Environment

Our company has been at the forefront of “sustainable bag” offerings, from biodegradable and recyclable plastic bags to eco-friendly reusable bags of many kinds. We’ve created the following articles to inform your purchases and help your company make the right choice.

Reduce, Reuse, & Recycle

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Reduce, Reuse, & Recycle

REDUCE your consumption, REUSE when possible, and RECYCLE when the product is no longer usable. Plastic bags are classified as a “single use” product, but studies show that 90% of the population reuses plastic bags at least once. By reusing old bags, you also reduce your consumption. If you collect too many of them, bag them up and return them to the grocery store for recycling. Many municipalities recycle plastic bags and most grocery stores have a bin to recycle bags. Plastic bags are easily recycled into raw material to re-make bags or other products. Below are some simple solutions...

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Biodegradable Bags

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Biodegradable Bags

Environmental issues are important to everyone. We are doing our part by offering bags that are both 100% biodegradable and 100% recyclable! Our biodegradable bags break down completely when in contact with other decomposing materials, in compost bins, landfills, or just buried in the ground. These bags can also be recycled along with regular plastic bags. Unlike more expensive starch-based compostable bags and oxo-biodegradable bags, these bags won’t degrade in the presence of oxygen, heat, or sunlight, so they can also be reused until no longer serviceable. Any bag we make can be produced...

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Reusable Bags

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Reusable Bags

Bags By CMG offers many options for eco-friendly reusable bags.  All of these bags are reusable for many months or even years.  Most of these bags are washable and are recyclable when they have reached their useful life. Non-woven Polypropylene Bags (Non-woven PP bags) These are by far the most popular choice in reusable bags, due to their fantastic attributes combined with a great price point. These hand-stitched bags have the look and feel of cloth with an endless array of possible colors and the ability to combine material colors for a unique look. These bags are: Lightweight and...

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