! It would also be a great alternative to a hard-sided cooler for picnics and the beach.
Our Custom Water Bottle Division is All New!
Our custom water bottle division, Bulletin Bottle [.com], is all new! We’ve been working hard over the past six months to redesign it, and we hope we’ve made it easier to navigate.
Here are five things (out of a ton!) that we love about the new site (if you’ve spent any time at Bulletin Bag [.com] in the past year, you’ll notice some similarities!): Continue reading
Nonwoven Shopping Tote: Staff Review
If you’re looking for a big bag that will be filled with lighter items, the Nonwoven Shopping Tote may be just the bag for you!
This bag is quite a bit bigger than it seems like it would be. Our staff reviewer thinks it’s perfect for a retail setting that necessitates a lot of bag space for large or bulky purchases, like clothing or bedding. The Nonwoven Shopping Tote can be ordered with a plastic bottom insert for an additional charge, and that adds more stability to the bag, and helps it keep its shape. Continue reading
