INTRODUCTION

The first incarnation of the tote bag was introduced in 1944 when L.L. Bean debuted a canvas
bag that was built to carry ice. It became a commercial success when it was re-introduced to
the market in the 1960s.

Now, eco-friendly tote bags have become an alternative to single-use plastic bags. The

material that’s used in production, the guaranteed durability, and the affordability of eco-
friendly tote bags make them products that have promotional value for the brand while also
having the potential to improve the environment.

Below, we take a look at how these features translate to a greener planet.

The Material is Recycled

Our stocked eco-friendly tote bags have a density of 100 GSM at a minimum. You might be
asking, what does that mean?

The bags are made of recycled materials that are tough, flexible, and can carry a branded
message as well as an image imprint. By using recycled materials, harmful materials (like
single-use plastic) are kept out of landfills and oceans.

Durability is a Focus

Without having the promise of a long shelf life, eco-friendly tote bags wouldn’t be effective
in reaching their intended goals. The true power of these bags is the impact they have had on
society. With a valid alternative available, awareness surrounding the negatives that plastic
bags bring has risen.

Each time an eco-friendly tote is used, a single-use plastic bag is kept out of circulation. The
non-woven polypropylene material is resistant to stretching and shrinking, and it won’t retain
water. These qualities are only the beginning. Eco-friendly totes will remind you of how
valuable they are with each use as they stand the test of time.

Affordability is a Necessity

By nature of being a non-woven option, these bags are built to be affordable. Non-woven
bags are generally more cost efficient at the point of purchase because they are easier and
cheaper to make. The low cost makes them a strong candidate to be a green promotional
product for any company.

A brand that hopes to emphasize its green marketing initiatives has a lot to gain from
investing in eco-friendly tote bags. They come at a low-cost and the returns can be strong for
both your brand and the world around you. A tote bag has the potential to become part of the
daily routine. By getting these bags into the hands of your customers, you are providing them
with a crucial tool that can be a precursor to a greener earth.

The Bottom Line

We’re excited about the potential impact that eco-friendly totes can have for your brand, for
your customers, and for the earth. Going forward, a focus on producing eco-friendly products
will lead to a greener planet. Single-use plastic, as a material, is the real perpetrator and we
are in need of alternatives across the board.

Explore our collection of eco-friendly promotional products to provide your customers with a
durable alternative to plastic.
PROBLEM

1. Plain Old Trash

Plastic is everywhere, even on those items you may not expect it to be. Milk cartons are lined
with plastic, water bottles are handed out everywhere, and some products may even contain
tiny plastic beads.

Every time one of these items gets thrown away or washed down a sink, the toxic
pollutants have more of a chance to enter the environment and do harm.

Trash dumps and landfills are unfortunate major problems, as they allow pollutants to enter
the ground and affect wildlife and groundwater for years to come.

2. It is Overused

As plastic is less expensive, it is one of the most widely available and overused items in the
world today. Rapid urbanization and population growth increase the demand of cheap
plastics. Since it is an affordable and durable material, it is utilized in every other way
possible, from packaging materials to plastic bottles and containers, straws to plastic carry
bags.

And also because they’re so cheap, we have a disposable mentality. We don’t value them to
hang on to individual items. When disposed of, it does not decompose easily and pollutes the
land or air nearby when burned in the open air.

3. Plastic takes 400 years and even more to Decompose

The chemical bonds that make-up plastics are strong and made to last. The decomposition
rate of plastic typically ranges from 500 to 600 years, depending on the type.

According to the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency), in the US, every bit of plastic that
ever made and sent to landfills or dumped in the environment still exists.

4. Fishing Nets

Commercial fishing is an economic necessity for many parts of the world, and tons of people
eat fish for their daily survival. However, this industry has helped contribute to the problem
of plastics pollution in the oceans in several ways. The nets used for certain large-scale
trolling operations are usually made of plastic. 
First, these spend long times submerged in water, leaking toxins at will, but they also often
get broken up or lost, left to remain wherever they fall.

Plastic waste is also washed to shores from ships and nets used for fishing. This not only kills
and harms local wildlife but also pollute the water, marine animals get trapped in nets and/or
swallow the toxic particles.

5. Disposing of Plastic and Garbage

The disposal of plastic is often mismanaged; it ends up in landfills. This may sound a bit
confusing, but because plastic is meant to last, it is nearly impossible to break down.

