Packaging
Command Packagings Made in USA, “True reUSAble Bags” Provides Grocery Stores, Retailers, and Consumers a Cost-Effective Recycled Solution without the Worries of Toxic Lead, Chemicals and Bacteria
Thursday 10. March 2011 - Command Packagings "True reUSAble Bags" are the greener alternative to imported reusable bags. Unlike imported reusable bags, "True reUSAble Bags" are manufactured locally here in the USA with water-based inks and no toxic heavy metals like lead, chromium, and mercury.
Most significantly, licensed by the CA State Department of Conservation, “True reUSAble Bags” are engineered to reduce plastic waste as a result of Command Packagings unique closed-loop recycling program. Because “True reUSAble Bags” are manufactured from recycled plastic, these reusable bags help eliminate plastic waste while lowering consumers costs.
According to recent key findings from the UK Environment Agency, reusable bags made from LDPE and HDPE (True reUSAble Bags materials) plastic only need to be reused 3-4 times to make the reusable bags green. In contrast, imported polypropylene (non-woven) bags must be reused at least 11 times and the cotton reusable bags must be reused at least 131 times to achieve the green results.
Cotton and imported reusable bags may not be as environmental as we were led to believe. According to CSU Chicos Life Cycle Assessment, 70% of the imported reusable bags that the study tested revealed positive results of lead and cadmium in the bags. Additionally, the Life Cycle Assessment found that compared to imported polypropylene (PP) reusable bags, domestically manufactured polyethylene (PE) recycled materials used to make “True reUSAble Bags” were found to have the lowest environmental impacts (LCA study).
Pete Grande, CEO of Commands “True reUSAble Bags”, believes, “Many businesses are eager to find a better way of disposing of their plastic waste. We are able to create a meaningful outlet for their post-consumer (PCR) recycled plastic that is currently destined for landfills. In addition, by replacing virgin material with recycled plastic, “True reUSAble Bags” will continue to remain more cost effective compared to imported reusable bags. Our goal is to divert more plastic from the landfills and manufacture a useful, green product right here in the United States. Our product and program is providing a practical way to change our ‘use and dispose’ culture into a ‘reduce, reuse and recycle’ culture. In addition, we are creating those highly sought after green jobs.”
Businesses interested in “True reUSAble bags” can order consumer reusable bag packs through www.truereUSAblebags.com. Command Packaging will also be at the Natural Products Expo West, Anaheim Convention Center, Booth 3315 on March 11 – 13, 2011 with free samples of True reUSAble Bags and to answer any media questions – please visit us if youre planning to be at the show