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Monday, March 8, 2010

Promotional Tote Bags: Trade Show Giveaways That Are Eco Friendly


How are your customers going to remember you at a trade show? We all know that that when you go to a trade show or convention that we just get a bunch of business cards and they usually end up lost on the desk or in the trash. Why not give your potential customers something that will keep you on their minds.

Promotional tote bags work. People love getting eco friendly shopping bags because it is something that they can actually use. There are a lot of junky promotional items out there. From a marketing position, you want to spend your money wisely, and you want to get the most mileage out of a promotional product.

A lot of promotional products are simply not effective especially if they are a disposable item. Things that are edible especially are disposed of quickly and they are eaten or thrown away in the matter of days. So, you want to market your company to potential customers by giving them something that they not only will use but something that they will enjoy using because it is good for the environment.

Your customers' view of your company will reflect the quality of the promotional product you give them. This is especially true if you are giving a promotional item to a potential customer who has never heard of your company. For example, if you give your potential customer a keychain and within a matter of days, the plastic piece breaks off the chain, your potential customer will most likely have a negative view towards your company.

You need to make sure that you are giving something away that is of value to your potential customers. Eco friendly promotional tote bags are of great value. Your customers will look at your company more favorably because you are helping out the environment. You are also giving them something of value to themselves since they will be using the reusable bag while they shop. Your logo, which is imprinted on the bag, will also be seen by multiple people while your customers are using the bag at the grocery store. You will be getting more marketing than you initially thought. When you are looking for your next trade show or convention giveaway, consider using something that will give a good response for your company, eco friendly promotional tote bags.

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Thursday, December 3, 2009

The Eco Friendly Cotton Material

Here's an article that had been written a while ago. I thought I'd pull it out of the archive!


There's a lot of "eco friendly" hype out there. A lot of people are claiming to be eco friendly for a number of different reasons. How are we supposed to know who really is truthful? What makes a material environmentally friendly? In my opinion, I would have to say an green material is one that is not affecting the environment. This means it does not affect the wild life, and it does not affect us, humans, as well.

When I mention the word "materials," I am referring to the fabrics that are used to manufacture all sorts of consumer products such as clothing and accessories, etc.

The differences between materials in regards to them being green depends on how the fabrics are made. One factor that really affects how they are made is where the fabric is manufactured in the world. Fabrics that are made in the USA are typically more environmental-conscious because of the strict regulations and guidelines that the government has imposed on manufacturers. These guidelines include regulations such as the methods and chemicals used during the dying process when the cotton is turned into different colors, as well as the imprinting of the material, which would include chemicals from the inks. Also, there are always chemicals used for clean-up which can be hazardous for the environment. Other countries may have very little or no regulations as to the processes and chemicals used in fabric manufacturing.

Now, to the material. The material is a very large part in consideration of how green a fabric actually is. In my opinion, cotton fabric is the most eco friendly material out there. Just a few reasons why I believe cotton to be the most environmentally friendly material:

Natural Fiber
Cotton is a naturally growing fiber. There is no need to mix chemicals to make a plastic. Cotton is already readily available in our environment. So, why not use it as a natural resource? We are actually using a natural resource that can be grown and harvested to manufacture fabrics

Reusable
After the fabric is manufactured and sewn into the final product, it can be reused over and over again because it is a durable material. For example, cotton in your clothing is a very comfortable cloth, and you probably will wear a cotton shirt hundreds of times before it wears out. Another example is cotton bags. Bags can be reused over multiple times before ever showing a sign of wear. Plastic bags however have a very limited life-span, and usually once they have been used once, they are thrown away.

Biodegradable
Once someone is finished using this material (typically years after it has been manufactured), the fabric will break down easily to it's original state of waste in the ground.

Cotton is a natural fiber, a reusable fiber, and it is also a biodegradable material. So, in my opinion, cotton is the the greenest fabric available on the market right now. Also, to make the cotton even more eco friendly, it is made in the USA.

Brandon Glenn recommends you visit http://greenbagpromos.com to see all the eco friendly shopping bags.

Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Brandon_Glenn

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Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Reusable Bags for Political Campaigns



We try to keep our political views to ourselves as a company, but there are a lot of organizations out there right now that are looking to promote certain candidates. You may not know how to promote your candidate of choice with the most effective return.

