Promotional Bags Blog

Grocery totes are becoming an increasingly popular alternative to plastic bags, and they are coming out with newer and better ways to entice people to switch over. For example, you can now get insulated grocery totes which, as the name suggests, are insulated to keep frozen and refrigerated items cool as you shop and transport your groceries home. Unlike regular grocery totes, they typically have velcro or a zipper at the top to seal it shut and really lock in the cold. This is something plastic bags can’t offer, making excuses not to go green harder and harder to come by.

Promotional bags are making it easier and easier to get on board the eco-friendly trend. One type of bag that I like a lot, but rarely talk about, is the fold-up tote. These bags can fold up really small and usually have a snap closure to keep it intact– so you can just throw one of them in your purse. They’re perfect to have around in case you go on an impromptu shopping spree, or forget that you have to stop at the grocery store on your way home. By carrying one of these bad boys around, you’ll never have to use a plastic bag again!

I’ve just recently discovered the eco-friendly luxury that is the jute tote bag. Jute is a natural material made from plant fibers, similar in texture and consistency to hemp. This natural look makes it a little more stylish than your typical eco-friendly non-woven shopping bag, so it’s better for everyday use– especially for the summer; the natural look of this bag fits in everywhere from the street to the beach.

I’m getting really pumped for Fourth of July weekend– the weather is supposed to be nice, so you know I’ll be at the beach! And I just stumbled upon the perfect custom cooler for the weekend– the Explorer Grill and Cooler! That’s right, it’s a grill and a cooler in one. An outer chamber holds the grill, which burns wood or charcoal, and the inner compartment (which is lined and insulated) is the cooler! It’s really neat. I just need to remember to pack my grilling tools and I’ll be all set for a barbeque on the beach!

I guess I posted too soon– while I standby how convenient custom backpacks are for traveling, Soren has come out with a line of “security fast pass” promotional briefcases and backpacks that make it even more so. They have a separate compartment made just for your laptop, so you just have to unzip it open (it remains connected to the rest of the bag) to go through security. It’s such a timesaver, especially if you’re juggling shoes and travel-size liquids. I really need to get myself one of these!