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This is a Paper Bag

by Jasmin Malik Chua, Jersey City, USA on 09.25.07
Design & Architecture

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Here's an idea for eco-retailers, especially those who can't rely on their customers to always BYOB (which is to say, all of them). Measuring 12x16 inches, these paper carriers are made from several layers of used newspaper, along with sturdy cardboard bases, so no new paper is used in the process.

Each bag costs 50 cents, with a minimum order of 50 bags. You can even customize the bags with your store's logo for an extra 10 cents per bag, although you'll need to order a minimum of 500 bags to begin with. ::Handmade Expressions

Comments (2)

Wow, those are really cool. I'm no expert on bag prices, so I'm not sure about costliness, but those could be an awesome marketing opportunity.

If you're the only store in town with newspaper bags, every time someone saw one they would know it was from your store. Not to mention, you could at least call yourself eco-friendly, too.

jump to top James O'Malley says:

I love this item http://www.treehugger.com/files/2007/09/newspaper_bag.php

and was wondering if I could be mailed a sample? We are looking for something to put newspapers in for my VIPs to hang outside their door.

Thank you!
Kimberly
VIP Manager
Hyatt Regency Denver
650 15th Street
Denver, CO 80202

303-486-4497
kkuehn@hyatt.com

jump to top Kimberly Kuehn says:

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