Plastic bag bans may be spreading throughout Florida as St. Petersburg officials decide to move forward with a ban. In a 3-1 vote St. Pete’s environmental committee voted in favor of drafting a ban. Many supporters cite environmental concern as reason enough to ban disposable plastic bags in favor of custom reusable bags. Others, including the Florida Retail Federation, are not sure a ban is the best course of action.
Plastic bag bans are common in Hawaii. All of the counties that make up the archipelago have passed their own plastic bag bans, so the entire state is covered by a series of similar bans. Locals got behind the measure to ban bags in the city and county of Honolulu because they saw plastic bags as marring the natural beauty of their home. Tourism is also such a big part of the local economy that many residents felt there was value to preserving the beauty and pristine conditions of the area. With plastic bag bans in place, the idea was that everyone would switch to reusable grocery bags. That’s not exactly how things happened.
On the surface, custom promotional products might appear to lack the “wow” factor that your brand is searching for. As a result, you might be wondering what value they could bring to your business.
To start, they keep customers in your pocket by keeping your brand in theirs. Each time your branded product is used, whether it is an eco-friendly reusable bag, pen, or water bottle, exposure is gained. Items made from eco-friendly material introduce another angle for brands to consider.
Brands are making an effort to promote green marketing initiatives because of the numerous benefits that they bring. Eco-friendly products give consumers a durable option with the potential to show its value on a daily basis. On the flip-side, they also give businesses an opportunity to promote their brand in an environmentally-responsible way.
Below, we will take a look at four of the ways custom promotional products bring value to your company.
Custom business bags are versatile. They make great marketing tools that will increase your brand’s awareness and recognition, while also making it possible to promote your brand and align with your company’s green goals. If you’re still not sure about whether you should add custom reusable bags to your marketing lineup, here are 10 reasons why you should consider making this move.
Oftentimes aquarium employees see the impact of litter on wildlife firsthand. The realities of single-use plastic items can be a hazard for the planet and animals, particularly marine animals. Many aquariums across the country have now banded together to help inform their visitors about the dangers of plastic pollution while also offering easy solutions to the plastic problem.
The first incarnation of the tote bag was introduced in 1944 when L.L. Bean debuted a canvas bag that was built to carry ice. It became a commercial success when it was re-introduced to the market in the 1960s.
Now, eco-friendly tote bags have become an alternative to single-use plastic bags. The material that’s used in production, the guaranteed durability, and the affordability of eco-friendly tote bags make them products that have promotional value for the brand while also having the potential to improve the environment.
Below, we take a look at how these features translate to a greener planet.
On Wednesday July 12, 2017 the Bring Your Own Bag Ordinance in Tacoma became official. Under this new law, disposable plastic bags are banned and paper bags are available for a 5-cent fee. The law impacts all retail businesses in Tacoma, including grocery stores, convenience stores, department stores, as well as temporary retailers and vendors at farmers markets and festivals.
We recently received a question from a prospective customer about the difference between in stock and overseas orders, and we thought it was a great question that others might have, too. There are a lot of factors to consider when choosing the right reusable grocery bags for your brand. We want to make the process as easy as possible, so here is an explanation for some common questions.
Follow These Profiles to Sharpen Your Trade Show Marketing Strategy!
Properly planning for a trade show requires a fresh perspective. Marketers are expected to stay two steps ahead when preparing a trade show booth. Hearing the voice of your customers, both the ones you already have and the ones you hope to reach, goes a long way.
One of the ways we keep our finger on the pulse of trade show marketing is through social media. Here are 12 Twitter profiles that we look to for new tips, tricks and event information.
The state of Pennsylvania has wrestled with plastic bag legislation for several years. As plastic bag bans have increased across the country, it just seemed that Pennsylvania could not seem to pass their own laws around bags. Luckily, that trend continued after the Governor vetoed House Bill 1071. This bill was written to prevent local municipalities from passing laws to regulate bags. This means towns, cities, and counties in Pennsylvania would not have been able to pass plastic bag bans.
For almost a decade it has been illegal for cities and counties in Florida to pass laws regulating disposable plastic bags. Efforts around plastic bag bans have continued to grow throughout the state. South Florida is definitely a hot bed for bag ban support.
Cities, states, and countries are banning or taxing plastic bags at an increased rate and sometimes the viability of these bans is put into question. In the grand scheme of things, plastic shopping bags aren’t new, but they do offer convenience to consumers. Still, convenience is not enough of a reason to continue their use, especially when excellent, eco-friendly alternatives exist.
According to the New York Times, plastic shopping bags were introduced in 1977, and they have had a grip on the environment ever since. Communities and consumers are growing wise to the harm that plastic bags can cause and are turning to reusable options. We have pinpointed 4 of the most pressing questions about plastic bag bans, and answer them below.
The benefits of marketing with eco-friendly tote bags are proven for green marketing campaigns. The material used to construct your custom branded eco-friendly tote bags is relevant, but different types of reusable bag materials have different impacts. It can be hard to understand what the different materials are, and what they have to offer. To help you figure out the materials that are the best fit for your brand, today we break things down.
There are a variety of positive effects that can result from putting wholesale reusable bags to work for your brand. However, as a promotional product, the main advantage they offer is their ability to help you reach the marketing goals you’ve set.
Before wholesale reusable bags can help you reach these goals, they need to find their way into the hands of your targeted customers. Let’s take a look at the best way to get your reusable bags into circulation, as well as the three ways that wholesale reusable bags can carry your message and have a positive impact on your brand.
Are you a marketer or business owner? Have you found yourself asking, “What is promotional marketing?” and wondering if your business should be taking part? According to the Advertising Specialty Institute, promotional products are the most highly regarded form of advertising, making promotional marketing a must for your business. Promotional marketing at it’s best is building relationships with prospects and current customers, which will lead to sales, through the use of branded giveaways.
We’ve covered how single-use plastic bags harm the environment , but what are the effects of banning plastic bags? Disposable plastic bags are very likely to end up as litter, and can cause a lot of harm to ecosystems and food chains, as well as clogging storm drains, and just being an eyesore. When single-use plastic bags are no longer part of the picture, what does that picture look like?
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Custom reusable promotional products offer a great value for your business on many fronts. They are good for your brand, customers, the planet and your budget. We have written about the hidden value of customized reusable bags and today we want to let you know how to get those bags at the best possible price. We work hard to deliver customized reusable bags at rock bottom factory direct pricing. Here’s how we do it.
There are certain qualities or features of top brands and products that put them above the competition. This is magnified in the case of custom reusable grocery bags because of the value they have for both the user and the brand.
With this in mind, we‘ve broken down three features that a top-notch reusable grocery bag should have. Each one is crucial for making them more appealing and effective in the long run from a customer and brand perspective.
Takeaways are a great way to get your brand noticed at a trade show. Giving clients an promotional item they can use and interact with, will help create a relationship between your clients, prospects and your brand. Reusable promotional products are proven to be effective marketing investments and will continue to engage with your customers long after the trade show is over. Trade show tote bags are always a popular takeaway, and can even help drive traffic to your booth. Here are 3 trade show tote bags to get your brand noticed at your next event, and long after that event is over.