Christmas Shopping Bags: A Festive Packaging Guide
Discover how personalised Christmas shopping bags can strengthen your festive packaging, enhance the customer experience and keep your brand visible throughout the busiest retail season.
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Paper Bags in 2026 and Beyond - The Future of Carrier Bags
Paper bags were the original carrier bag, only to decline following the introduction of plastic carrier bags during mass consumerism in the late 20th century. Now, with a societal focus on sustainable products, paper bags are back, and they're not going anywhere.
Can you recycle carrier bags in the UK?
Most carrier bags can be recycled, but it's not as simple as just placing them in the recycling bin. What can, and can't be recycled, and how should you dispose of your carrier bags?
Use Branded Carrier Bags to Boost Sales this Black Friday
Black Friday is fast approaching. Learn how to make sure your promotional carrier bags hit the mark.
Printed Carrier Bags in 2025: Answering Your Questions
We're answering the most common questions about printed carrier bags in 2025 by debunking misconceptions and setting things straight.
The History of the Carrier Bag
From the humble beginnings of the first paper carrier bags to the modern-day printed bags, we will explore the complete history of the carrier bag.
Paper Bags vs Plastic Bags - Are Paper Bags A Downgrade?
Paper vs Plastic - The age-old debate. Many consider paper to be a downgrade, but what really makes a great printed carrier bag?
Are Paper Carrier Bags a Compromise?
Paper bags were touted as the recyclable, environment-conscious plastic bag replacement. With paper carrier bags growing in popularity, we discuss the paper bag pros and cons, and whether they're a compromise for brands.
The Plastic Carrier Bag Charge: 10 Years On
Introduced to reduce the volume of single-use plastic carrier bags used in the UK, the plastic carrier bag charge affected every retailer and retail consumer across the country. Now, 10 years after it's initial introduction, we explore what effect it had, and whether it's been worth it.
What are Truly Eco-Friendly Carrier Bags?
All printed carrier bags have their eco-friendly merits, but what makes a truly eco-friendly carrier bag? And which option is the most eco-friendly?
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