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Promotional Canvas Bags: The REAL Eco Friendly Tote

noreply@blogger.com (Andy Schmid) — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:54:00 +0000

How many claims do you hear every day for companies that are "green?" I would venture to say that there are hundreds of thousands of businesses in the eco friendly market, which sounds great for the environment. The problem is that any company can claim to be "green." If you're company is truly green, make sure your customers know what makes you green.

The market place is flooded with new "eco friendly" businesses. So, you need to set yourself apart if you are going to put on the green hat. You can do this by promoting your company with a promotional canvas bag. These tote are actually more eco friendly than other reusable shopping bags because they are made from cotton canvas, which is a natural growing fiber. Since the bags are made from natural fibers, they are also biodegradable.

Promotional canvas bags are also eco friendly because they are reusable. When you give these bags to your customers and potential customers, you will be helping out the environment by promoting the reduction of traditional plastic bags used in the grocery stores. These plastic bags are very inexpensive for the grocery stores, so they continue to use them, despite their harmful effects on nature and the environment. So, by giving these reusable cotton bags away, you will be helping out the environment.

Okay, business owners, let's get real: you are not only looking for an eco friendly alternative, but you are also looking for more customers. Am I right? If you're in business, you are constantly looking for more customers, more loyal customers, and customers that are willing to spend more money each visit. The promotional canvas bags will be a great promotion because your logo will be imprinted on the bags, and your customers will appreciate your influence of going green. Your customers will see your logo every time they shop. Other potential customers will also see your logo because it will be carried around the grocery stores and shopping centers.

Consider using a promotional canvas bag the next time you are promoting your business or organization. Another added benefit to consider is purchasing bags that are made in the USA. Again, your customers will appreciate it when you are purchasing goods within the United States because it is keeping the work and labor locally instead of sending it overseas. A great resource for cotton bags made in the USA can be found here: http://greenbagpromos.com/products/usflat.html

Promotional Tote Bags: Trade Show Giveaways That Are Eco Friendly

noreply@blogger.com (Andy Schmid) — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:45:00 +0000

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.

Trade Show Bags: Eco Friendly Giveaways

noreply@blogger.com (Andy Schmid) — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 17:40:00 +0000

If you're planning on being a member of a trade show anytime soon, you'll definitely want to meet as many potential customers as possible. And, if you want to have any success with your leads, you'll need to make sure they remember you. What better way than to give them environmentally friendly trade show bags.

These giveaway items are great for three main reasons. The first reason why you should give away an eco friendly trade show bag is because they are an item that will get your business seen by multiple people multiple times. What is the goal of a promotional product? You want your company in front of your customers' eyes as often as possible and for as long as possible. The great thing about a reusable shopping bag is that it will be used multiple times.

Secondly, the tote bag will give you great exposure at the trade show. When you give away these bags to potential customers, they will, without a doubt, be putting other materials in your bag. People go to trade shows and collect all sorts of things like other giveaway items, business cards, brochures and posters. All of those items can be carried in the tote bag you just gave them. Now, everyone at the show will see your company logo on the bag, and they will want to stop by your booth to get one for themselves, which gives you an opportunity to talk to more potential customers.

Lastly, trade show bags can typically be reused over and over, which makes them eco friendly. Your customers can take your tote bag and use it at the grocery store, the beach, and countless other places. Who knows who will see your logo! Bags made from biodegradable material like cotton and jute are especially eco friendly because not only are they reusable, but they will also decompose after their life is over.

So, if you're heading to a trade show in the near future, consider using promotional tote bags that will get you some milage. Eco friendly tote bags will give you great exposure and they will be helping out the environment, not to mention give your company a good image because you're giving away eco friendly items. The bags can also be very inexpensive. Prices start from under a dollar.

Custom Logo Bags: Advertising in a Tough Economy

noreply@blogger.com (Andy Schmid) — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:54:00 +0000

Well, we're over halfway through the first quarter in 2010 and your business is probably overflowing with abundance. No? Well you're not alone. A lot of businesses, especially small businesses, are struggling with their bottom line leaving an advertising budget very minimal So, you need an advertising method that you can afford.

In this economy, advertising is still expensive. In my opinion, these types of situations make the rich richer and the poor poorer. Explanation, advertising expenses have not decreased at all if any. Small businesses, generally, cannot afford the expense of a large advertising budget, but large franchises can. So, since the big companies can afford billboard, radio, television ad spots in a large volume, leaving the little guy out of the customers' eyes.