Eco friendly shopping bags are a great way to promote political messages. These bags are taken all over the community to different shopping stores. So, the message will be seen by multiple people. We also have some bags that are better for larger messages. Our shopping tote bag has up to a 12x12 imprint area! And our cotton tote bag has a large 10x10 imprint area. These large imprint areas will provide a bigger area to make your message more prominent!

These bags can be given away or sold as a fundraiser for your organization. GreenBagPromos.com has lots of different bag styles to choose from, with countless bag colors and imprint ink color options. Check out our website to see how you can effectively get your message across to lots of people with an affordable cost.

You can give us a call: 1-800-796-1609 or visit our website: greenbagpromos.com

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Tuesday, September 1, 2009

Going Green on Twitter

For those who read this blog frequently, I am also on twitter.com. Just look for brandon_glenn.

If you're also on twitter, look me up, and we'll meet on twitter.

There are a lot of small businesses that are looking for a good way to promote their company or organization. Eco friendly bags are a great way to promote their business. These eco friendly shopping bags can be found for a couple dollars each. And, you don't have to buy a lot of bags. The minimums are as low as 75 bags. It's a good, affordable, and environmentally friendly way to promote your company. Your company's logo or message will be displayed on something that is reusable, and people do use these bags. Eco friendly bags are a good promotions because people will actually see you logo over and over again. Imagine if you gave them something they would only use once and then throw away. You only get a one-time exposure out of that promotion.

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Monday, August 24, 2009

Convention Tote Bags

The beginning of fall is one of the biggest times for conventions. Lots of companies are going out to these conventions to learn about other services that will benefit themselves. For your company, this can be a great way to make a good impression. You want to leave them with something that will stick in their minds, or something that they will see often. If you give them something that will be reused regularly, they will automatically look favorably on your company. So, give them something like an eco friendly tote bag. These bags are pretty reasonably priced. You may spend up to $4 or $5 on another specialty promotional item, but eco friendly bags can be bought with your logo imprinted for well under that figure. Depending on what your looking for, eco friendly bags can go for $1-$2 each. Check out our selection of eco friendly shopping bags.

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Friday, August 14, 2009

Eco Friendly Promotional Tote Bags

Many people are not aware that GreenBagPromos.com is part of a larger company, S.A. Promotions, LLC. At S.A. Promotions, we strive to give our clients good ideas that will market their company in unique ways. These promotional tools will help our clients' clients remember them in some form. Some unique ways might be an oddly shaped sticky-note pad. For other companies it might be a nice pen. For more ideas, you can visit http://sa-promotions.com

For most companies, you want your clients to remember you in a positive light. A great way to do this is to find the right promotion for your business and its market. Most everyone would agree that saving the environment is an honorable cause. So, you might want to consider an eco friendly shopping bag as a good promotional tool. When you give this tote bag away, or sell it, you will make a lasting impression on your potential customer and anyone else that will see that bag. Your logo will be carried around to grocery stores all over your area and beyond. These tote bags really are a great way to promote your company. For your next eco friendly promotion, visit our website for eco friendly shopping bags.

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Monday, August 3, 2009

Biodegradable bags for Concerts


If you're a retail business, you want to reach as many customers as possible. No new idea, right? Are you reaching as many potential customers as possible? One of the largest spending groups of people attend is concerts. Music concerts draw such large crowds of people that are willing to spend money. Advertising to these people is a great idea. So, why not give them something that they will take home to use. Give them a biodegradable shopping bag or a cotton tote bag.

These bags will be used over and over again, and they're good for the environment. When you place you're logo on the bags, they will be happy to use them, and they will be advertising your business for you. This is a great idea to get your company name out there for people to recognize. Call us for more details: 1-800-796-1609 or visit our website, GreenBagPromos.com

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Monday, July 27, 2009

Eco Friendly Party Favor bags


Our latest customer inquiry is from a company that puts together party favor bags. Using eco friendly bags is a great way to express your thanks at your next party, whether it be for kids, bridal showers, birthday parties, or whatever. The possibilities are endless. The party favors allow you to put your message on a bag that can be handed out at the party. Or, your company could put a logo on the bag, and hand out at the next company picnic, or at the next office party.

Party favor bags are a great way to go green with, because people would much rather receive a reusable party favor bag that they will be able to use over and over, than to receive a plastic bag that will just get thrown away. These eco friendly shopping bags can be purchased blank or imprinted. Check out the selections, and if you don't see what you want, give us a call: 1-800-796-1609.

