Alternative Bag Suppliers
Greener Kew has done some research into ethically and ecologically sound alternatives to plastic. We are also providing information, leaflets, stickers and free magnets as well as limited stocks of free bags for stores to use.
Alternatives to plastic bags include:
Cotton Bags
Supreme Creations Ltd
York House, Empire Way
Wembley Park
Middlesex HA9 0PA0845 230 5996www.supreme-creations.co.uk
We recommend Fairtrade certified cotton, approved by the Fairtrade Foundation
For logo printed bags (minimum order 1,000) talk to Rhea Matti.
Biobag Limited
Comet Road
Moss Side Industrial Estate
Leyland
PR26 7PF01772 641348 email biobag@btconnect.com
These bags are fully biodegradable and compostable. There are many, many suppliers who claim their bags are biodegradable, but these bags have international certification of their compostability.
They must be stored in a cool dry place, secure from vermin! Shelf life should exceed 12 months in good conditions
The Carrier Bag Shop
Unit C18
Hastingwood Trading Estate
Harbet Road
London N18 3HU08712 300 980www.carrierbagshop.co.uk
Admittedly, this wholesaler also sells plastic bags, however we believe the paper bags are the best for compliance with international standards of sourcing and production.
This supplier has a wide range of paper bags, many of which can be personalised with your logo. We recommend you choose bags from the Tree Aid and Tree Council range as you will be supporting the replanting of trees by doing so. All the paper bags from this supplier are ethically sourced.
Paper bags are much cheaper than cornstarch bags.
Remember, ALL disposable bags have a cost to the environment, so minimise your use and encourage your customers to bring a shopping bag.
Cornstarch Bags
Paper Bags
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