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Custom printed paper bags: marketing trend or smart business?

Monday 13th January 2020

Printed paper bags have quickly become more popular as retailers look to offer a more cost-effective and trendy alternative to plastic bags. Whilst fabric bags, such as those made from...

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Make investing in paper bags your New Year’s resolution

Monday 23rd December 2019

New year’s resolutions are often about health or fitness, motivated by the mountain of food we consume over this period. If you’re fed up with your usual resolutions for New Year,...

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Bespoke gift wrapping from Paper Bag Co just in time for Christmas

Wednesday 20th November 2019

Here at Paper Bag Co we know that gift wrapping and paper bags are not just for Christmas! But for businesses, adding a special touch to packaging and gift wrapping during the festive...

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Why paper bags are taking centre stage in the fight for a sustainable planet

Tuesday 22nd October 2019

With London recently shut down in the wake of increasing pressure and protests on the serious issue of climate change, paper bags are still being adopted by companies looking to do their...

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The different printing methods for custom paper bags

Friday 20th September 2019

At Paper Bag Co we use a range of different printing methods depending on the desired design, the speed of production, and the bag that we are printing on. By having different printing...

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Plastic bag use has fallen by 90% since introducing the 5p charge

Friday 16th August 2019

It’s great to hear that the sale of plastic carrier bags in England’s major supermarkets have dropped by 90% since the 5p charge was introduced in 2015. According to the figures,...

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Welcome to the new Paper Bag Co website

Friday 26th July 2019

We’ve spent the last few months redesigning and improving our website to offer our customers a better experience when they shop online with us. As well as a shiny new website we are...

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More than just paper bags: what is jute?

Tuesday 11th June 2019

Here at Paper Bag Co, we don’t just make tonnes of paper bags, we have plenty of other options available too. We have a whole range of eco bags made from materials such as cotton and...

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Moving forward with paper bags

Wednesday 22nd May 2019

Morrisons is to become the first supermarket chain to remove packaging from its fruit and vegetables, allowing customers to choose whether they purchase them loose or put them in recyclable...

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Showcasing the South West with our local bags

Tuesday 2nd April 2019

We recently teamed up with local designers at Overt Design to produce a range of stunning local bags which showcase our local area. These local bags have been inspired by the towns and...

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Exploring our range of Eco bags: what is jute?

Friday 22nd March 2019

Here at Paper Bag Co, we don't just stock paper bags. We also stock a range of Eco bags from cotton bags to jute bags, but we often get asked: "what is jute?" So we thought it's about time...

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What is the difference between wholesale and printed bags?

Thursday 21st February 2019

At Paper Bag Co we offer wholesale and printed bags and accessories. Whilst you still get the same great quality with every bag you purchase from us, there is a slight difference between...

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