If you're looking for a cost effective way to advertise your company, then now is the time to check out imprinted promotional products. They can be very inexpensive and they are still effective. For example, by putting your logo on an eco friendly tote bag, your customers will see your 'ad' every time they go shopping. Your customers will also look at your business favorably because you gave them something they can use.

Promotional products are also a targeted advertising solution. You will be able to control who gets your promotional products. Unlike TV ads, where everybody watching the station sees your ad, whether they are a possible candidate for your products or service or not, custom logo bags can be given directly to customers you already have. They can also be given to other potential customers at special events like trade shows.

If you don't have a logo or if you need help creating an ad to put on your tote bag, let us know. We have trained graphic design professionals that will give you a quality layout that you can approve before it gets imprinted on the bags.

Promotional Reusable Grocery Bags

noreply@blogger.com (Andy Schmid) — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 21:10:00 +0000

How are you going to make sure that your customers remember you the next time they need your product or service? If you're hoping that their memory will serve them, you're asking to be served yourself! Make sure that you are giving your customers an opportunity to see your logo frequently. That's why you should give your customers an imprinted promotional item that will be reused over and over.

A promotional reusable grocery bag will keep your logo in front of your customers when they go to the grocery store. They may even take the bag to multiple stores. Each time they go out shopping, they will see your logo imprinted on the side of the bag. This will get you great recognition, and when they need your product or service again, you will be the first company that comes to their mind.

Not only will you stay in front of your customers' eyes, you will also be in front of other people's eyes. As your customers carry around your promotional tote bags, you logo and message will be seen by the people they are shopping with. Your tote bag, essentially, is a walking billboard. So, you will get your logo seen by multiple people multiple times from one promotion.

How else can an promotional eco friendly tote bag benefit your company? Well, since the bag is reusable, it is eco friendly. Your customers will look at your company as a good, environmentally conscious company. The general public loves to see eco friendly companies, and they will buy from companies that they feel are making a green difference.

Promotional reusable grocery bags can help your company in multiple ways. First of all they will help you stay in touch with your current customer base. They will remember you the next time they need your product or service. Secondly, you message will be seen by multiple people because tote bags act as a "walking billboard." Lastly, your customers will thank you for being an environmentally conscious company. And because they know that you're going green, they will be more likely to purchase products or services from you.

Ship-N-Tote: New Eco Friendly Promotional Mailing Packaging

noreply@blogger.com (Andy Schmid) — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 16:48:00 +0000

Packaging material is something that gets thrown away all the time. How many pieces of mail do you get each day that you just throw away? Granted, a lot of packaging material is made out of cardboard, which can be broken down. But it can still take years for all of those boxes, envelopes and other packaging materials to degrade when they're thrown away in the dump. What if you could brand your company when you mail something out, and have that packaging reused for years to come?

Drum roll.........Introducing the SHIP-N-TOTE!

This envelope can be mailed to your customers, then be reused as a drawstring backpack. Two great positive outcomes arise from this promotional item:

1. You get your logo on the inside and outside of the mailer. So, your logo and message can be seen by everyone when it is an envelope and when it is a drawstring bag.

2. Packaging material will not be thrown away. None of the packaging material is discarded! It simply turns into a reusable drawstring backpack.

These Ship-N-Tote brandable packaging material ideas can be imprinted with your own custom image and message. So, visit our website by clicking here to get more information and pricing for the ship-n-tote bag.

Promotional Canvas Bags: Your Next Step in Green Business

noreply@blogger.com (Andy Schmid) — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 16:51:00 +0000

There are many different ways to go green with your business. And as a business, you should be implementing as many as possible. Businesses are looked up to in a way from the community. They are leaders, and whether or not they choose to be, people look up to them as an example. Therefore, businesses should be setting the correct example in environmental issues.

You've probably been making some changes. Earlier, I said earlier that businesses should make as many changes as possible. This does not mean to just go crazy, forget about business and focus just on the environment. That would be silly, and you would be out of business within weeks. What I really mean is that businesses should be concerned about the environment, and make changes in the way they conduct business as they see fit. Following are some examples.

