The 40th anniversary of Earth Day is Thursday, April 22, 2010. Demonstrate your organization’s environmental commitment with products that promote your company’s message while helping to keep Mother Earth clean. Need some ideas?
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Celebrate Mother Earth With Green Giveaways and Promotions
Attention Maine Retailers and Grocers: We Have Your Bags!
Bulletin Bag [.com], a Maine-based supplier of custom printed reusable totes and bags, is proud to offer official “Got Your Bags Maine” reusable shopping bags!
If you are a Maine retailer who already sells reusable bags (or is considering selling reusable bags), join Got Your Bags Maine in promoting awareness and single-use paper and plastic bag reduction in Maine. For a limited time, Bulletin Bag [.com] is offering some of our favorite reusable bags at reduced pricing for Maine retailers and grocers.
Bags feature the official Got Your Bags Maine logo on one side of the bag, and you can choose to add your store logo or custom messaging to the other side. Choose from one of these great bags currently on special:
Jump on The Movement!
Still not convinced you’ll see a great ROI on a custom-logo shopping bag promotion? The last week has seen corporate giants reverse their stance on reusable bags and further their dedication to green by offering incentives to the end users for remembering their bags—meaning now’s the perfect time to be proven wrong.
Westport is the first town in Connecticut to ban plastic bags, which has resulted in a 70 percent increase in people bringing their reusable bags since the ban has been in effect. One of the sponsoring representatives of the bill, Liz Milwe, was quoted in the NY Times as saying, “The greatest thing that happened was after the six-month period was over, Stop & Shop, who originally opposed the ban, had people clapping when customers remembered their reusable bags.” Way to put aside your opposition to see the forest for the trees, so to speak!
Jeffrey Weiser, another of the four sponsors estimates 600,000 fewer plastic bags have been used since the ban started. Under the new regulation, the town can impose a $150 fine on businesses that distribute plastic bags.
Bulletin Bag [.com] Launches School Eco-fundraising Program
Bulletin Bag [.com] , a provider of custom printed reusable shopping bags, today announced the launch of Cooperation Green. A cooperative fundraising effort between schools, their communities and vital program advertisers, Cooperation Green enables schools to maximize fundraising dollars by producing higher profits with less financial risk.
” Cooperation Green connects advertisers with interested audiences to share their environmental commitments, along with their products and services,” said Suzette Bergeron, owner of Bulletin Bag [.com]. “It provides funding for schools through healthy, inspiring activities while empowering students to be environmental leaders.”
Big Ideas for a Small Planet: Damariscotta, Maine
Lincoln Academy’s Climate Action Club , located in Damariscotta, Maine, has been trying to raise awareness about reusable bags in their community for several years. Headed by Chloe Maxim, the CAC created a video about the problems with plastic bags . Subsequently, Chloe and the CAC gained recognition by the Sundance Channel, MTV, and others. The project began with a video, and then a pledge page (to pledge the use of reusable bags). From there, it blossomed into a full-blown campaign. Their goal? Reduce the use of plastic bags in Damariscotta by distributing town-wide custom-imprinted reusable bags.
The CAC, together with local businesses, organizations, and individuals, sponsor the bags in exchange for their logo imprinted on each reusable bag. The CAC led a very successful merchant’s meeting last March to discuss their campaign with local merchants Former Maine Representative Ted Koffman and reusable bag expert Suzette Bergeron of Bulletin Bag.
Why Reusable Bags are Great Promotional Vehicles in Tough Economic Times
Let’s face it: times are tough. You need to spend marketing dollars to get sales, but you need sales to fund your marketing budget. For a relatively inexpensive promotion with maximum staying-power, look to reusable bags. Custom logoed reusable bags are the perfect promotional vehicle for our tight economy.
For starters, you can’t beat the targeted marketing. The person buying, receiving, and using the bag is usually the person who does the majority of the shopping and therefore the person makes the majority of the household buying decisions. From which bank, a mortgage broker or insurance company the family uses; to which hair salon they frequent, to which brands and stores they are loyal to – this is a powerful demographic! Reusable bag advertising allows you to put your company name and message directly in the hands of the person of this person — and keep it there until they are ready to do business with you.
Reusable bags are used an average of one time a week and likely remain visible in the car and in the home when not in use. Most people will keep–and use–the bag for 5 years or more. What other imprinted promotional product can consistently claim that longevity? Added bonus: using a reusable bag saves an average of 12-16 plastic carryout bags per week.
Reusable bags allow retailers to be remembered long after the shopping is done
Reusable bags giveaways are a great way to increase your company’s visibility at shows, festivals, and public events. Since most people will make the most of a free reusable bag—no matter what is custom imprinted on it—your logo will find its way to other public venues and stay top of mind with who sees it (a good reason for an eye-catching imprint)!
Can you imagine handing your message to 8,000 captive recipients? Hilton Dinner is co-owner of the Bon Ton Bakery in Edmonton. Over the last year, he’s given away 8,000 reusable grocery bags as part of celebrations for the bakery’s 50th anniversary. On top of reducing the number of plastic bags the bakery gives away, Dinner’s business is also powered by wind.
Wholesale Reusable Bags for your Retail Store
Are you looking for logo printed reusable bags for resale in your retail store? Whether you’re looking for inexpensive non-woven grocery bags , organic cotton bags , folding nylon reusable bags or the latest in full color custom reusable bags — there are a lot of options out there and we want to help you find the best ‘fit’ for your brand.
Look for a reusable bag, or two or even three, that speaks to your retail store and your customer base. By offering your customers a few different styles of reusable bags you are able to further build your brand personality — while encouraging the reduction of wasteful plastic and paper bags.
Reusable Bags are becoming ‘the norm’ and over the next several years consumers across the country are going to be stocking up on reusable bags. The average family of four will need at least a dozen bags set aside for reusables. People are tired of the wasteful habits of our past. Current statistics show that we may be nearing 20% usage of reusable bags in grocery stores, but that leaves 80% of our population waiting to make the switch.
Reusable Bags Promote Wiley Science
John Wiley Publishing uses reusable bags, produced by Bulletin Bag [.com] to promote Wiley Science at www.wiley.com/college
Reusable Bags at Greater Lauraville Fair
The original Bulletin Bag, a reusable grocery bag made from 67% hemp and 33% recycled soda bottles will be sold at the Greater Lauraville Fair today. Bags are printed with the Greater Lauraville Fair 2008 artwork, along with sponsor logos. If you’re going to the fair, you’ll want to check these out.
