Reusable Bags Are Cool Again

Confidence in reusable bags was shaken slightly last year, when a couple of studies conducted on reusable bags found that some contain nasty bacteria and even heavy metals such as lead. The first was conducted on behalf of the folks who make plastic bags and the other was conducted by the Center for Consumer Freedom,…

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More People Making Reusable Bags A Part Of Their Routine

Reusable bags are getting an increasingly favourable reception from more and more shoppers who are taking the time to keep them on hand for their shopping trips. A recent article in the Miami Herald reported that shoppers are making an effort to keep them in their cars for everyday grocery shopping, and most shoppers seem…

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Reusable Bags: For So Much More Than Your Everyday Grocery Shopping

When people think of reusable bags, they usually picture snappy reusable canvas or polypropylene bags with custom images or logos on the side, perfect for grocery shopping and other household uses. But there’s a lot more out there than just reusable shopping bags. Reusable bags can be used for transporting just about anything, including food…

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IceGreen Announces Reusable Newspaper Bags

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

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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IceGreen introduces Reusable Laundry Bags for Hotels

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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