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Plastics Industry Still Pushing For a Halt to California Prop 67 Statewide Bag Ban

As California tries to implement a bag ban to steer away from single-use plastic bags in favor of reusable shopping bags, the plastics industry has fought the bag ban movement from the very start. Two years ago Governor Jerry Brown signed Prop 67, which bans single-use plastic bags and levies a 10-cent fee on paper bags in any area not already impacted by a local ban. Learn more about the resistance from the plastics industry and how it lead to the ban to being put on hold.

Latest News on California’s Plastic Bag Ban, SB270 and Helix Poly

When the idea of a statewide ban began to circulate, it made perfect sense; in 2014 Governor Jerry Brown signed measure SB270 into law that banned single-use plastic bags and levied a 10-cent fee on paper bags. This ban was set to go into action in July 2015. However, opponents managed to delay the ban.

September Bag Ban Movement Update for The United States

We are happy to report that there’s been lots of really great activity in the United States regarding the bag ban movement. There have been some setbacks and disappointments, but there have also been a bunch of new bans passed and a lot of interest in bans in new towns and cities. To get the full rundown check out our interactive map here. This map tracks the movement as a whole and shows what is happening all over the world! Keep reading to learn about some of the most recent additions to our map.

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What Is The Problem with Paper Bags?

The other day we had a question from one of our Facebook page fans asking what the problem is with paper bags. We all know there is a movement around banning single-use plastic bags, and the reasons why single-use plastic bags should be banned are pretty clear. They are made from nonrenewable resources, they do not safely breakdown, and they are a serious threat to the planet. A lot of the legislation around plastic bags includes disposable paper bags, and this leads many people to ask, “What’s the problem with paper bags?”.

The issues that make single-use plastic bags a clear problem aren’t always applicable to paper bags. After all, paper bags are made from renewable resources and often they are made from a percentage of recycled content. Paper is biodegradable, and is not a health hazard to animals, ecosystems and the planet at large in the same way as plastic bags. So really, what’s the problem? Let us break things down for you.

Retailers Here Are 2 Ways to Promote Your Brand with Custom Recycled Bags!

Custom recycled bags are a great way to promote your retail brand. Their reusable design means your customers can use them again and again and they will get your brand’s message out there each and every time your customer’s carry them. Once your customers have your recycled custom bag they can start spreading the word about your brand, but how do you get your custom recycled bags into your customer’s hands? Here are a couple ways to promote your brand with the perfect recycled custom bag.

Latest Bag Bans In United States Bring Opportunity for Marketing

We are thrilled to report to both consumers and businesses that the bag ban movement is going strong and we’ve recently added a lot of new pins to our interactive bag ban map. Each time a bag ban is implemented, this brings opportunity for both consumers and businesses to live and market greener. If you are doing business in any of the locations on our map that have a bag ban in place, or are considering a bag ban or fee, now is the time fill a need with consumers and to market greener with custom reusable bags.

Summer Sale Cool Down on Eco-Friendly Promotional Products

Once a Year Summer Cool Down Pricing on Eco-Friendly Promotional Products!

It’s time to cool down the pricing on eco-friendly promotional products with our annual Summer Sale. We know it’s hot outside and the time is right to take advantage of our lowest pricing of the year on three of our hottest eco-friendly promotional products for summer.

Make the most out of summer marketing by putting your logo on your choice of our most popular eco-promotional items to help your prospects and customers beat the summer heat! Choose one item, or all three, during the month of June and receive next column pricing. Take advantage of this summer pricing on eco-friendly promotional products HERE.

Bag Ban in Puerto Rico…What Your Business Needs to Know

Bag Ban In Puerto Rico Begins in December!

We have noticed an influx of orders for our reusable bags from Puerto Rico because starting this December, disposable plastic bags will be banned throughout the territory. Officials have been working to ban single-use plastic bags for a number of years.

This past December, Governor Alejandro García Padilla signed into law the Act for the Promotion of Reusable Bags and Regulation of Plastic Bags in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Act 247-2015. This law bans retail stores and commercial establishments from handing out disposable plastic bags effective December 24, 2016.

The Life Cycle of a Plastic Bag – Infographic

What Is the Lifecycle of a Plastic Bag?

Five trillion disposable plastic bags are produced each year. That’s a whole lot of bags using up a ton of resources, and they have some serious long-term environmental impacts. Check out our info graphic to follow the life cycle a plastic bag, and learn about the entire journey.