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Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Advertise with Eco bags


If you're looking for a cost-effective, environmentally friendly way to reach your audience, GreenBagPromos.com is a great place to start. Eco friendly tote bags work great for promoting your business because your logo or message is printed on something that will be reused multiple times. The green bags can be handed out at conventions or other events. They work great for being filled with other literature pertaining to your company or organization. Your potential customers will love receiving a great gift like a reusable shopping bag.

You will benefit from giving this gift by having your logo or message imprinted on a green eco bag. Your bag will be taken all over the place: grocery stores, shopping malls, and more. If you hand these out at an event or convention, your logo will be carried around all over that event. This will draw people to your area, and you will be able to make a personal connection with people coming to your booth.

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Monday, May 18, 2009

Reusable Shopping Bags: Why Your Business Should Go Green



So many businesses are going green these days. Is this just a trend, or do people really care about the environment? Either way, if you're a business owner, you can't ignore the fact that American consumers want to shop greener. A lot of people are using reusable shopping bags because they don't feel the need to waste a lot of the plastic bags.

When customers bring their own shopping bags, this is saving the stores money. But it is also an advertisement for the company that purchased them in the first place. The imprinting works as a mobile billboard. While customers are shopping at one store, they are actually advertising for another store as they carry around their reusable tote bag.

So, whether you think that going green is a fad or not, people are buying reusable shopping bags. If you own a business, imprinting on reusable bags is a great way to make sure people are recognizing your company. People are using reusable shopping bags, and noticing your company's logo, which lets everyone know that your company is concerned about the environment.

Reusable shopping bags have made a great impact on the environment just within the past few years. Since their popularity spike, millions of plastic bags have been saved. Some green experts will say that using non-woven shopping bags creates more energy than what they are worth. However, the non-woven bags definitely have cut the use of traditional plastic bags significantly. Also, when using cotton canvas bags, companies don't need to worry about the bags after they are disposed of. The cotton material is naturally biodegradable because it is made from cotton. Cotton is a natural growing biodegradable product that is woven together to make the canvas.

Business owners should consider using reusable shopping bags because it gives them advertising as well as a good image to the public. The bags can simply be given away, or they can be purchased for a minimum price. A great idea that many stores are promoting is to give away the bag when the customers purchase a minimum amount from the store. It encourages people to buy in large quantities from the business as well as promotes your business with the reusable shopping bag.

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Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Biodegradable Products: What are they?

videoA lot of products these days are claiming to be recyclable, biodegradable, made from recycled materials, etc. How do you know which products are best for the environment? What do these terms even mean? Today, we will clarify what it means for a product or material to be biodegradable. Are the biodegradable shopping bags really doing the trick?

What does it mean for a material to be biodegradable? An item that is biodegradable is a product or material made from an eco friendly material that decomposes in landfills or other environments such as roadsides as people litter.

Now, what actually makes materials biodegradable? The first way items can be biodegradable depends on their source. Natural materials are biodegradable because they come directly from plants or other natural fibers. Plants produce a large majority of the natural fibers. These kinds of materials are made from cotton, which is the largest plant fiber. Jute is the second largest plant fiber in manufacturing material. Animals also produce natural fibers. Materials like wool from sheep and alpaca fibers will decompose naturally because they are not fabricated. The fibers are woven into a fabric, but it is the fiber that is biodegradable.

Some plastics are also biodegradable. These materials are manufactured with a chemical base that causes a more rapid breakdown. Traditional plastics will break down in landfills, but it will take years upon years to see any results. However, it will take only a few months to a few years for most biodegradable plastics to decompose fully.

There are many ways to degrade materials. For example, in the landfills, microorganisms are actually "eating" the materials. They are being broken down by enzymes, and the rate of this process depends the heat present and the amount of oxygen available.

The material itself is the biggest part in deciding how long it takes for the biodegradable process to complete itself. For an example, Wikipedia provides a list of biodegradable products. Banana peels take only 2-10 days where orange peels take about 1 month. Paper can take 2-5 months, and plastic bags take 10-20 years. The winner of the longest biodegration process is diapers and aluminum cans: 200-500 years. After looking at a lot of these long degration processes, it is a relief to see that cotton only takes 1-5 months and wool takes about 1-5 years. The biodegradable plastic bags take about 2-3 months to decompose.

