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Reusable bags have a positive impact on the environment, but research has shown that many reusable bags host harmful bacteria. A study by the University of Arizona found that around 12% of reusable bags tested contained E.coli. These are some useful cleaning tips for reusable grocery bags. Cross Contamination Cross contamination can occur if meats and other produce are transported in bags that contain harmful bacteria. Some bags may be used for multiple purposes; for example, for gym gear or even diapers
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As more environmentally shoppers opt for reusable shopping bags, the choice of designs and styles available on the market has expanded. This quick buying guide outlines the key elements to consider when buying a reusable shopping bag. Style Reusable shopping bags are available in many different shapes and styles, but those in the ‘brown paper bag’ design are some of the most convenient for carrying groceries. These come with a flat base, so they are easy to load and pack into
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Shopping bags are too often overlooked as marketing channels for businesses. The humble shopping bag, used effectively, can be the walking billboard that marketers dream about. In fact, many organisations already use shopping bags to promote their products and services. Advertising through shopping bags is also known as bagvertising. Bagvertising is popular for many reasons. It is inexpensive and cheaper than traditional advertising, and it is an effective way to promote a product or brand. Bags are mobile and can be
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Adding tote bags to a marketing campaign can be highly cost-effective. Tote bags make functional and appealing promotional products, and they can deliver a sustained marketing message to raise brand awareness. These are some tips for using tote bags as promotional products. Humour Humour can be a powerful marketing tool. Using a humorous slogan or graphics on the tote bag can make the bag stand out and encourage customers to remember the business or product. Promotional Gift Sets Tote bags
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Tote bags are a popular item in today’s world, and they are used as reusable shopping bags as well as fashion accessories. There are a few commonly used terms for tote bags. Gusset The gusset in a tote bag refers to the material used for the sides and bottom of the bag. The wider the gusset on a tote bag, the large the bag’s carrying capacity. It is possible for bags (but not tote bags) to have no gusset. These bags
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A recent NTUC FairPrice survey has revealed that an increased number of customers choose to bring their own bags when grocery shopping. Up to 62% of survey respondents said that on at least one occasion they brought their own bags shopping. Two years ago, this was the case for just 33% of respondents. The survey results also showed that 36% said they regularly brought their own bags to carry grocery shopping and 13% reported that they always do. Of those
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Prior to travelling, it is quite common for people make lists of what they need to pack for the journey. While some items are completely necessary, having some ‘not-so-essential’ items can also be nice. Sometimes, the simplest of items, including reusable water bottles and band aids ,can enhance the quality of a journey. Reusable water bottles are frequently forgotten but handy to have. Bottles made from glass, steel, aluminium and hard plastic are all good options. The inclusion of a
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In Summit County, conversations are occurring regarding strategies to promote the use of reusable grocery bags and reduction of single use bags made from plastic. Solid Waste Superintendent for Summit County, Jaren Scott, acknowledged the magnitude of the problem of plastic bags and these are a particular problem in the landfills of the county. Scott said the bags are an eyesore. This problem is especially prevalent at the county’s landfill. Because the are so light, they get carried around by
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Promotional bags offer one of the very best ways to increase brand visibility because they travel with their users, wherever they go. For marketers, bags provide a range of highly effective options that can translate into increased brand recognition. To distribute promotional bags effectively, handing them out at conferences, trade shows, seminars and other corporate events is a great idea. When organising an event, making arrangements for all participants to be given promotional bags branded with the company logo and
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In their many and varied forms, promotional bags are seen every day. Promotional bags are now marketing icons and serve as portable sales pitches and even fashion statements. In fact, branded bags are renowned for being one of the most effective marketing tools in history. They are rightfully referred to as “business with handles”. There are many good reasons why promotional bags are so successful. Large, durable bags are useful and popular and, in many cases, they are perceived as
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In advance of a trade show, it is very important to have a definitive idea of what a business wants to achieve. The development of clear and measurable objectives allows a business to know whether their participation was successful. Prior to a trade show, efforts should be made to let potential customers, prospects and suppliers know that the business will be present. These people should be invited to come and visit the stand at the trade show. At the trade
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When exhibiting at an expo or trade show, it is important that prospective buyers know who you are and something about your product or service before they approach your stand. To do this, it is helpful to have staff dressed in distinctive and brand-coloured clothing. Not only does this attract attention from a distance, it helps attendees know who to approach if they have questions. The business logo should be clearly and obviously displayed. Hanging banners are particularly effective because