Burning plastic is incredibly toxic and can lead to harmful atmospheric conditions and deadly
illnesses. Therefore, if it is in a landfill, it will never stop releasing toxins in that area.

Even recycling doesn’t cut down on plastic, as it essentially uses the existing plastic, albeit in
a new form. The process of recycling plastic can also lead to plastic irritants being released in
a number of ways.

As new plastic items are manufactured every day, the cycle keeps repeating. Until businesses
start using more environmentally-friendly, alternative materials (such as paper), this cycle of
producing and disposing of plastic will continue.

6. It’s many a time Nature Caused

Many a time waste is transported by the winds. Plastic, which is very light, even gets blown
away in gentle winds and carried away by the rains into sewers, streams, rivers, and finally,
in the oceans. Besides, natural disasters such as floods should also be considered as other
causes of plastic pollution.
IDENTIFICATION OF NEED

1. Less plastic waste in the environment. We currently use 500 billion bags annually,
worldwide. That’s 150 plastic bags per person, per year. If you connected all of those
bags from end to end, it would circumnavigate the world 4,200 times. Needless to say,
an eco-friendly bag would significantly reduce this number.

2. Photo degradation, ingestion, and pollution. Plastic bags that don’t make it to the

landfill or recycling plant are at risk for photo degradation (light exposure that
releases toxic polymer particles), ingestion (100,000 mammals each year), or
pollution (10% of all coastline debris). The use of eco-friendly bags reduces the
amount of plastic bags entering the environment, and therefore the possibilities
thereafter.

3. Less fossil fuels and natural resources used for years to come. It takes 12 million
barrels of oil to produce plastic bags each year for the US alone. And that’s not
including transport and disposal. By investing in an eco-friendly bag, you’re
contributing to less fossil fuel use, saving water, and promoting more sustainable
resource distribution.

4. Plastic tax. Many stores, cities, and even entire countries are banning the use of
plastic bags, or taxing any necessary use of them. By switching to an eco-friendly
bag, you’ll be able to avoid any added expense when going shopping.

5. Less money for cleanup. It takes $4,000 USD to recycle one ton of plastic bags,
which then creates a product that can be sold for $32. Plastic bags may be cheap and
convenient to use, but they are expensive to clean up. The money and taxpayer dollars
being put towards plastic bag cleanup could be much more beneficial elsewhere.

6. Stronger and more comfortable. Eco-friendly bags are stronger and more durable
than conventional plastic bags. They’re also much more comfortable to carry than
traditional HDPE bags. Therefore, you’re able to carry more with less stress on your
hands and body in order to do so.

7. Support and show environmental friendliness. Eco-friendly bags are also a great

way to show your support for the environment or any other cause. You can do this
 merely by using a generic bag, or by purchasing one with your favorite brand or
slogan on it. There are a wide variety of reusable bags that come in different shapes,
colors, and bold messages.

8. Takes up less space. We’ve all got that plastic bag stash in our pantry or cupboard.
Ditch the plastic stash in place of one or two reusables and save yourself room and
stress!

9. Many reusable bags, if made out of natural materials, are biodegradable. So trade in
your plastic habits that take up to 1,000 years to degrade into smaller and smaller
pieces for something that is not only environmentally friendly, but also returns to the
earth once you’re finished using it.

10. Peace of mind—Doing your part to reduce plastic pollution. There are many
problems associated with excessive plastic bag waste. If just one person transitions to
reusable bags instead of plastic, they’ll save 22,000 plastic bags over a lifetime. In
using an eco-friendly bag, you’ll shop knowing that you’re purchasing in a
responsible way, doing your part to reduce plastic bag use for the years to come.

OBJECTIVE

 By using recycled materials, harmful materials (like single-use plastic) are kept out of
landfills and oceans.

 protect the environment, repair damage done to the environment in the past, and
conserve the Earth's natural resources.

 Improved environmental performance by reducing toxic emissions and increasing the

recovery and reuse of “waste” material.
DRAWING DESIGN.

 Orthographic and 3D with Dimension.

Drawing Dimension.
  Assembly Drawing with Bill of Material.

Bill of Material
Reference.

 https://www.factorydirectpromos.com/blog/why-eco-friendly-tote-bags-are-good-
for-the-environment/
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lODWSLD5Rck
 https://www.epa.gov/recycle/reducing-and-reusing-basics
 Christensen, C. M., Anthony, S. D., & Roth, E. A. (2004). "Seeing what's next:
Using the theories of innovation to predict industry change." Boston, MA:
Harvard Business School Press