As you can see, when products that are used in bulk quantity add up, there is potential to have a lot of full landfills, which is bad for the environment. Making smart decisions about product materials will help out the environment, and in a lot of cases you wallet, too. A lot of biodegradable materials are about the same and sometimes less money than the fabricated alternatives.

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Friday, April 24, 2009

Fundraising is Going Green

These days everything and everybody seems to be all about "Going Green." Why not fundraising? This article will show you how going green is a great fundraiser that will bring in some money and help out the environment too!

Whatever your organization--school, library, non-profit, hospital--this fundraising idea will work for you. It involves selling advertising placements on a reusable shopping bag. Here's the basic idea behind this fundraising idea:

It's really a quite simple concept, which can be implemented in any organization. Sell ad placements on an eco friendly shopping bag. The best types of bags for this will be any kind of reusable bag. Check to make sure it is an eco friendly material like cotton canvas. This fundraiser is especially suited for schools because the students do all of the ad sales. It's easy to split up the imprinting area on the bags into multiple ad spaces, and divide the cost of the bag production by the number of advertising spaces, and increase the cost of the placement according to the amount of money the organization would like to profit.

Businesses love to be seen as being involved in the community. So, this kind of fundraising is not very difficult to sell. There are many ways to sell the advertising. All the ad sizes could be equal in size, or there could be a premium ad on each side of the bag that would bring in more money. I think it will be more clear in the example to follow.

For the examples purpose, let's say there is a tote bag that cost 1.65, and the second side imprinting costs $0.42, which is a total of $2.07. Let's also say that the organization will purchase 1,000 bags for distribution. The total bag costs is about $2,070. You also have to remember shipping and setup charges. For sake of this example, assume that all ad sizes are the same, and there are 8 ads per side; totaling 16 ads. The cost per ad placement to cover the bag price would be $129, but this will not profit the organization. If the ads cost $200, that would profit the organization $1,136. $200 isn't very much for an ad placement, so, the ads could be $250 or more. If the ads cost $250, the organization would profit $1936. As you can see, this could be a very profitable fundraiser for an organization.

Distribution is another way the organization could help raise even more money. The bags could be sold an events for a small profit. Even if the bags are resold for $1, the organization would be making an additional $1000. Some organizations also feel that the advertisers should be getting the bags to hand out to their customers. These bags could be given away by the advertisers' storefronts. Either way, advertisers will be getting 1000 "walking billboards" with their ads being shown to countless numbers of people.
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Wednesday, April 22, 2009

New Biodegradable Plastic Bag

I've uploaded a video to YouTube that explains the Oxo-Biodegradable plastic bag. Here it is! Call us if you have questions about the bag: 1-800-796-1609

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Tuesday, April 21, 2009

Oxo-Biodegradable Plastic Bag


So many plastic bags are being wasted today. Millions of traditional plastic grocery bags are being thrown away every day. These plastic bags will never decompose in the landfills. There has to be some kind of alternative solution to the problem our world is facing. Can you even imagine our world in just a few years if something is not done soon?

I suggest that companies and governments start using oxo-biodegradable bags. These bags are great for the environment because the last up to 5 years indoors. But once they are exposed to UV rays or intense heat for a long period of time, they start to degrade into natural waste. This plastic alternative is a great way to save the environment from being suffocated by plastic bags in the future.

What makes these bags biodegradable? During the manufacturing process, an oxo-boiodegradable additive is used. This additive is blended into the plastic during the extrusion process, so, it is less harmful for the environment.

Not only are these new bags biodegradable, but they are also recyclable. As long as the plastic has not started to degrade significantly, the plastic bags can be recycled by most recycling centers in the United States.

In the landfills, microorganisms will aid in the process of degradation as long as there is enough oxygen. UV light rays will also keep the process going. Heat, again, will help the bags in the biodegration process.

The plastic also feels just like regular plastic. People can not notice any difference between regular plastic and the biodegradable plastic bags. As mentioned before, the plastic bags will last indoors for about 5 years, but when placed in a landfill, the bags will be gone in about 2 years under normal circumstances.

One great feature about these bags is the fact that they are also made in the USA. It's a great thing to help the manufacturers and fellow workers when buying domestic products. These bags are biodegradable, reusable, plastic, and made in the USA.

Also, we will be giving away a free bag through the month of May. Starting Earth Day (Apr 22), provide us with your shipping address, and we will ship a biodegradable plastic bag to you!

