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Every year, one trillion plastic bags – single use – are used, equating to 2 million per minute. Different countries have different usage levels, but the entire world has to commit to reducing this usage. A plastic bag is made from depletable resources, yet almost never breaks down. The average plastic grocery store bag or […]

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The amount of waste we produce is growing day by day, and our offices play a large part in it! If you start recycling in the office, not only will you help save the planet, but you can also help your company save money. In this guide, we’ll show you how to get into office […]

Time to head out to a trade show or convention, and you’re feeling a little anxious. Maybe a really important potential client will be there, and you’re determined to impress. Possibly its an exclusive convention and you’re stoked to have received an invite – you don’t want to waste the opportunity! Or perhaps you’re just […]

We all know that recycling makes a worldly impact. Putting old plastic bags and bottles to use as recycled bags not only removes plastic from the waste stream and keeps it from sitting in landfills for up to 1,000 years, it actually makes for a pretty attractive carryall. Reusing is a big deal as well. […]

You already know reusable bags are an excellent method of boosting your business, flashing your logo to the world and doing something for the environment. The average bag, believe it or not, earns almost 6,000 impressions in its lifetime, a huge number considering what a simple item it is. That’s because unlike other promotional products […]

Like cigarettes, plastic shopping bags have gone in recent years from a nuisance that was tolerated to something that is despised by a lot of people. This has led some municipalities to institute bans and restrictions on plastic shopping bags. For example, in 2016, the New York City Council passed a .05 per bag fee […]

If you’re like millions of Americans and billions of people around the world, you head to an office every weekday. Whether you’re the owner of your company or a gung-ho member of accounting, you can do a lot to green up your office with the right suggestions at the right time. Even if you work […]

It’s our responsibility as humans to steward the environment and keep the planet safe, not only for the sake of other people, but for the plants and animals who reside here as well. Most experts (and non-experts) now agree that we haven’t done such a bang-up job of that. Time to improve. In an effort […]

If you run a business, you know that you’re not alone in its success. Your business depends on a huge range of people, from clients and customers to business partners and employees. Each prospect you speak with, the vendor you work with or family member who supports you along the way is a tiny (or […]

Branding is, like, totally a big deal these days. Kidding. All Valley Girl-inspired joking aside, branding has taken its place on an ever-higher pedestal. From the largest car manufacturers to the smallest artisanal vintner, success requires creating and maintaining a strongly branded presence across platforms, online and in person, in digital and physical collateral. One […]

Plastic, disposable shopping bags are everywhere in America. The average person in this country uses six plastic shopping bags per week. With more than 300 million Americans, this adds up to nearly 2 billion bags being tossed away every day. If that is not enough reason for you to consider using reusable shopping bags, this […]

Plastic pollution is a major environmental concern that affects the entire earth, including most of countries and our vast oceans. It is estimated that 12 million barrels of fuel are used each year in the production of plastics bags to meet the annual demand in the US. When plastic bags are tossed away, they can […]

The school fundraising business is big, with more than $1.4 billion going to schools across America annually, with 94% of schools relying on fundraising activities to fund school programs. But instead of selling the traditional fair – cookies, chocolates or popcorn – why not have environmentally friendly school fundraisers? These days, more Americans are more […]

Hello, and thanks for stopping by! Welcome to the green fundraising page dedicated to churches! Reusable bags have been a huge hit in the church community, so much so that we can honestly tell you that you make up a great percentage of the business we do, and for that, we are thankful and decided […]

Disposable shopping bags are convenient, but they are a major source of waste and pollution in our society. In this guide, we will teach you about how plastic shopping bags damage the environment. We also will discuss alternatives to using plastic shopping bags. With this information, you will be able to make an impact in […]

Shopping and eating healthy is so important, yet it can be difficult to discern the healthy from the unhealthy when we’re roaming the grocery store, maybe juggling kids or crowds. But taking the time to make healthier decisions when we’re in the store can really make it much easier to commit to healthier eating habits […]

Waste is anything that we get rid of, throw away or do not use. While some items inarguably cannot be used again, many are tossed before their time. Others are unnecessary – such as petroleum-based plastic bags, which choke the environment and kill wildlife, even though we now have access to much better alternatives. Today, […]

Reusable bags are extremely versatile, which makes the possibilities for fundraising virtually endless. You can sell them outright, use them in concert with another fundraiser, or even create themed gift totes by filling them up with an assortment items. Try brainstorming to come up with a way to use reusable bags that matches your organization’s […]

Do you have so many custom reusable bags lying around that you don’t know what to do with them? There are plenty of uses for reusable bags besides taking them shopping with you! Here are 35 awesome uses for all of the extra bags you’ve been given over the years. Plant tomatoes in them. Yes, it’s […]

Schools often produce tremendous amounts of waste with instructional materials, used electronics, and food. One estimate is that 24% of school waste is recyclable paper and 50% is food waste and non-recyclable paper that can be composted. But teachers and students can work collaboratively to reduce the amount of waste produced. Getting students and teachers […]

Disposable shopping bags are everywhere. From department stores to gas stations, they are the way we tote our purchases. These lightweight containers were introduced in the 1970s as a means of making shopping easier for consumers. So what’s the big deal? The average American goes through six shopping bags per week. With a population of […]

Many people like the idea of fundraising to find cash for a variety of good causes. For example, many parents and grandparents help their children to sell various goods and services to raise money for their school or activity. But what if it is unsustainable products or services that are being sold to raise the […]