Eco-friendly printing

You probably do a fair amount of printing if you're in business. For example, your company probably has business cards, letterhead, brochures, etc. So, when these materials are printed, make sure they are being printed with a respect for the environment. An eco-friendly printer is not always more expensive, either. There are many digital printers out there with very good quality work who are also eco-friendly.

Conserving water

As a business, try to keep your water usage to a minimum. Things like watering the lawn can be minimized or cut entirely. Installing motion sensors on faucets will also reduce the amount of water being used. Also, if you provide a water cooler for employees instead of a water fountain, this will also cut water waste.

Now, tell your customers!

Your customers will be pleased to hear that you are being kind to the environment, not to mention they will be more likely to purchase products from you. Make sure that they know you're going green. A great way to make it known is to use promotional canvas bags with your logo imprinted. Along with your logo, a message could also be imprinted stating how you're company is green. For example, "We've cut our water consumption by 50 gallons per month!" Your customers will love getting a reusable shopping bag from you because it helps the environment, and it helps you because it announces to everyone that sees the bag that your company is going green.

Promotional Tote Bag: Go Green With Eco Friendly Tote Bags

noreply@blogger.com (Andy Schmid) — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 19:30:00 +0000

You've probably heard the hype, "Go Green...go green...use solar energy...reduce water use..." Am I right? How are you supposed to know the right direction to take your company? Maybe you've taken a few steps towards going green in your business already. It's time to tell your customers about your progress. Make sure that your customers know you're going green by putting your logo on an eco friendly shopping bag.

A promotional tote bag is something that everyone uses. How many green bags do you have in your home? Eco friendly tote bags will help you build your company awareness because people will use these promotional giveaways at home and at work. Your customers will see your logo constantly. If you're not giving away a promotional tote bag that is eco friendly, your competition probably is.

There are a few good reasons why you want to give away green tote bags. First of all, your customers need to know that you're going green. Customers feel better about themselves when they purchase their products from a company that is being environmentally friendly. Whether or not your customers are completely passionate about the environment, they will feel good about purchasing from you when you let them know about your green involvement.

Secondly, you will be giving your company great exposure. Your logo will be seen by your customer at least a few times a month or as often as they use the bag. Also, when your customer uses the bag, all the people at the store will also see your imprinted message. So, there really is no way to know how many people will read your advertisement. These bags basically become mobile billboards. Where else can you get a billboard for less than the price of breakfast at Mickey D's?

Lastly, by giving promotional tote bags to your customers, you will be promoting an eco friendly lifestyle, which looks great for your company's branding. You are encouraging people to reduce their use of plastic bags by reusing the bag you gave them. You can even further that by making sure that they recycle the bag once it is beyond the point of using.

Promoting your business with an eco friendly tote bag has benefits that are countless. It is a great opportunity for you to tell your customers about your green changes, expose your company, and make a difference for the environment. Your customers will feel great about using your company and they will thank you for making a difference.

For more information, visit our website: GreenBagPromos.com

Bags Made in the USA: Promotional Canvas Bags

noreply@blogger.com (Andy Schmid) — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 21:54:00 +0000

Looking for a promotional item that will get you some mileage? Bags made in the USA have many benefits that will help your company promote itself. Reusable shopping bags are an item that can be used multiple times. So, people will see the message multiple times. Promotional canvas bags will definitely get your company more mileage than most other promotional items. Why exactly are bags made in the USA a good promotion?

Eco Friendly
Canvas bags are eco friendly because they are made out of cotton. Cotton is a natural fiber. If you're using organic cotton, that is even more eco friendly because organic cotton does not use things like pesticides or other harmful chemicals. Because cotton is a natural fiber, canvas tote bags are biodegradable. This is great for the environment because once the bags are thrown away, they will decompose into their natural state. The bags are also eco friendly because they are reusable, which will be discussed in the next section.

Exposure
Your cotton canvas bags will get you a lot of mileage out of your promotion. Your customers and future customers will love getting a tote bag because they will actually use this item. A lot of customers are getting tired of the same old promotional items like pens and mugs, etc. Most customers will be thrilled when you give them a product that they will actually use. When the do use your tote bag, they will see your logo and be reminded of your company. Not only will the recipient see your logo, but other people will also see your logo, too. So, you're getting countless numbers of people seeing your message by only giving away one tote bag.