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What are you doing for Earth Day?

We're launching a new biodegradable plastic bag in honor of Earth Day! We'll be adding a new blog post when the bag is available to general public.

What are you doing? Let us know by replying to this post!

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Friday, April 17, 2009

Save the Environment and the USA Economy


These days, there are a lot of economic hard times. People are constantly looking to save money, and who can blame those people? Everybody wants to save a dollar, right? At the same time, buyers should be looking out for their fellow American citizen. We want to keep the American economy rolling.

I would like to persuade buyers to not only purchase products that are eco friendly and will be saving the environment, but to also shop for products that will save the US economy. Purchase items that are made in the USA, and save the American economy.

It is really hard for the American manufacturers to compete with all of the products that are placed in the market today. Countries are exporting mass quantities of products that are produced at cheaper costs, so they are usually less expensive to the end consumer. We've seen a lot of countries importing a lot of large volumes of products, which is making it less expensive, but it is also hurting American jobs and the American economy. Jobs are being lost because American consumer are purchasing products that are made outside of the USA.

Also, not to mention (my biased opinion), typically, products that are made in the USA are a better quality than those products that are imported. Typically, US manufacturers have more strict regulations, which produces a better quality product, in the end.

If your company is purchasing products, please consider the products that could be purchased from domestic manufacturers. Purchasing products from manufactures located in the USA will boost the morale of the nation, which will in turn keep the American economy rolling.

Recently, our company has seen a spike in interest for Made in the USA products, which is great for the American manufacturing companies. It is also great for the environment because the products are eco friendly. If we are seeking to save the environment, why not save the economy at the same time?

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Thursday, April 16, 2009

Made in the USA and Eco Friendly bags

Lately, we've posting our articles and other video blogs. But today, there just isn't the time to write a full article--Maybe tomorrow. A lot of people are wanting to see this economy start rolling again! We have to realize, however that will be a gradual process. Many people are looking to save a dollar, and who can blame them? But we also need to look out for our fellow American citizen.

Start looking for items that are made in the USA. It's very hard for the companies in the US to compete with other companies are exporting large volumes of bags. We have seen a recent spike in interest in the Made in the USA tote bags, which is great for our national morale.

Here's a few of the bags that are made in the USA and are also eco friendly.
http://greenbagpromos.com/products/usflat.html
http://greenbagpromos.com/products/usgusset.html
http://greenbagpromos.com/products/usshopping.html

Thanks for your interest in eco friendly shopping bags that are made in the USA!

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Thursday, April 9, 2009

Reuse This!


What comes into your mind when you think of an eco friendly shopping bag? I think that for most American consumers, when hearing this phrase, they think about the traditional reusable shopping bag. This is for a very good reason. It is a very eco friendly bag. By using the reusable shopping bags, people are saving the earth's resources. The disposable plastic bags are only good for one use--maybe two uses at most, and then they are thrown away.

Plastic is made from oil and other bio products, which cannot break down easily in the dump. So, when consumers use the reusable shopping bags, they are actually saving the earth's resources by not using the regular plastic bags. It's replacing the plastic bags as well as the paper bags.

The reusable shopping bags are widely available now in almost every grocery, convenient, and supermarket store. They are also available for a minimal cost. The use of the reusable shopping bag is most important because it is minimizing the use of the disposable plastic bags. The plastic bags consume so much oil and other natural resources. The reusable shopping bags are really saving the manufacturing of a lot of natural resources as well as saving the earth a lot of natural resources.

There's a lot of discussion right now about the government regulation of plastic bags, which is great for the environment. Without getting into politics, this step will increase the use of reusable shopping bags. A lot of regulations are occurring currently, among state and local governments. The regulations either prohibit the use of plastic bags completely or minimize the use by adding a sur-charge to any plastic bag that is used. This will discourage consumers from using too many plastic bags, and will cause the consumer to purchase a reusable bag one time. Purchasing one reusable shopping bag will save the consumer money in the long-run also.

Another great way that reusable shopping bags are entering the market is through fashion. Not only are these bags becoming a trendier fashion accessory, but the clothing departments are also promoting them to their customers to use as shopping bags when they return the next time. This also gives the department store advertising when the customer takes the bag to different stores because the logo will be shown on the outside of the bag.

