Lead Found in Imported Bags

Random tests on imported carryout bags uncovered toxic levels of lead.
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Environmental Update

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Restaurant Bags Environmentally Preferred Rated, US EPA Waste Wise Partner, Made in the USA

Random tests performed by Toxics in Packaging Clearinghouse reveal that not all bags claiming to meet environmental standards actually do. Reports indicate that China continues to engage in practices that are banned in the U.S. (http://trade.gov). The LA Times also recently reported the RECALL of thousands of imported totes given out by the government in a free lunch box program after discovering toxic levels of lead in the bags.

[ If you would like a confidential verification on the contents of an imported carry-out bag, Restaurant Bags.com can help by sending the questionable bag to be tested. Contact RestaurantBags.com today at 866.705.BAGS (2247) for this no-obligation service. ]

Because carry-out bags may come in contact with food, it's important to know what, how, and where your bags are being produced. You take great care in acquiring the right ingredients to prepare an enjoyable meal - it's also just as critical to ensure the right ingredients make up the packaging. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), no matter how small, exposure to lead is never good. The CDC states, "Lead poisoning can affect nearly every system in the body. Because lead poisoning often occurs with no obvious symptoms, it frequently goes unrecognized." The imported bags may seem less costly, but the risks often outweigh the benefits and can cost the environment more in the end.

Additionally, calls for Federal investigation on imported resuable bags have found their way into the media.
Toxic amounts of lead found in imported reusable bags has sparked major media attention with grocery chains scrambling to pull questionable reusable bags from their stores.

USA today reported on Senator Charles Schumer's call for federal action into these reusable bags following a series by The Tampa Tribune. Schumer stated, ''Federal agencies need to put a ban in place for reusable bags that have lead in them...Any situation where lead in bags are coming into contact with the food being purchased by Americans needs to be immediately investigated and resolved.'' The Tampa Tribune found lead in bags purchased at Winn-Dixie, Publix, Sweetbay, Walmart and Target.'' Read more at USA Today...

The Examiner reported, ''CVS recall on reusable bags due to lead toxins.'' Read more at Examiner.com...

In another test by CTV News in British Columbia said it found ''small amounts of lead'' in a random sample of bags from IGA, Whole Foods, Thrifty Foods and Toys R Us.

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Restaurant bags bearing the Encore trade name have been produced in the USA with the three environmental ''Rs'' in mind: REDUCE, RECYCLE, & REUSE. Made locally with non-toxic (no lead, heavy metals or toxic chemicals) clean materials sourced from our own recycling center CPR³. The following Encore features will help you save on your cost and the environment:
	100% RECYCLABLE, RECYCLED solution REDUCES YOUR CARBON FOOTPRINT Restaurant bags.com ensures that the highest recycled content is added to our bags, ranging from a minimum of 15% to 100% (PCR and PIR) recycled materials based on market availability. Contact us for higher recycled material content guarantees.
	ENVIRONMENTAL ADDITIVES that BREAK DOWN THE BAGS A unique additive can be added to the restaurant bags to accelerate the breakdown of the material while maintaining their recyclability. The carry out bags will maintain their 100% recyclability and standard shelf life until exposed to microbial environments (i.e. soil, sewers, and bacteria) where the bags can take approximately 9 months to 5 years to breakdown (labeling laws may apply). Read more...
	CERTIFIED CLEAN FDA approvals on restaurant bags for direct food contact can be provided through our ''ASI'' certified U.S. factory with a ''Superior'' rating for factory cleanliness.

Compare RestaurantBags.com bags against other carryout bags
Restaurant Bags.com is uniquely positioned to offer recycled carry out bags made in the U.S.A. from your plastic trash. Our state licensed recycling operation ensures that carryout bags are 100% recyclable, with the highest recycled content available in the market.

	Contains PCR*	Recyclable	Reusable	EPA/EPR**	Water Based Inks	Source Reduction	Breaks Down***
RestaurantBags.com Bags
Imported Bags
Cardboard Bottom Bags
Paper Bags

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 are at their lowest - meets environmental standards.
_{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)}

Compare the environmental impacts of RestaurantBags.com (referenced below as Command Packaging, the parent company) against the plastic and paper bag industry.
Higher recycled plastic content lowers GHG emissions.	RestaurantBags.com's high concentration of recycled plastic ensures our GHG emissions meet environmental standards.
RestaurantBags.com's commitment to eliminate waste ensures that all materials have the lowest environmental footprint.	Water is not used in the production of RestaurantBags.com's bags. Recyclables are hand sorted and cleaned with heat.
_{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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*PCR - Post consumer recycled material
**EPA: U.S. manufacturer is a Waste Wise Parnter: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
EPR: Environmentally Preferred Rating - www.epraccredited.org
***Breaks Down: Environmental Restaurant Bags containing an environmental additive will breakdown if accidentally littered (labeling laws may apply).

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