Made in the USA
Customers and potential customers will feel great about using a bag that is manufactured right here in the USA. They will realize that your company is concerned about the jobs in America. Buying American made sends a great message to your customers that you care about your country. Not only do you care about your country, but you're also actively supporting it.

Promoting your company with bags made in the USA is a great idea. People will feel great about your business because you are promoting eco friendly behavior, American made products, and you're getting your message seen by multiple people. You can count on getting more mileage out of your next promotion with canvas bags made in the USA.

Business Owners: How Can My Business Go Green?

noreply@blogger.com (Andy Schmid) — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 18:27:00 +0000

The question that many business owners are asking themselves is: how can my business go green? There is a definite desire from the consumers to be purchasing goods from companies that are eco friendly. Even if a business is not in the green industry directly, the consumer still wants to know that the companies from whom they make purchases is a company that has the environment in mind.

So, how do businesses go green? And, possibly more importantly, how do businesses relate that to their customer base?

Printed materials
Businesses have a lot of printed materials that they use. Companies have business cards, letterhead, envelopes, brochures, and the list continues. What if these printed resources came from an eco friendly printer? Choosing an eco friendly printer can be difficult at times. A business owner or decision maker must make sure that the printer truly is eco friendly. Many printers say that they are eco friendly, but make sure you do your research. Most eco friendly printers will tell you why they're eco friendly if you just ask.

Power source
This green tip can even save businesses money! Everybody loves saving money. Businesses consume a lot of energy, compared to the average home. This is not necessarily a bad thing, either. Lights need to be on, computers need to run, etc. Solar panels can help reduce the cost of the power. If a business can put together just a few panels, they can run certain parts of their business on solar energy. For example, the hot water heater can be run off a solar panel. If this change is made, that's great. Then, make a second change and put the air conditioning units on the solar energy. The solar panels can be installed so that when they run out of energy, the source will automatically change back to the original source.

Relate changes to the customers
Once a business has started to make changes to their environmental impact, the customers need to know! An effective method to make sure customers know about the changes is with a promotional tote bag. Businesses can utilize imprinted green bags to show their customers the new green steps they are taking. A logo and slogan could be printed on the promotional canvas bags that says something like, "We're going green." Customers will feel good that they are purchasing products from a company that is helping the environment, and they will also love the new reusable shopping bag that you give them!

Remember, don't try to do too many things at once. Going green is a great thing for the environment, but only if you're actually doing it. Make small changes first, then, worry about the big ones later. You have to make sure that you're still in business, and having fun doing it!

Green Business Tip: Use a Promotional Tote Bag

noreply@blogger.com (Andy Schmid) — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 19:04:00 +0000

Why should you consider "greening" your business? This is the question that many business owners are asking. Is the green movement just a fad? Do people really care about the environment, or are they just looking for more ways to make money?

That all depends on your answer to this question: are humans naturally good or evil? If they are evil, humans only care about their selfish desires, and they only want to go green because in the end it will make them more money. If your answer is that all humans are naturally good, then humans really do want to help the environment as much as possible and make as little of an impact as possible.

So, what do you believe? If you're in business, it doesn't really matter. Either way you look at it, people are going green; most likely with both motivations. People are going green to make money and because they really care about the environment. If you're in business you need to make your customers happy, and one positive thing you can do for your customers is to give them a promotional tote bag that is eco friendly.

You don't even have to just give it away for nothing, either. Some businesses that are moving into the green realm are giving their customers a free promotional tote bag when they purchase a certain amount of merchandise. For example, a meat market may give their customers a reusable shopping bag when they purchase more than $50 of meat. A coffee shop may give away a cotton drawstring backpack to customers that return to their store to fill up their cup 10 times.

There are lots of ways businesses can go green and a great resource for going green is by downloading this free guide: http://greenbagpromos.com/green-ideas-for-business.html

Bulk Tote Bags

noreply@blogger.com (Andy Schmid) — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 18:49:00 +0000

"There's power in numbers!" This quote can be true of many things. Most of the time when we hear this quote, we automatically think of people that are trying to make a difference, usually in a social or political reference. This is true: people can usually persuade the opinions of the decision makers and news media when there are larger numbers involved. So, why can't we do the same thing with tote bags?