How Much Plastic Is Really In Our Oceans?

I came across an interesting article last week and that really answers the question of how much plastic is in our oceans. We hear all of the time about plastic oceans, plastic pollution and garbage patches, but what does this really mean? Well, the folks at Vox decided to break things down and quantify how much plastic is really in our oceans and here is the breakdown.

Plastic and Paper are Out and Reusable Shopping Bags are In for Marketing!

Create a positive change for our planet while making a great impression on consumers by marketing with custom reusable bags. There are a lot of great reasons why reusable bags make the perfect promotional tool. From their usefulness, to their environmental impact, factory pricing and the ability to customize away are each on their own a compelling reason, but when you work with us at Factory Direct Promos all of these reasons come into play. Keep reading to learn how and why you should put custom bags to work for your company.

3 Steps to Starting a Bag Ban In Your Community

Are you thinking about banning single-use plastic bags in your hometown? Disposable plastic bags are the culprit for a lot of environmental harm, from damage to waterways and other habitats, and posing a major health risk to animals. By getting rid of the source of these problems, these problems will go away, too. There is a well-established movement to ban plastic bags, and this movement is constantly growing. If you think your hometown could benefit from a bag ban we have the first three steps you need to follow to get started.

May Plastic Bag Ban Update Brings Opportunity for Retail and Marketing

The plastic bag ban movement is going strong and we are happy to report for marketers and retailers, that the list of cities with bag bans keeps getting longer…and this means more opportunities to market with recycled shopping bags. Keep reading below to get the most recent rundown, and if you want to see a full listing check out our map that tracks the movement.

We Welcome NYC and Minneapolis to the Bag Ban Movement!

We are slightly obsessed with the bag ban movement. As you can tell from our bag ban map, which is really a labor of love, and we get seriously excited when any city or county passes a ban. So, you can imagine our collective joy when a couple of major cities passed single-use plastic bag laws recently. We are thrilled to add these pins to our map and we want to share their stories with you.

The Seabin Project Could Be The Answer to Our Plastic Oceans – #WasteNotWantNot

Plastic trash is a major problem in our oceans and finding a solution seems like an almost impossible task. In the latest installment in our #WasteNotWantNot series, we’re going to introduce you to Andrew Turton and Pete Ceglinski, a couple of surfers who are close to doing the impossible thanks to their invention, the Seabin.

The invention is essentially a floating bin that collects trash on the surface of the water, eliminating the plastic ocean. It is intended to be used in marinas, private pontoons, inland waterways, residential lakes, harbors, water ways, ports and yacht clubs. The bin can be attached to a dock or boat and will collect trash, oil, fuel and detergents.

Latest Bag Ban News in The United States…Your March Update

Have you seen our bag ban map lately? So much has changed, and we couldn’t be more excited. The bag ban movement is really growing. There are setbacks, and that is to be expected; but there is a lot more positive progress to repost this month. There are plenty of cities and municipalities making proposals and working toward banning single-use plastic bags. Keep reading to get the latest bag ban updates in the United States.

Top Green Cities in the USA

We’re really excited about a new initiative we’ve undertaken to find the top green cities in the U.S. There are a lot of factors that make a city green, and with this project we’re focusing on cities that have implemented disposable plastic bag bans or fees. Plastic bags have a major environmental impact and taking steps to reduce this impact can have an incredibly positive influence.

February Bag Ban Update Brings Not So Great News

There have been a lot of goings on the bag ban front, and while we’re happy to announce some new bans and refocused efforts, there is also some not so great news to report. For the full rundown check out the map and follow the bag ban movement. Keep reading for a more in depth look at some of the more recent developments.

Reusable Grocery Bags? Infographic Shows It’s Time to Make The Switch

Disposable plastic bags may seem like an unremarkable item. They are a convenient way to carry things home from the store and many people do not give them much thought; however, the impact single-use plastic bags can have is staggering. If you haven’t made the switch to reusable grocery bags, this Infographic may change your mind.

3 Eco-Friendly Ways to Reduce Your Trash by Half

As part of our #WasteNotWantNot series we decided to look at trash, or more specifically ways to reduce how much trash you generate. Garbage is a necessity and there is always going to be this byproduct, but there doesn’t need to be so much of it. With some really minor changes you can easily reduce your trash by half.