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A creative ad agency has blended technology with psychology to create an irresistible promotional product for female shoppers. Customers at a Spanish shopping centre were treated to a handsome male spouting compliments when their the bags were brought to life via the QR code printed on the man’s mouth. According to Trendhunter, the team at JWT, the advertising agency behind the bags, had noticed that some women went shopping in order to boost their self-esteem and just took that thought
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Branded promotional bags are a useful advertising tool and should still be viewed as relevant in the digital age. As such, its use should be considered by all industries. Promotional bags are generally used long after the event at which they are acquired, generating ongoing publicity for the organisation displayed on the bag. This prolonged use and subsequent brand awareness, can effectively pay for the initial cost of the bag to the business. Consumers enjoy getting something for free, which
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A University of Queensland study has shown that sea turtles, specifically the leatherback and green turtle species, are eating more plastic than ever before, up to twice as much as they did just twenty five years ago. Plastic becomes ocean debris and in turn, becomes part of the young ocean-going turtles’ diets. Strangely enough, turtles that live near heavily populated areas eat the least amount of plastic, while all the turtles that live near undeveloped areas in southern Brazil were
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Over ten million plastic shopping bags are used in Australia everyday. The co-founder of Tangaroa Blue and managing director, Heidi Taylor, is disappointed that a ban wasn't instituted by the Queensland Government to eliminate these environmentally hazardous bags. Plastic bags are the most common item picked up during Clean Up Australia Day. They are considered a single use plastic item even though some advocates say they are reused as trash bin liners. There is a request in from Toby Hutcheon,
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Australia is home to 2,000 supermarkets, three times as many as there are in the UK. Australians visit their supermarkets on average at least twice a week. Matt Preston provided some tips he learned about how to make the most from each visit. He recommended bringing numerous reusable grocery bags because people tend to underestimate how many to bring. Preston has them in the car as well as at home in order to have a stash close at hand. He
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Rod Maher, owner of Thirroul Newsagency, has decided to ban plastic bags in his store. He had previously been handing out around 2,000 of them each year. It has been four years since the ban was implemented and now customers regularly bring in their own bags. Ban the Bag Illawarra is a movement that is also trying to get that same message across. They are trying to change the laws that prevent the NSW councils from instituting bans on plastic
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In the town of Salem, 25 local businesses have thrown their support behind a campaign against using plastic bags for shopping. The campaign began in a unique way with a visit from the "Bag Monster". This monster wears 500 plastic bags to represent the amount of plastic bags that one person uses in a year. A petition with 800 signatures asked the council to pass an ordinance that no longer allows plastic to be used for shopping bags in the
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The University of Arizona and Loma Linda University recently conducted a survey on the cleanliness of reusable grocery bags. The researchers stopped shoppers heading into grocery stores and asked them how often, if at all, did they wash their bags? The statistics were astounding. About 97% of shoppers said they seldom if ever washed their reusable bags. Those shoppers admitted to putting all food items in the bags together. They also use those same bags for other non-food related errands.
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Environment Minister Andrew Powell said he was considering a ban on plastic shopping bags, according to The Courier Mail, and then a day later, he changed his mind. The reason for the change is due to the cost associated with the ban. The government doesn't want to issue measures that increase the cost of living for its residents. This is not the end of the story on environmental concerns. According to Powell, the government is consulting with industry groups to
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It’s a fact that disposable plastic bags create problems for the environment, and re-usable shopping bags are the way to go. However, there are plenty of disposable plastic bags already in circulation, and people need to know what to do with them. Obviously it’s not a good idea to put disposable bags into a general waste bin, because they will end up in landfill. The best way to handle disposable plastic bags is by recycling and reusing them. Grocery stores,
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Human society thrives on progress, developing newer and more efficient methods to perform our necessary functions. New methods develop when there is an obvious problem with an old method. People used to carry their groceries home from the supermarket in disposable plastic bags - this was the old way. Now people are taking up re-usable shopping bags as the new method for carrying groceries. Here is a five-point summary of why disposable plastic bags are a problem, and re-usable shopping
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Major cities across the United States, including Los Angeles and San Francisco, are enacting bans against disposable plastic shopping bags. Retailers that disobey the ordinance against plastic bags run the risk of serious fines. Customers around the world should bring their own re-usable shopping bags with them when buying products from retailers, as it’s a great way to care for the environment. Here are a few reasons why. Plastic bags take over one thousand years to naturally disintegrate. Over that
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Disposable plastic shopping bags are terrible for the environment, because they usually find their way into bodies of water and choke marine life. As well as this, plastic takes several thousand years to break down. Re-usable shopping bags are a great way for people to do their bit for the environment by keeping plastics out of waterways. As your collection of re-usable shopping bags grows, it’s a good idea to group them by size. Pick up a couple of baskets
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