When eco friendly promotional tote bags are bought in bulk, the company sponsoring the bag is doing a great good for the environment. They are reducing the use of thousands of plastic bags. They are also, in essence, buying a very large number of advertisements. These promotional canvas bags will work as advertisements because people will take these bags with them, shopping multiple times. So, multiple people will see these bags over the course of the time the bag is used.

Bulk tote bags are a promotional item, unlike other promotional products, that will actually be used. A lot of imprinted materials are often thrown away or consumed within a very short time of the recipient getting the product. A promotional tote bag, however, is used multiple times, so the company's logo is displayed for a longer period of time.

Be sure to focus on the important aspects of the environment when you're choosing a promotional tote bag. Is it reusable? This means, will people be using it more than once or countless times. Also, you must ask yourself if the product is recyclable. If the product is made out of recycled material, that will benefit the environment. The last thing you should look for is the material the bag is made out of. The bag could be made from recycled material, which is good, or the bag could be made from a natural fiber. Cotton, bamboo, and jute are good materials for tote bags to made out of.

Recently, GreenBagPromos.com has added a "subdomain" for larger quantity order of tote bags. You can visit the site here: BulkToteBags.GreenBagPromos.com

Promotional Tote Bag

noreply@blogger.com (Andy Schmid) — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 19:59:00 +0000

Have you ever got a promotional item from a company, and that item ended up in the trash before the week was out? Sadly, this is true with a lot of promotion campaigns. Thought must go into the product you are giving away. A promotional tote bag can be a great tool to reach potential customers or thank existing customers. Let me give you four good reasons why you should put your logo on a promotional tote bag for your next promotion.

1. Positive Image
A promotional tote bag will give your company a positive image in your customers' eyes. They will look upon your company favorable because you gave them an item they will actually use, and the product is good for the environment because it is reusable.

2. Good Advertising
When you put your logo on a shopping bag, there will be countless numbers of people that will see your ad. The recipient will see the message multiple times, yes, but when that person takes the bag to the grocery store, all of those shoppers will also see your logo. If you're giving this bag away at a trade show event, then all of those people will also see your message.

3. Lasting Impression
Think back to the last promotional product that you got that was useful? Did you keep it around? Unlike edible products, a promotional tote bag will last as long as the person wants it around. It will not be consumed within hours, and most people love to get tote bags. If the recipient does not use reusable shopping bags, then they will most likely give it to someone that will use it.

4. Happy Employees
Human beings like to give things away. It's the feeling of being generous. So, you could possibly give a promotional tote bag away to each customer who purchases over a certain dollar amount. When your employees give the customers an eco friendly tote bag, both people will feel great! These bags will benefit your business whether it be with repeat business or happy employees.

Green bag promos are a great way to boost sales of new customers and repeat customers. For your next promotion, do research and make sure that you're promoting your business with eco friendly materials.

How I Make Money Using Twitter - 100th post!

noreply@blogger.com (Andy Schmid) — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 16:30:00 +0000

Congratulations to GreenBagPromos.com! :) It's our 100th post on this blog!

Today, I wanted to share a little more about what we've been doing on Twitter. Currently, we're using Twitter to promote the idea of businesses going green, especially with their promotional products. But, we're also using Twitter to post ads and make small amounts of cash. Check out the video below to see what we're doing. It's pretty simple too!

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Eco Friendly Printers - Print For Less Review

noreply@blogger.com (Andy Schmid) — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 21:56:00 +0000

As the new years approaches, I would like to encourage you to find more eco friendly ways to do the same things you already doing. A lot of times, these more environmentally friendly ways will also save you money! Finding an eco friendly printer is one of these ways that will help you save money and the environment. This online printer is a great source for eco friendly printing.
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There are a few major areas that you should consider when looking for an eco friendly printer.

Paper

Paper choice is very important when considering the environment. There is enough information that could be discussed on just paper alone. It really comes down to the bleach, however. Trees are a resource that can be reused over and over again. Dioxin, the chemical usually used to bleach paper, is not a renewable resource. Once used, it cannot be used again, ever. So, paper that is bleached with dioxin is not an eco friendly paper choice. You should try to find printers that use paper that is milled elemental chlorine free.

