IceGreen Announces Reusable Newspaper Bags

By SBAdmin | March 11, 2011

IceGreen Reusable Bags and Packaging Products is announcing our newest green product: the reusable newspaper bag. In most neighbourhoods, that flimsy, throw-away plastic bag is all that stands between your morning newspaper and a mud puddle. Unlike their informative and recyclable contents, plastic newspaper bags aren’t useful for anything else once they’re done hanging your…

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First state-wide plastic bag ban proposed in Oregon

By SBAdmin | February 15, 2011

If Oregon Senate Bill 536 passes, Oregon will be the first state to completely ban single-use plastic bags. Over 1 billion single-use plastic bags are used every year in the state, and the ban would bring an end to various 5-cent plastic bag fees and bans in smaller cities or counties across the state by…

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Paperless paper bags? Try reusable paper bags

By SBAdmin | February 5, 2011

Paper is made out of trees, which are a semi-sustainable material. Ideally, trees can be planted to replace those that are used in the paper making process. Even though they can be “put back”, paper can’t really be called an environmentally friendly material because harvesting trees does upset the ecosystem and displaces wildlife. Also, if…

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IceGreen introduces Reusable Laundry Bags for Hotels

By SBAdmin | January 21, 2011

As the “going green” trend continues to grow, more Canadian consumers are speaking out with their wallets – choosing to give their money only to green businesses that are as committed to the environment as they are. Companies’ choices greatly influence how their customers decide where to shop or visit, and many businesses have taken…

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