How The Printed Bag Shop Is Achieving A Plastic-Free Product Range
Plastic, particularly single-use plastic, is harming our planet – it’s something we’re all aware of, and trying to do better with. Our oceans, beaches, forests and the wildlife that live within them are being damaged every day by the plastic (and other waste) we throw away, and it’s up to all of us to […]
9 ways to make your printed carrier bags stand out
If your business offers printed carrier bags to customers, then you could be sitting on a marketing goldmine. You are literally marketing your products or services wherever the customer takes your printed carrier bags – and all for the small cost of that bag! The question is – are you making the most of […]
How carrier bags revolutionised the shopping market
The modern lightweight carrier bag, dating back to the 1960’s, is the invention of Swedish engineer Sten Gustaf Thulin. Thulin, who worked for Celloplast, the well-established producer of cellulose film, developed a method of forming a simple one-piece bag by folding, welding and die-cutting a flat tube of plastic to produce a bag. This simple, […]
Lidl To Embrace Bags For Life Over 5p Charge
It’s been announced recently that food retailer Lidl is deciding to take a different approach to plastic carrier bags since the introduction of the levy in the UK – rather than charging customers 5p for single use carrier bags at the till, they have decided to scrap these altogether, and only offer a 9p alternative […]
The Lifecycle of a Plastic Bag – Infographic
Plastic carrier bags have been a shopping staple ever since we can remember. But when did we actually start using them, and how has their usage changed over the years? What impact has the plastic bag charge had since October last year? Find out the answers in our brand new infographic, all about the lifecycle […]
Paper Vs. Plastic: Which Printed Bag Is Best For You?
Today, there’s a battle of the heavyweights on the TPBS blog – we’re putting plastic and paper bags to the test, in order to find out which material is best for you! We know it can be hard to choose which kind of bag you’re after (I mean, a bag is a bag, isn’t it?) […]
The Must-Have Toolkit for Event Planners
It’s understandable to feel a little nervous about planning your first business event. There’s a lot to consider and a team of people to organise and motivate. With a little planning, hard work, and our essential events toolkit you’ll have everything you need to make your event go without a hitch. Start with a Brilliant […]
Scottish 5p bag charge comes into effect
You may have read our previous news story, posted back in June, about the 5p plastic bag charge being backed by the Scottish government. As of October 20th, the charge officially came into effect and the scheme has now been implemented across Scotland, as it has in Wales and Northern Ireland; this means that […]
The guide to printed retail bags
Printed bags are often the unsung hero of retail; thousands of them are provided for customers in high street stores across the UK every day, and they are an invaluable tool for helping your brand get seen by an exponential number of people. There’s a whole host of different types of bags that would […]
Product Profile: Duffel Bags
Duffel bags are one of our most versatile products here at The Printed Bag Shop, and they have hundreds of uses to suit just about any business. If you run a gym, leisure or sportswear shop, a duffel bag is a brilliant practical packaging for your customer’s purchases as well as the perfect stylistic choice […]
Product Profile: Printed Plastic Bags
Printed plastic bags are one of the core products here at The Printed Bag Shop, which is why we already supply millions of them to customers across the country each year. Though plastic bags may often receive negative criticism, we are dedicated to ensuring our products are as environmentally friendly as possible, often using recycled […]
Major supermarket seeks changes in plastic bag legislation
The big news in the plastic bag industry this week stems from a call by The Co-op to change the legislation surrounding the proposed 5p plastic bag charge in England when it comes to biodegradable bags. Why? Because the supermarket chain believes that biodegradable plastic bags have a clearly defined secondary use as liners for […]