Ink

The inks that a printer uses can also be very harmful to the environment if the incorrect inks are used. For many decades, printers used any inks that were available. Some printers still use these old inks. Those kinds of inks are harmful to the environment because they are made with harsh chemicals that effect the environment. The waste water used to print contains many harmful chemicals that effect the streams, rivers, lakes, fields, etc. An eco friendly printer will use inks that are vegetable based, primarily soy, which is gentle on the environment, and the inks still produce great, high quality images. Technology has come a long way, and you don't have to sacrifice quality for an environmentally friendly ink.

Packaging

Traditional packaging of printed products includes a cardboard box and peanuts. Packaging materials are not necessarily harmful to the environment, but it is how those materials are treated that can harm the planet. Foam peanuts are typically made from a petroleum base. An eco friendly printer will use packaging materials that are made of biodegradable materials to pad the printed materials inside of boxes. The boxes, if made of cardboard, can be recycled and made into new cardboard. There is no reason why cardboard boxes should not be recycled. Another good way to make cardboard boxes eco friendly is to reuse them in your own company. Use an old box to ship your next item to a customer.

Eco friendly printers will also try their hardest to reduce waste in paper trimmings. They will make the best cuts out of the paper, and they will take any waste and reuse it in other paper like newsprint. Power supply is also another way to spot an eco friendly company. Find an eco friendly printer that is powered by solar or wind energy.

Promotional Canvas Bags

noreply@blogger.com (Andy Schmid) — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 18:57:00 +0000

How are your advertising dollars being returned? Promotional canvas bags are a great way to promote your company or organization because they are an eco friendly bag promotes your business in a way that is appealing to customers. People like to know they are helping out the environment. So, they are more happy to do business with you, a company who is going green. Canvas bags are green because they are made from cotton, which is a natural, biodegradable fabric. There are lots of different uses for promotional canvas bags, and I would like to highlight three of them in this article.

The first way to use these bags is as a giveaway. You can give these bags away at a tradeshow. This is very popular because tradeshows are known for giveaways, but if you're the company giving away bags to carry everything in, you're looked at as the hero! You can also give them away in your storefront. A lot of companies will give them away after the customer has purchased a set amount of product. For example, a meat market may give customers a free bag for every $50 they spend. Community events are also a good place to give away the bags. This will make your company look good to the neighborhood.

Another use of these promotional canvas bags would be to sell them in the store. As a business, you can choose to make a profit from the bag sales, or you can decide to sell them at cost as a marketing tool. Your customers will be toting these bags around with them to other stores and they will also be bringing them back to your store, which is what you ultimately want.

The third use of these bags is fundraising. Non-profit organizations can sell advertising space on one side of the bag and use the other side for their own logo. After the bags are printed, the organization can sell the bags for profit. The cost of the bag will be basically covered by the ad sales, and the bag sales will be received as profit. This is an easy way, especially for smaller non-profits to make money.

After you have these bags in people's hands, your logo will be seen by multiple people and multiple times. How many times have you used a promotional product, and the recipient threw it away once they reached their destination? Or they simply consumed it, never to remember your company again. When you use a cotton canvas bag promotion, your recipients will thank you because it is something that they will actually use, and it will look favorably for your business because it is something that is friendly to the environment. These bags, whether you give them away, sell in your store, or use to raise funds, are a good use of your promotional advertising dollars.

Massive Christmas Giveaway Event

noreply@blogger.com (Andy Schmid) — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 15:51:00 +0000

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Green Gifts for Christmas - My eco gift guide

noreply@blogger.com (Andy Schmid) — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 21:22:00 +0000

I thought I should give a list to the consumers that read this blog of great "Green" ideas for Christmas presents. I've tried to compile a list that will meet everybody's needs. Hopefully there is something here for everyone! Leave me a comment if you're looking for something specific. I'll do my best to find an eco friendly solution!

Happy Shopping! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

These teas will be my stocking stuffers this year!

Organic coffee. I'll admit, I'm hoping someone get me this for Christmas!

The scarves here will look great for my sister (hopefully she will like it!)

Notepads and other paper products: all eco friendly! I found gifts for $4.99

Great ideas for the new mothers in my family (or experienced ones too!)

With the swine flue, H1N1, air purifiers are a good gift idea, this one is eco friendly too :)

I always hated getting school supplies for presents as a kid, but now that I'm older I realize that it's necessary!

There's lots of general gift ideas I found here

And, hopefully, if I did not cover someone on your list yet, you can find something for them here!

