Paper or Plastic? Maybe Neither?

Posted by Stuart Boyar on 22 December 2011

Tags: Plastic Bags, Grocery Bags,

As reported in our blog of July 5, 2011, there has been an increasing trend nationwide in eliminating or taxing the use of plastic bags and paper bags in the retail forum. This movement has been in the works for several years originating in Seattle, Washington and has been made into a law in a number of cities around the United States. Retail establishments, municipalities, environmentalists and a number of other advocacy groups are firmly in support of this but has met considerable resistance from the plastic bag industry who has launched petition drives to abolish this proposed law.

Whether you are in favor or against this new movement, the trend will eventually lead us to more reusable bags in all facets of the retail community. Grocery stores will require you to provide your own bags or the option to purchase one of theirs. Paper bags in retail stores will incur a cost which ultimately will be passed on to the consumer and eventually will be replaced once again with a reusable product.

How does this affect all of us? As a consumer, your buying and packaging habits will forever be changed. Walking into a store with your own reusable bag will become commonplace and there will be a greater opportunity for stores and businesses to promote their name and establishments on these bags.

How can Cooley help you? We offer a variety of reusable and recyclable bags in numerous shapes, colors and designs that will comply with these new laws. We can help your business brand your name effectively and allow you to be ahead of your competition by offering this product today. Let Cooley incorporate this product into your total brand program for 2012. We are here to help. Cooley- Brand New!

 To read more about this issue: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/20/us/seattle-bans-plastic-bags-and-sets-a-5-cent-charge-for-paper.html?_r=2