I feel the pang of guilt hit me as I stand in line at the grocery store. I have just realize that I have forgotten to grab my reusable grocery bags.
Unfortunately, I have to resort to using plastic to get my goods out the door. I am not particularly happy about having to doing this, as using my reusable cloth bags makes me feel as though I am ‘doing my part’. At least a little bit. The fact that over 1 million bags a minute are discarded worldwide makes me cringe…I picture overflowing landfills & unnecessary waste….I vow that I will never forget my reusable shopping bag again!
As I consumer, I am pleased to have noticed the growing movement by numerous companies who are offering reusable shopping bags. (some stores even offer a small discount for bringing in your own bag) From grocery to clothing stores, it is refreshing & hopeful to see so many companies making an eco friendly statement. The bags are quite inexpensive (considering the long term pay back) & I have seen some which are really eye catching & stylish. This bags are not just for groceries! This type of promotional item is practical & functional, and just makes plain sense to use.
There are several types of shopping bags on the market, and everyone seems to be finding one which suits their company/brand best. Of course, the most common style of shopper is the simple tote bag. The good news is, that most on the market these days are already made from recycled materials!
This bag is made of 80% recycled cotton, with 20% PET recycled plastics for the sturdy bottom.
Another eco-friendly version, available in various colours; a classic tote bag made fabricated from jute, & is 100% biodegradable :
And, when most grocery shopping trips consist of more than 1 bag full, a set is a great & convenient idea:
If quality is what you’re looking for, and you wish to take the shopping tote ‘up a notch’, I suggest the Ogio Tote bag. Pictured below is the bag in their ‘Brown Pin’ pattern, (which I personally use & LOVE) but it is also available in ‘Black Vine’ & the lighter tone of ‘Sand Floral’.
This outstanding bag is guaranteed for life, and stylishly accommodates your laptop, water bottle, and still will leave you room to pick up a few quick things on your way home!
If you need more reasons to get off the plastic, here are 25 excellent reasons to use them: http://www.reusethisbag.com/25-reasons-to-go-reusable.asp
*I think this is a great piece to print off and have stuffed inside the bag when you give it to your customer/employee.
Please contact us if you wish to inquire on pricing or other options available, as there are numerous choices out there. Let us match you up with the bag which best suits your needs.