All over the web, there are heart-breaking videos of the damage that plastic carrier bags cause to our planet, the environment and its wildlife, from the sad scenes of a tortoise caught tangled in a plastic bag, to a video of diver filming himself swimming surrounded by a barrage of plastic bags. Because of the rising profile of the effects that plastic bags are having, the public are starting to look for better and more eco-friendly bagging solutions from their retailers. And with the 5p plastic bag tax having been implemented since 2015 across the UK, it’s key that retailers offer an alternative bagging product for their customer base. And that’s where eco-friendly shopping bags come in, so let’s take a closer look at why eco-friendly shopping bags are the way forward?
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Environmentally friendly
So, with how we started this blog, talking about the negative and damaging effect that plastic carrier bags can have on our environment and wildlife, the move to the use of eco-friendly shopping bags can help reduce this environmental impact, with the idea being to eventually stop the need and production of any plastic carrier bags. What’s more is a plastic carrier bag can last anywhere between 15 and 1,000 years meaning its impact on our environment in most cases will be felt long after we are gone, but eco-friendly bags are manufactured using biodegradable materials like canvas and cotton.
There also the issue of bad press, a heart-breaking video of some cute animal tangled in one of your stores plastic bags will do huge amounts of harm to your business’ reputation with the public.
Money Saving
Eco-friendly bags may have a higher initial cost footprint, but this can be reduced as some can be passed to your customers. But over the lifetime eco shopping bags will save both you and your customer’s money. For example, over a person’s lifetime on average, they will use around 13,000 plastic bags, all of which now carry a 5p charge, meaning they’ll spend £650 on plastic bags. I’m sure we can all agree that’s quite an absurd amount of money to being spending on plastic carrier bags.
But money and environmental factors aside what else makes eco-friendly bags the way forward?
Improved Shopping Experience
On a day to day basis, this is probably the reason why your customers are going to choose an eco-friendly bag over a carrier bag. Eco-shopping bags due to their stringer more robust materials be it Jute, Canvas or Cotton, offer a more stable and suitable bagging solution for those big shopping trips. They also tend to be substantially larger and provide a better gripping surface than plastic bags, again allowing for customers to conduct their larger weekly shops, or head out on a shopping spree around town.
Free Marketing Power
As eco-friendly shopping bags encourage the continued use, they make the perfect platform for you to get creative with the design, so that you can ensure your bags stand out and offer your business free marketing wherever your customers take them. Here at Crazy Bags, we ensure all your bags are printed to your specific design requirements at our UK based in-house printing workspace.
So, if these simple facts have convinced you that eco-friendly bags are the way to go why not browse our full range today and request a free quote for your business, or if you’d like more help identifying the perfect eco shopping bag for your needs then give our team a call today on 01425 411 060 and we’ll be more than happy to help.
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