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Have you ever gone to a store, purchased something, and thought the plastic bags the store puts it in upon purchase is almost as cool as the item itself? I have done this many times; in fact I have a collection of colorful bags from stores such as American Eagle, Anchor Blue, and The Disney Store sitting in my closet. What do I do with these bags? Nothing really, but they are definitely cool to have. Maybe not everyone is like me, but bags can certainly make an impression on a customer!

No one really wonders where these bags come from. They are colorful and they are at the store; that is pretty much the only thing that matters. However, there are companies who specialize in making these bags, and not just the recyclable plastic bags. Bags made of vinyl, polypropylene, paper, and plastic can often be found at the same place. In addition, trade show bags can be very important for up-and-coming businesses. Business owners must first create a company logo, choose a color for the bag, and order them in bulk. The material that the bag is made of varies from item to item and store to store.

Grocery stores have used plastic bags for many years because they are lightweight and cheap. However, they are often only used once, and are made from petroleum. They can be found littered about the streets, beaches and parks. They are also hard to break down in a landfill. Paper bags are much easier to recycle, although they are bulky and break easily.

Some stores such as Trader Joes and Whole Foods have begun to offer either paper bags or the option to bring one’s own bags. They often give customers incentives to bring their own bags such as Trader Joes’s daily raffle. Many grocery stores offer reusable tote bags for 99 cents which one can bring every time he or she goes to the store. More and more people are “going green” and trying to do their part to reduce waste. However, plastic bag companies will probably remain in business for quite awhile as millions of plastic bags are still used and discarded every day in the United States alone!

For many adults Halloween is no longer a kid holiday but one of their favorite holidays. If you’re a business owner who also has a love for Halloween, then one great way to celebrate is by offering Halloween Bags. Many companies sell bulk Halloween bags, but with some personal attention you can have bags made with your own custom art work or address printed on them. You can purchase a minimum number of bags, fill them with candy and treats and offer them for a minimal price to your customer as a way to celebrate autumn and to get your name noticed.

With the advances in technology and recycling techniques it is now common to offer recyclable plastic bags to your customers. You can purchase customized Halloween bags that are not just useful for that spooky night, but can also be recycled once the Halloween festive are over.

In addition to having Custom Printed Halloween Bags, you can also offer ideas to your customers on how they can use their bags. You can place your bags on a POP display that also has flyers that can be taken with the bags, showing different ideas and ways to use the bags. You can also place other products around your POP display that can be placed in the bag, such as small Halloween toys, glow sticks, candy and modeling clay. This way your customer won’t just notice your bags, but will be surprised when they notice just how creative and versatile the bags can be.

Many plastic bags go unnoticed by customers and there for are not usually customized. But a Halloween bag is not your average plastic bag. It not just holds lots and lots of candy, but it also has memories and sentimental value to many people. It is common for adults and children, to save Halloween decorations including Halloween bags, to be used time and time again and if your customer purchased a Halloween bag with your business information on it, there is a high chance that she will see your business information for time to come.

The recycling numbers embossed on the bottom of plastic bottles and recyclable plastic bags are not necessarily the solution to the plastic problem. Plastics are labeled with numbers 1 through 7; only numbers one and two are easily and efficiently recycled of the seven types of plastic that are stamped as "recyclable".

With the Halloween season in full swing, consumers in increasing numbers are being “plastic-conscious” with costumes, candy wrappers, and Halloween bags by keeping in mind that recycling, no matter how little we each recycle, combines to make a big difference.

The plastic problem has no simple solution, but there are ways that the consumer can help. For instance, “precycling” is the practice of considering your packaging before you buy. Make sure your plastic is number 1 or 2 before buying. If it isn't, consider a different product choice. And by reusing paper and trade show bags you can further reduce plastic waste that goes into landfills and ocean dumping. Here is the recyclable number labels breakdown:

Number 1 is pretty easily recycled: Polyethylene terephthalate (PET or PETE). It is often clear, relatively lightweight (or thinner) and is used in: mouthwash containers, soda bottles, salad dressing containers, plastic food jars, water bottles,

Number 2, also easy to recycle, is High density polyethylene (HDPE), is used in heavier containers like: milk jugs, snack food containers, laundry detergent containers, shampoo bottles, detergent bottles

We run into problems with numbers 3 though 7. If you have tried to take any of these to your local recycling center you may have wondered why they won't take them. These plastics are difficult to recycle.

Number 3 - Polyvinyl chloride (V or Vinyl PVC), used to make: shower curtains, cooking oil bottles, pipe and pipe fittings, medical tubing,

Number 4 - Low density polyethylene (LDPE), often colored, is used to make: sandwich storage and "zipper" bags, grocery and vegetable/meat bags, plastic wrapping paper, squeezable ketchup and mustard bottles

Number 5 - Polypropylene (PP), also often colored, is used for: tubs of butter, cookie dough, whipped topping, tupperware containers, yogurt and gelatin containers, pancake and chocolate syrup bottles

Number 6 - Polystyrene (PS), is used in: ”To - Go" food containers, egg cartons, disposable cups, bowls and plates, styrofoam containers, packing peanuts

Number 7 - Which includes a miscellany of all other plastics, which include: fast food beverage containers, baby bottles, cell phones, CDs, electronics casings, sports water bottles

Reuse & Repurpose: If you must use plastic, find creative ways to reuse and repurpose it. There is a wealth of information on this topic available on the Internet about plastic bags recycling. For more information about recycling in your area, contact your local plastic recycling experts to learn more.

It is said that the world population is nearing 7 billion. Every day, there are billions of people who go to sleep hungry, and 21^st century technology has not been able to conquer this. Every year in the face of hunger, there are millions of tones of produce which gets wasted. Now, with the advent of green plastic bags, an important step has been taken towards controlling waste.

How many times we had bought fresh fruits and vegetables, brought them over in plastic or paper bags and then forgot them in the refrigerator, or worse still, in the plastic bag themselves. Bananas and apples waste no time in turning itself into waste.

Green plastic bags offer a novel breakthrough – fruits and vegetables can be stored for a pretty long time using them. It means direct savings for the people and less food wasted, so it directly contributes to curbing world hunger.

Of course, a number of lower quality so called green bags does spoil produce, but a number of reputed bags companies does produce some great stuff. If you want to save some money while at the same time feel good about it – green bags may be for you.