Sustainable Solutions - Issue 1: Reusable Bags

couture, find a bag that reflects brand’s style.

Pick a size, shape, and fabrication. Decide on printing and finishing details to pull it all together!

1. Exploration

We provide you with a custom design based on your required features, design aesthetic, and sustainability goals.

PPNW

What are your sustainability goals?

What do you want your packaging to say about your brand?

Do you need a custom shape?

PPNW PPW RPET

· Water repellent

· Synthetic material that mimics the texture, strength, and appearance of woven materials

· Lightweight fabric

· Strong and durable material

· PET plastic that has been recycled, reprocessed, and

made into something new

· Versatile customization options

· Robust material that can endure a number of uses

· 100% recycled plastic (often bottles)

Washable Paper Reusable Felt Cotton Canvas

· Tear resistant

· Made from 70% or more paper pulp with the balance content being latex that does not deform

· Robust material that can

endure a number of uses

· 100% recycled plastic (often bottles)

· Versatile and hypoallergenic

· Fabric made from cotton using a plain weave

Stitching options

Piping

Flush Cut: Less expensive, no fold over at the top, cut straight across.

X-Box Stitching

5. Printing and Finishing Printing methods

While no printing method is 100% sustainable, there are options to consider based on your goals, such as using water or soy-based inks.

Alternative Sustainable Solutions

• Blind Embossing/Debossing: no inks used

• Sewing labels or patches: After removing the patch or label, some materials can then be recycled afterwards (depending on the base material and the patch material)

Other Considerations

• The fewer the colors, the less detailed the design, and a smaller print coverage can all lead to less water waste discharged to the environment

Add-ons:

Examples: Ribbons, tissue, tags

Closures: Examples: Velcro, buttons, zippers

Legal Requirements:

• US law requires country of origin information to be permanently visible on any product entering the country. For cut and sew products, a printed sewn in label with this information is typically what is seen. If a bag is laminated, printing the country of origin information on the bag is most cost effective.

• Other customer-specific information is sometimes printed on the sewn in label (legal information, entanglement warnings, care instructions, traceability codes).

Delivering Sustainability

To provide a range of options that will suit each customer’s unique goals of sustainability and stewardship. Constantly researching products and materials that are less harmful to the environment.

Globally, Keenpac is FSC and PEFC certified ensuring paper products can be traced back to a sustainable source.

As part of Bunzl USA Holdings LLC, Keenpac received a Bronze Medal rating by EcoVadis in 2022

Keenpac benefits from Bunzl’s scale and unique position at the center of the distribution system, which provides a powerful opportunity to be part of the solution

A Circular Economy

At Bunzl, we recognize it is only when sustainability issues are dealt with in the same way as other core issues, that real, long-term value is created – it must be embedded into our business model.

To be successful and relevant, our new framework has been designed to align with what we do and be applicable to all of the geographies and market sectors we operate in.

Innovation

Working at the forefront of the packaging sector for 40 years, we embrace sustainable innovation affording our customers access to pioneering material and technological solutions.

Expertise

Our unrivaled product knowledge enables us to provide insightful expertise to proactively support our customers in identifying and achieving their sustainability aspirations.

Governance

Governance is the cornerstone of our business and our approach to corporate responsibility is underpinned by our parent company, Bunzl plc.

Assurance

Our strategic vendor partners uphold stringent ethical and social standards in our supply chain, while our certification to FSC and PEFC attest our commitment to responsible sourcing.

Support

Our relationships with customers are based on strategic partnerships, enabling us to provide tailored support to help them overcome their biggest sustainability challenges.

Sustainability

Sustainability Stories

Sustainability Story

We worked with Amazon to take an already successful gifting add-on program and make it more environmentally friendly. With a simple switch to making their signature gift bags with 100% recycled content (RPET), Amazon ensured that their customers can feel even better about the gifts they send!

Material: RPET bag & RPET ribbon closure

Production: 7+ facilities in over 3 countries 150 million bags to date 8+ yrs.

Current Program: 10 gift bag SKUs available Gift tags with ribbon

Sustainability Story

Macy’s reached out to us looking for a bag that could be touted for its re-usability as well as being made from sustainable materials. This line of reusable bags is made of 100% Woven RPET sourced from ocean-bound plastics and was produced as a retail item inclusive of our hang tags.

Material: Woven RPET made from ocean-bound plastics

Production: Vietnam and China

Current Program: 2 million bags, 500,000 each of 4 styles

Sustainability Story

We have partnered with Crocs to supply reusable PPNW sonic seal bags to their retail stores. Crocs branded bags feature bright, crisp printing on a white background to make their marketing campaigns pop with a matte lamination used for durability and a soft touch.

Material: PPNW laminated

Production: China

Sustainability Story

Innovative hair care and color products retailer Madison Reed continue to expand their brick and mortar footprint. As part of their expansion, we supply branded RPET sonic seal bags to help them meet their sustainability goals.

Material: PPNW

Production: China

Our mission is to provide a customized solution for our clients leveraging all three components.