Nowadays reusable bags have appeared to be a sensible alternative to those paper and plastic bags. These are highly useful, while you can lug around your groceries, on the other hand you can also play your part in conserving the environment. Find out more ways to make efficient use of these bags.
In the United States alone, over 360 billion plastic bags are used per year. Isn’t that a huge number? But do you know that it takes over 1000 years for plastic bags to break down within a landfill? Yes, now that’s really a matter of concern.
Further these plastic bags break down into smaller toxic bits which are consumed by other creatures inadvertently. And most of the animals do not possess the ability to get rid of these foreign materials. This is probably the biggest reasons why many of the most exotic species are dying off. This is where the reusable bags come in.
Made from recycled and biodegradable materials, the reusable bags are rugged and dependable. Hence, you can use them over and over again. Being different from the plastic bags, these reusable bags do not leave any negative impact on the environment. So, if you are using them and throw them away after use, over the course of time, it will break down into the non-toxic biodegradable pieces. Thus, it is safe for the other creatures and environ too. Moreover, the length of the time that it takes for a reusable bag to become worn out is substantially larger than the other type.
Besides being extremely versatile, do you know that these bags make the possibilities for fundraising virtually endless? Yes, the first and foremost thing you can do is look for different selling options for these bags. While it will create awareness among the users, on the other hand it helps your fundraising campaign. Learn how to proceed with different selling options:
Sell them in bulk: What about sell the packaging of ten or more reusable grocery bags? Doing so you can increase the profits, simply by boosting the average dollar amount of every sale you make. For this you will order a larger quantity of bags and certainly you’ll get a better price per bag. You can pass that savings on to your customers later.
Sell all types of reusable bags: You might not be aware of the fact that there is not just reusable grocery or market bags; there are many other options too. You can consider selling reusable drawstring bags, wine totes, insulated lunch bags, etc. for fundraising purpose.
Sell them at concession stands: When the crowd arrives to athletic events, they are always ready to spend money on snacks during the halftime. Why not set up a display at the concession stands? Doing so, you’ll get a chance to get them to add these bags on to their snack orders as an impulse purchase. If not on the concession stand, you can try to sell them in a location where people pass by you to get to the concessions.
In all, you have a number of options. You can either sell them outright or use them in concert with another fundraiser. Now with these ideas you don’t need to go for brainstorming to sell your reusable bags. For sure, these will match with your purpose and vision!