There are a lot of great things happening in the eco friendly world. It is exciting to be able to watch the buzz of saving the environment. Don't be afraid to jump in and do your part!

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Wednesday, April 8, 2009

Jute Tote Bag

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We just love posting videos about eco friendly shopping bags!

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Jute Wants a Share of the Fame and Fortune


Jute is another great material for eco conscious consumers. It is also extremely under-appreciated. Cotton takes most of the fame and fortune for the natural fiber materials. However, most people have never even heard of jute. Why is jute such an eco friendly material?

Jute is a fabric that we call "burlap" in North America. Burlap bags are actually made from Jute. They are typically long strands of fibers that are naturally woven together. Jute is a natural plant fiber. It is also one of the cheapest natural plant fibers available on the market, currently. The only natural fiber that is produced more than jute is cotton.

Another fiber that is very similar to jute is hemp. Most people have seen hemp jewelry, which is very popular. Jute is grown in a very warm and moist climate. So, it is not surprising that a country like India is the number one exporter for jute. The monsoon seasons that occur there. People produce jute in countries like India after harvesting the plant. They will take the fibers from the stalk of the plant and after ripping the fibers from the stalk, they will produce the end result: the fabric.

This fabric is then used to produce a number of textile items. Manufacturers now are using jute to produce stylish tote bags that are eco friendly. They are very durable and becoming quite popular. In Europe, people refer to them as "Gunny Sacks." In America, people refer to them, simply as jute tote bags. They look like a burlap sack, but they can be imprinted with lettering or images. Some manufactures also add other materials such as a cotton trim to add style and appeal.

Jute material is eco friendly because it is a natural fiber, it is reusable and durable, and it is biodegradable. These are the marks for a great eco friendly material.

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Tuesday, April 7, 2009

New Eco Friendly Bag Video

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Here's the video! Check out our awesome new bag!

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The Eco Friendly Cotton Material

There's a lot of "eco friendly" hype out there. A lot of people are claiming to be eco friendly for a number of different reasons. How are we supposed to know who really is eco friendly? What makes a material eco friendly? In my opinion, I would have to say an eco friendly material is one that is not affecting the environment. This means it does not affect the wild life, and it does not affect us, humans, as well.

When I mention the word "materials," I am referring to the fabrics that are used to manufacture all sorts of consumer products such as clothing and accessories, etc.

The differences between materials in regards to them being eco friendly depends on how the fabrics are made. One factor that really affects how they are made is where the fabric is manufactured in the world. Fabrics that are made in the USA are typically more eco friendly because of the strict regulations and guidelines that the government has imposed on manufacturers. These guidelines include regulations such as the methods and chemicals used during the dying process when the cotton is turned into different colors, as well as the imprinting of the material, which would include chemicals from the inks. Also, there are always chemicals used for clean-up which can be hazardous for the environment. Other countries may have very little or no regulations as to the processes and chemicals used in fabric manufacturing.

Now, to the material. The material is a very large part in consideration of how eco friendly a fabric actually is. In my opinion, cotton fabric is the most eco friendly material out there. Just a few reasons why I believe cotton to be the most eco friendly material:

Natural Fiber
Cotton is a naturally growing fiber. There is no need to mix chemicals to make a plastic. Cotton is already readily available in our environment. So, why not use it as a natural resource? We are actually using a natural resource that can be grown and harvested to manufacture fabrics

Reusable
After the fabric is manufactured and sewn into the final product, it can be reused over and over again because it is a durable material. For example, cotton in your clothing is a very comfortable cloth, and you probably will wear a cotton shirt hundreds of times before it wears out. Another example is cotton bags. Bags can be reused over multiple times before ever showing a sign of wear. Plastic bags however have a very limited life-span, and usually once they have been used once, they are thrown away.

Biodegradable
Once someone is finished using this material (typically years after it has been manufactured), the fabric will break down easily to it's original state of waste in the ground.

Cotton is a natural fiber, a reusable fiber, and it is also a biodegradable material. So, in my opinion, cotton is the the most eco friendly fabric available on the market right now. Also, to make the cotton even more eco friendly, it is made in the USA.

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Monday, April 6, 2009

The Best Green Bag Since Sliced Bread


Here at GreenBagPromos.com, we like to constantly upgrade our products. Today, we added a brand new bag to our website. We are really excited about this bag because we have already sold a few of these bags to some of our customers before we even added it to the site. So far, all of the customers have loved this bag! It's one of the most cost-efficient quality bags on the market right now!

