How Promotional Tote Bags Help Retailers Go Green

As the years pass, we are becoming increasingly aware of our own individual carbon footprints. This has led many of us to take steps in order to reduce our negative impact on the environment, from conserving water to recycling. Many retailers have started to respond in kind, recognizing that they can use their influence to help encourage people to care for the earth.

One method that many retailers have adopted is the creation of ‘green’ promotional tote bags, which are used in place of plastic bags. Creating these bags actually accomplishes two objectives:

1. It reduces the need for plastic bags, which have become a plague in landfills around the country (so much so that some are even considering banning them). The major problem with them is that they’re unable to break down – many cannot be recycled so, when they’re sent to landfill, they add to methane gas emissions.
2. It creates an economical means of promotion, as these bags are fairly inexpensive (especially when compared to other forms of advertising). In fact, many can be purchased and screened with a business logo for less than two dollars each. Retailers can choose to offer these bags to their customers for a small fee or give them away for free.

There are actually a number of fantastic, eco friendly options available when it comes to the selection of promotional tote bags. Some of these include:

• Canvas – One of the most versatile materials on earth, canvas is made from cotton. When woven together, it has a very high strength-to-weight ratio. This makes it a particularly wise choice for shopping bags, as they’re strong enough to be filled without tearing.

• Nylon – A synthetic fibre that is flexible as well as strong, nylon is a popular choice for retailers because it can hold dye well. It has an excellent strength-to-weight ratio and is highly elastic – once it has been emptied, the bag will spring back to its original shape.

• Cotton – One of the least expensive materials on the market, cotton is a popular choice amongst retailers working with a small budget. It’s also easy to care for and machine-washable, which is a bonus. These bags are ideal for carrying lighter weight items, like clothing.

By providing reusable totes to your customers, whether you charge them a small fee or hand them out for free, you will actually keep hundreds if not thousands of plastic bags out of landfill. It’s important to remember that we only get one earth, so doing everything in our power to ensure that it’s here for many years to come is a must. Check out our range of eco friendly promotional totes today!