"Bags from Trash" - Recycling Solutions
Recyclables originally destined for the trash are instead diverted by RestaurantBags.com "Bags from Trash" recycling program into an affordable, environmental bag solution. Our in house recycling center can help businesses cost-effectively turn their own packaging waste into their 100% recyclable, reusable carry bags - or simply benefit from using recycled materials sourced from our ongoing efforts - closing the loop in the life of packaging.
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Environmental Update:
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Environmental Features:
- Made in the USA with 100% recycled materials
(PCR & PIR - mix varies based on market availability)
- Zero water waste: recyclables are hand sorted/cleaned with heat
- Clean (ASI, Excellent rating in sanitation audits) and FDA approved
- 100% recyclable and reusable
- Less costly compared to paper or other reusable bags
- Printed with water based inks (No heavy metals or toxic colorants)
- No bleaching or toxic chemicals - naturally sorted by color and recycled
- Order in the sturdy 2.25 mil thickness gauge to meet California's reusable bag standard
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RestaurantBags.com's commitment to eliminate waste ensures that all materials have the lowest environmental footprint.
Our high concentration of recycled material ensures our Green House Gas (GHG) emissions exceeds environmental standards.
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References: Joseph Greene, Ph.D. Department of Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering & Manufacturing Technology (CSUC) - EPR audit
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. American Chemistry Council (ACC)
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Compare the environmental impacts of RestaurantBags.com, the plastic industry and paper industry |
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Higher recycled content lowers GHG emissions.
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RestaurantBags.com's high concentration of recycled materials ensures our GHG emissions exceeds environmental standards.
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RestaurantBags.com's commitment to eliminate waste ensures that all materials have the lowest environmental footprint.
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Water is not used in the production of RestaurantBags.com's bags. Recyclables are hand sorted and cleaned with heat.
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Note: 1500 t-shirt bags are used to compare against 1000 handled paper shoppers typically found in grocery stores.
References: Statistics provided by Joseph Greene, Ph.D. Department of Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering & Manufacturing Technology (CSUC) - EPR audit
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
American Chemistry Council (ACC) |
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