We call it the GB501. This is a great eco-friendly bag. As you can see, it is also a great reusable shopping bag. I will briefly explain the benefits of this bag. This bag comes with a free plastic insert. Without even asking for it, the insert will be included with each ordered bag! That's another reason why this bag is such a great quality bag. The plastic insert gives the bag a lot more durability and reinforces the bottom gusset of the bag for heavier objects that are put in the bag. It's a great added feature!

The price of the bags, available on the website, include one color printing. If your company decides it would like additional colors or additional locations, the cost is only $0.25, which is great for reusable bags like this. Most cost up to $0.60 per color! The production time for this bag is only nine to eleven working days. Your logo will actually be printed in the USA, which is great for our country!

This bag is great for shopping! People will be using this bag all over the place, along with your logo, and in essence, giving you advertising wherever they go. Countless numbers of people will be seeing your ad on these bags. This bag can also be used at grocery stores, daily items for picnics, library books, etc. Recently, we had a meat market use these bags for their customers. Now, their customers can take their meat home in a great looking bag, and these customers will also become advertisers for the meat market.

This bag is great for a lot of different options. It's fun, it's reusable, it's eco friendly! Start promoting your company with an eco friendly shopping bag that will advertise for you!

Visit our site to view more information about this shopping cloth bag

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Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Made In the USA Tote Bag

GreenBagPromos.com offers a wide variety of choices for eco friendly shopping bags--a lot of different bag styles. The bag we will be discussing in this article is our GB304 series, our USA Made Gusset Tote Bag.

First of all, you may be wondering "what is a gusset?" Well, I'm glad you asked. A gusset is the bottom part of the bag, and the measurement of the gusset shows how wide the bottom of the bag is. Our USA Gusset Tote bag is available in six different sizes and can all be imprinted with a very large 10x10 imprint area, which is pretty large for a bag this size. Most imprint areas are much smaller.

This particular bag is made from cotton, which is eco-friendly because it is biodegradable. Cotton is a natural fiber, which means it will also be biodegradable. These bags are also very durable and can be reused over and over again. So, these bags can be taken to the shopping stores, and therefore will be used as advertising while people carry your logo around the store. Many people also use this bag to carry books and to school and the library.

There are many color options for the handles of the bags--sixteen to be exact! We also the actual bag color options as well--ten different bag color options! There are so many combinations for bag color and handle color options. The handles of this bag are also available in three different size lengths: 18" 22" and 24" handles. There are also different closure options. We have double snap closure available for free upon request, and zipper closure for only $1 per bag. These bags can produced in 7-10 business days, and all the pricing on our website include a one-color imprint.

Let me also add, most of our bags have a set-up charge that goes along with the bag order. When re-ordering bags, the price for the set-up is often dropped or reduced significantly. This bag is eco-friendly, biodegradable, and reusable.

Most importantly, this bag is made in the USA! Some companies may claim that their bags are made in the USA, but in reality, they are manufactured in another country and only printed in America. This bag is manufactured and printed in the USA. This bag is eco-friendly, it's fun, affordable, and made in the USA.

Please visit our website to see more information about this bag:
eco friendly shopping bags

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Tuesday, March 24, 2009

More eco-friendly options for bags

We just received a truckload of more options for our eco friendly shopping bags! We haven't yet had time to update our website, but we wanted everybody to know that there are always more options than what is shown on our site. If you know specifically what you need for bag options, give us a call on our toll-free line: 1-800-796-1609, and we will find the best option for you and your organization. GreenBagPromos.com is committed to satisfying its customers! We will do our best to exceed your expectations with our service.

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Friday, March 20, 2009

Green Bags go on Video!

GreenBagPromos.com has started a video series explaining each eco friendly shopping bag and why it is eco friendly! The first video post was made yesterday, and the video goes into detail about the cotton canvas tote bag, GB300 and GB301. These two bags have been some of the most popular bags because they are such a great deal for smaller quantities, and as you will find out, they are a great eco friendly bag, too!

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Thursday, March 19, 2009

SPRING FLING! Members Only sale begins tomorrow!

