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An earth-friendlier manufacturer of bags
An earth-friendlier manufacturer of bags
We're always on the lookout for new eco-friendly products to help our clients with their promotions. But an often overlooked aspect is the environmental practices of the manufacturing and printing facilities. Making a greener product is great, but the overall operations of the factories can have just as much of an impact as the products themselves. With that being said, we wanted to share a statement from one of our primary bag suppliers, who are (and have been) taking the necessary steps to become a more responsible manufacturer: "This year we have added environmentally-friendly paper bags that are made from 100% recycled material and plastic bags that are made from up to 40% recycled material and up to 20% of a non-petroleum calcium filler which reduces the use of petroleum based resins by as much as 60%. Our 100% recyclable and reusable non-woven bags are also made from recycled material that offers an excellent extended life comparable to similar woven bags like nylon or canvas. The non-woven material is non-allergenic, non-toxic and non-corrosive, making it safe for people and the environment. Yet it does not end there. We will continue to explore eco-friendly product options to help protect our environment. • All of the recyclable scrap bags generated at our facility from the printing process are recycled by our local recycling service and our plastic bag sources. • Our imprinting waste byproducts are recycled into alternative fuel energy sources, further eliminating their disposal into landfills. • We reuse most raw material cartons and packaging received to reduce the amount of new corrugated material that is required. • We have implemented a company-wide recycling program to reclaim the everyday materials we use in our business (paper, bottles, aluminum, etc.) that has also significantly reduced the amount of waste going into the landfill. • We have implemented energy-conserving lighting within our warehouse facility that is motion activated and only operates when personnel are working in the area." In this video, Mitch Silver presents the plastic bags from this manufacturer. Our bags can be printed with your logo. Find out more at: http://www.printablepromotions.com
YouTube | May 27, 2008