Green Ideas For Business

noreply@blogger.com (Andy Schmid) — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 21:11:00 +0000

Are you thinking about going green with your business? Are you weeding through the ideas of where to start?

It's true; there are literally thousands of ways you can go green with your business, school, or organization. Sometimes it's tough to decide which ideas you should implement. I've decided to compile a list of ideas that your business can implement in order to go green. I've compiled them into this guide called "Green Ideas For Business"

Not only is it important to go green just because it is good for the environment, but there are other reasons you should go green. The way your customers perceive your company, effects whether or not they will buy from you. So, in this guide, you will also learn how to promote your business as a "GREEN" company.

This guide is a free download. It can be sent directly to you. Just let us know where to send it:

The Eco Friendly Cotton Material

noreply@blogger.com (Andy Schmid) — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 20:30:00 +0000

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

Eco Friendly Black Friday Sales

noreply@blogger.com (Andy Schmid) — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:26:00 +0000

If you're looking for some great eco friendly gift ideas or something for yourself on Black Friday, then you're not alone! Going Green during the holidays is a great way to help out the environment! We've compiled a list of online stores that are giving great discounts on Black Friday and/or Cyber Monday. If you're shopping online for eco friendly products during the holiday season, visit these retail stores.

Hopefully you enjoy these stores. We've tried to get a little bit of everything for everybody on your shopping list. Enjoy benefits from these coupon offers like "free shipping" x% off sales, etc! Just remember to have fun while going green shopping!

EcoPaper: use the code: ECOFRIDAY to get 15% Nov 15-30 when you click below

BTC Elements: 20% off when you click below

Men's Red Tag: 15% orders $150 or more when you click below

Art of Tea: 25% off any purchase when you click below

Happy Mothers: Enter coupon code FREE49 for free shipping on all toys when you click below

Haircare Discounters: Save an Additional 20% on Biolage Fortifying Conditioner 33.8oz, Save over 50% off retail! When you click below and use Coupon Code biofortcond20

Eco friendly cleaning products: 20% when you click below and use the code "turkeyday"

Eco Dude on Twitter

noreply@blogger.com (Andy Schmid) — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:42:00 +0000

If you're a twitterer, you'll be interested in following my twitter account. You can check it out here:
http://twitter.com/brandon_glenn
I will be providing links to this blog and other great blogs that provide eco friendly material. Eco friendly promotional products are an awesome way to promote your business as a green business. The promotional products not only give you more exposure, but they also give you a good/reputable exposure. People will gain more trust in your company if you promote your company or organization with a good quality eco friendly promotional product.

If you have questions about how you can promote your company as a "green" company, give me a call: 1-800-796-1609. We would love to answer any questions and make recommendations for your organization to go green!

Cotton Tote Bags are Biodegradable

noreply@blogger.com (Andy Schmid) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:47:00 +0000

Biodegradable is a pretty big buzz word right now in the "eco friendly" community. What does it mean to be biodegradable? My unofficial definition of biodegradable is a material that decomposes into its natural state and has no effect on the environment. So, cotton canvas is one of the best materials that can be used and be called biodegradable.

Since cotton is a natural growing fiber, cotton tote bags will biodegrade back into their natural state and decompose right into the ground. The cotton fibers are taken and woven into a thick, heavy material that is sewn into bags, tshirts, etc. Rarely are any extra chemicals added to the bags other than dyes and ink. Another good material that is biodegradable and has little to no effect on the environment is jute. Jute and Cotton tote bags are great for the environment because they are durable, reusable material, and they are biodegradable.

Shopping Bags with Logo Imprinted

noreply@blogger.com (Andy Schmid) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:43:00 +0000

Using reusable shopping bags saves the use of traditional plastic bags. This sounds like a good idea, right? Right! People really are using reusable shopping bags when they go to the grocery store. Since people are using these bags, why not promote your company with shopping bags with your logo imprinted?

Eco friendly shopping bags provide a great avenue for marketing your company. Companies that this works especially well for are grocery stores, any grocery items, etc. Why do shopping bags work well as a promotion? If your customers or potential customers use these bags when they go to the grocery store, they will be more inclined to use your product, or shop at your grocery store when they do their shopping because of brand awareness and loyalty. If you have questions about shopping bags with your logo imprinted, contact us: 1-800-796-1609

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