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Folding Grocery Bags are Popular Customized Reusable Bags

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Everywhere you look, towns, cities, and counties all over the country are considering bans or fees on plastic bag use. They already know the environmental effects of single-use plastic bags is staggering. In an economy where belt-tightening is not an option, they’re also starting to realize the financial burden of plastic bags.

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Plastic bag bans continue to create big opportunities for organizations to use customized reusable bags as a vehicle for getting their messages to the masses. Companies that use customized reusable shopping bags for giveaways, fundraisers, or resale have positioned themselves as leaders in an important environmental movement while creating a favorable impression of their brand. What’s more, every time the recipient of this inexpensive advertising tool uses it, other people see it too!

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Election Year is Here: Political Campaign Giveaways

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a1ipThe new year is in full swing and that’s exciting news if you’re part of a political campaign. It also means that there’s less than a year to make sure your campaign gets maximum exposure. Want an easy, cost-effective way to do that? Whether you’re part of a national, state, or local campaign, reusable bags (made in the USA or overseas) are an easy way to give your name high visibility.

Reusable bags are gaining popularity nationwide, both as the environmentally correct choice and because government entities have begun to recognize the financial impact that plastic bags have–and are subsequently imposing taxes, fees, and bans. This means that people are using reusable grocery bags more than ever, and if your message is on the side of it, others will see it as well. People may tie your name to eco-friendly practices and formulate favorable name recognition.

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Reusable Grocery Bags a Must in Portlandia

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We were caught laughing out loud at this Portlandia skit about reusable grocery bags. In the following clip, a shopper is ridiculed for not bringing his reusable grocery bags to Zupan’s Market (a real local Portland, OR chain). It should be mentioned that at the real market, both paper and reusable grocery bags are available.


Even though Bulletin Bag [.com]‘s home base is near the “other” Portland (Maine, that is), we think the theme for this Portlandia skit is right on. A little over the top? Perhaps, but just think about what would happen if everyone reacted this way to a forgetful shopper with no reusable bag.

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Know What To Recycle This Holiday

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recycle1.jpg‘Tis the season to give, and we hope that when you’re done giving, you recycle as much as you can. But did you know that exactly what can go in your recycle container is not necessarily cut and dry?

We wrote a blog back in 2009–a guidebook, if you will, of how to recycle holiday waste. It talks about recycling wrapping paper, shipping materials, and more! We suggest reading it now, so it’s fresh in your mind when you stare down your wrapping paper mountains this month.

Did we miss something? Have a great tip to share? Tell us. If not, have a wonderful holiday and we’ll see you in 2012!

Special Holiday Offer

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ppai_expo.jpgIn two short weeks, we are heading to the largest promotional products tradeshow in the country! We couldn’t be more excited as we gear up to meet with top industry vendors to scout out the best new products for 2012.

So, what do YOU want to put your logo on in 2012? Want to ‘wow’ attendees at an event? Looking for a goodwill gesture for your clients–something they’ll be proud to show off? Let us know what’s on your wish-list for the new year, and we’ll do our best to find it for you!

In the spirit of the holidays, we offer you $50 off all orders over $500 placed by December 30–on Bulletin Bag [.com], Bulletin Bottle [.com], or Funman Promotions. We anticipate factory costs to increase next month, so secure 2011 pricing now!

Have a safe, wonderful holiday season!

Reusable Grocery Bags Rule on December 15

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day_without_a_bag.jpgIn Los Angeles, Heal the Bay has crowned December 15 “Day Without A Bag.” The event is part of the group’s efforts to ban plastic grocery bags, and is well-timed to coincide with L.A. City Council’s expected approval of a sweeping ban on single-use shopping bags.

Day Without A Bag urges people to go without single-use bags by gifting shoppers with free printed reusable bags. Over 60 locations will host grassroots bag giveaways and peer-to-peer education.

The free reusable bag giveaways will continue beyond Day Without a Bag, as “Green Santa” and his L.A. County Public Works’ Eco-Elf Patrol will distribute bags throughout the L.A. area through January 1, 2012. Shoppers spotted using reusable bags will score prizes.

In 2010, L.A. County approved an ordinance banning plastic bags in unincorporated areas and placing a 10-cent charge on paper bags. The measure became effective in July for supermarkets–and begins for liquor and convenience stores on January 1.

L.A. City Council is now considering a ban on single-use paper and plastic bags at grocery stores, convenience stores and pharmacies. The ordinance, which would be the most far-reaching of its kind in the nation, is slated for a vote on December 14.

According to Heal the Bay, over 4 million Californians live in communities where plastic bags are banned. An estimated 2.33 billion single-use plastic carryout bags and 400 million single-use paper bags are used annually in the city of L.A. With less than 5% of those bags being recycled, the vast majority winds up gobbling up precious landfill, clogging storm drains or fouling our oceans.

We think EVERY DAY should be Day Without A Bag. Let the reusable shopping bag movement continue!

Folding Grocery Bags: Bulletin Bag Staff Review

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04d410be928ad0c044ae2ed380ab19a4For these reviews, we pick two of our Bulletin Bag reusable bags, have our staff members put them through the wringer, and comment on the outcomes here (and encourage our clients to do the same!). This week, we’ve chosen two inexpensive, nylon folding grocery bags: Slim Zip Grocery Bag and Clip and Go Shopper.

We love nylon fold up grocery bags because they are strong, durable, and easy to store. Often times, folding bags can be over a client’s budget, but these two bags are surprisingly affordable. Nylon folding bags should be hand washed in warm soapy water and hung to dry—both inside out and right side out–to ensure all the moisture is gone on the inside.

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MA Says Yes To Reusable Grocery Bags

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About a year ago, we first told you about Massachusetts’ efforts to reduce plastic bag consumption.  According to the Boston Globe, a new report indicated that the state’s 2013 goal to reduce plastic bag consumption by 33% has already been reached.  What does this mean? Simply this: Massachusetts’s residents are taking home their groceries in reusable shopping bags.

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Custom Shopping Bags Discounted to Celebrate America Recycles Day!

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ard_111511-finalIn honor of America Recycles Day, we are inviting you to take $50 off any order on Bulletin Bag [.com] placed by 5:00 pm EST on 11/18/2011 (standard minimum order requirements apply. Must mention coupon code ARD111511.)

This offer also applies to all of our custom water bottles on Bulletin Bottle [.com].

Since 1997, November 15 has marked America Recycles Day– the ONLY nationally recognized day dedicated to the promotion of recycling in the United States. Communities across the country get together, work together, and try to make recycling bigger and better.

So what are you waiting for? Recycle, America, and spread the love with custom printed reusable bags and custom water bottles !

For more information on America Recycles Day, or how you can get involved, visit http://americarecyclesday.org/

Hailey Students Try to Ban Plastic Bags

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This week, the Wood River High School Environmental Club lost their bid to ban disposable plastic grocery bags in Hailey, Idaho.
hailey_bag_banThe club spent nine months working on the student-led ballot initiative, which also specified that paper bags had to be made of at least 40% post-consumer material and exempted plastic bags for packaging bulk items such as nuts and grains and for wrapping meat, fish, plants, baked goods and medicines.

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