I know this may sadden most of you, but today is the last day of Winter. Fortunately, Jack Frost will be back again next year. This means that Spring is coming. Tomorrow will be the first day of spring! And with Spring comes a brand new "Spring Fling" sale for eco friendly shopping bags! If you're not a member yet, I would advise you to sign up for the discounts that come out randomly throughout the year. Let us know where we can send you the Members' discounts by filling out the form to the right, and what kind of discounts you will get tomorrow!

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Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Eco Friendly Bags for Fund Raisers


If your school, church, or organization is trying to raise money for a good cause, eco friendly shopping bags are great for raising money! They provide a very low cost, and a great turn-around for profit! For example, the bag we suggest works best for fund raising is the flat Cotton Canvas tote Bag. This bag costs $1.65 for 500 bags or more. Let's say you sell the bags for $5.00 during your fund raiser. If you sell 500 bags, your organization just made $1,675.00! Or, if you sell 1000 bags, the profit doubles to $3,350! This can be a great way to raise money because people love these bags for shopping, or bookbags.
Another great way to promote this project is to have a competition. Many of our orders have done this, and it has always had a great response. The organization holds a competition for the artwork of the bag, and the winner has their artwork displayed on the bag. Some organizations also give the winner a cash prize or some kind of incentive.
Call us for more details on the fundraising ideas: 1-800-796-1609.

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Thursday, March 12, 2009

Going Green in Oklahoma

Oklahoma is Going Green! There will be a number of truck loads of "Green" displays traveling around the state of Oklahoma soon. GreenBagPromos.com will be displaying three of their most eco friendly shopping bags:
Watch for the eco trucks as they're traveling around informing Oklahoma citizens how to be more friendly to the environment. They're doing a great job of informing the public about green life styles. Make your first move by going green with a reusable shopping bag

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Tuesday, March 10, 2009

A Lot Less plastic bags in the Capital?

As reported by enn.com, Washington D.C. will be considering whether or not to impose a $0.05 tax on every plastic or paper bag used in stores. This would be a very considerable markup which would be great for the environment!
Disregarding the politics of the issue, the tax would discourage many people from using the store's bags, and most people will opt for buying the reusable shopping bags. This is exciting news for any company wanting to go eco friendly with their shopping bags.
Grocery stores should be aware, however, that just because a bag is reusable, does not necessarily mean that it is eco friendly. Cotton bags are one of the most eco friendly bags because they are made from a natural biodegradable material.

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Thursday, March 5, 2009

Green Bags for Farmers Markets

One of our latest Green Bags inquiries is for a Farmer's Market. This is a great idea because most the people that shop at Farmer's markets are typically more conscious about they're involvement with the environment. This particular farmer's market is selling their eco friendly shopping bags to the people that shop at the Farmer's Market. The bag will have the market's logo imprinted, so people will see that logo every time they shop, and they will be more inclined to go shopping at the Farmer's Market again. And, when they use the bag somewhere else, it's advertising for that Farmer's Market. You just can't lose!

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Friday, February 13, 2009

Valentine's Day Promotion

1 Day away from Valentine's day! Whether or not you are a big advocate of the holiday, there's no doubt it's about love. You don't need a significant other in order to celebrate. Why not show your love to your friends and family?
We LOVE YOU!!! Andy that's why we are giving a 5% discount to everybody who places an order in the month of February! So, check out the homepage for a selection of tote bags, cotton canvas, reusable shopping bags, and other eco friendly shopping bags!
If you're looking for larger quantities of eco friendly shopping bags, check out our sister site, bulk tote bags.
Happy Valentine's Day to everyone!

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Friday, January 16, 2009

Eco Friendly 1st Quarter sale!

The first quarter sale is now available with GreenBagPromos.com. Purchase any of our Cotton Canvas tote bags and get the first color screen charge free! So, there will be no set-up charge on any cotton canvas tote bags! For most of those bags, that is over $30 off your order. Call us if you have any more questions about eco-friendly bags. 1-800-796-1609

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Tuesday, December 30, 2008

Being Eco Friendly in Economic Tough Times


Who has extra cash in their budget this year? These days, not many people do! Because of the tough economic times we are facing, GreenBagPromos would like to bring to your attention the budget-friendly bags. How about the cotton sheeting tote bag, as low as $1.00!
Looking for a low quantity order? Then, this is still the bag for you! With minimum orders like 50 bags, this promotional bag is great for a small budget. That's a $50 bag order; after adding shipping and set-up fees, you're still looking at keeping under $100 (depending on your location in the U.S.)

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