Bulletin Bag’s goal of reducing the need for single use plastic bags is an important step in the broader reduction of unnecessary waste. But another important piece is ensuring that our manufacturers care as much as we do. One factory that is making amazing strides in environmental sustainability is ChicoBag. ChicoBag’s president, Andy Keller, has introduced a wide variety of initiatives to help drive forward these goals.
All of us have experienced business (and personal!) disruption at an unprecedented rate since Covid-19 first emerged several months ago. And while we’re reeling from that, we are at once facing a gradual reemergence into a world that was much different than it was in January.
To that end, we have been working with clients on mindful product suggestions meant to maintain the health and safety of employees and the clients whom they serve. These new challenges are different and stressful and hard. But in order to navigate through it, we must work together to develop healthy practices for those organizations that are open (or opening).
Here are five ways to keep everyone safe as we face the future. Did you know that Bulletin Brands stocks all of these?
Whether you are at the job, signing receipts, or doodling, pens can be a nasty collection of bacteria. More than ever before, it’s imperative that organizations are cleaning pens after every use. You can easily tackle this by having larger than normal quantities of inexpensive (but reliable!) writing instruments in your workspace. Additionally, we suggest carrying around your own pen to ensure that it’s safe to use. In this case, we suggest one with a stylus top to double as a credit card-reader device.
Staying home, working from home, being home. Chances are, your coffee machine has logged a lot more hours than normal. But that’s ok! A high-quality to-go tumbler means that you can stay safe with your own cup, whether at home, or in the community. These small ones (that are growing in popularity) don’t hold a ton of brew, but are designed to fit under your coffee-pod machine!
Whether you’re in an office, grocery store, or other public place, face masks provide safety for those around you by preventing asymptomatic individuals from unknowingly spreading germs. Wearing a face mask is an important step in ensuring the safety of public spaces for everyone.
With the closing of dine-in restaurants, take-out and delivery services have expanded their reach in many different ways. In order to ensure food safety guidelines, as well as having warm tasty takeout, the need for insulated bags has increased tenfold. The use of bags can also limit the amount of contact with your precious cargo before you receive it because food delivery services have taken extra precautions when giving the food to delivery drivers.
Many workplaces are incorporating temperature screenings as part of their safety policy for employees and customers. Whether you use disposable thermometers or sanitize and reuse, temperature screening is a valuable tool used to keep everyone safe.
Above all else, we just need to be patient and kind. This is a new way of doing business and living for all of us, and we are proud to be able to work with our clients to help them out in this new normal. Making safety a high priority creates goodwill amongst your staff and customers. Besides, it’s just the right thing to do.
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Team Bulletin Brands
Many of our clients are businesses in the food industry, including restaurants, grocery stores, meal kit and delivery services, farms, markets, and more. In our last couple of blog posts we have discussed how important it is for these types of businesses to have custom reusable bags, as well as some of the most popular options. Now we’d like to highlight one of our clients in the food industry, Applestone Meat Company, and their unique approach to providing customers with high-quality meats in a convenient and affordable way.
In our last blog post, we discussed how important it is for grocers to have their own branded, reusable grocery bags. In this post, we will delve into a related, and increasingly relevant topic: food deliveries and curbside pickup. Most grocery stores now offer some sort of curbside pickup program, so you don’t even have to set foot in the store to get your groceries. Many also offer delivery options, allowing you to shop from the comfort of your home. In addition to grocers, there are a number of other types of businesses that offer similar services including: meal deliveries, pet food companies, meat and fish markets, and of course restaurants. If your business offers food delivery or curbside pickup, investing in custom bags is something you should seriously consider.
Running a grocery store? With the transition away from single-use plastics, having logoed bags is pretty much a must. The bring-your-own-bag movement basically started in grocery stores, so reusable totes and grocery shopping go hand in hand! Stocking your checkout lanes with branded reusable bags is a necessity and a great way to promote your business.
Insulated grocery bags continue to be among our best-selling type of bag. This is partially due to the rise in fresh food delivery and grocery delivery companies—two recent entrants into an industry once reserved for traditional take-out and delivery services offered only by restaurants.
This increased demand has caused a new wave of innovation in this once sleepy category. New styles, sizes, closures, and customizations mean more options than ever!
What should you look for when shopping for insulated grocery bags for your project? There are several things to keep in mind: Continue reading
Today, food delivery is the new norm, whether it be take-out from your favorite restaurant, groceries, or meal kits. It’s easier than ever to have yummy, fresh, healthy (or not!) food delivered to your doorstep, but how do companies ensure your order stays at temperature while being transported and until you can get it inside? This is where insulated food delivery bags come in. Continue reading
Reusable, custom gift bags are a great replacement for traditional single-use goodie bags at events like weddings and parties, or business giveaways and fundraisers. Giving your guests a little bag of party favors shows just how much you appreciate them. Our custom gift bags allow you to create the perfect bag for your event, without the waste of regular gift bags.
If you are looking for gift bags for an event for your business or organization, opting for custom, reusable bags is beneficial in several ways. Reusable is of course better for the environment, so choosing our reusable bags shows your customers, attendees, or guests your commitment to sustainability and encourages others to follow in your footsteps. It is also a great way to promote your business or spread your message. When people go home with your custom-made bags, they will use them as mini totes or shopping bags, or pass them along to others filled with new gifts. All the while, your organization will be getting exposure. Continue reading
“You know those custom Lululemon bags? Can you do those for me?” This is probably one of the top questions we get asked—true story! Bulletin Bag’s answer has always been, “YES!!” Now, however, it’s even easier to get started on your own project with your own custom Lululemon style bag!
Once our clients find out the answer to their burning question about custom Lululemon bags, they get excited! But, there’s a lot about these bags that many people don’t realize. Here are five things you likely didn’t know about those custom Lululemon bags: Continue reading
