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All the bags in the below image are now
only 40p each.
If interested, please contact
us.
for and on behalf of
Greengrocer (UK) Ltd
16 West Barnes Lane, London, United Kingdom SW20 0BU
M +44 (0)7725522317 / T+44 (0)208 944 1940 / F +44 (0)208 944 1117
A
growing area of awareness, as far as the Environment is concerned, is
our excessive use of “Throw Away Carriers” (“TACS”) and even
some of the larger “multiples” have used TV Advertising Campaigns
to encourage us to use ANY bag in their Stores.
In
the UK we get through something in excess of 11 BILLION “Throw Away
Carriers” (“TACS”) each year, which is over 300 per household,
and with the average “Life Span” of these “TACS” being around
8 minutes isn’t this all getting a bit ridiculous?
The
GOOD NEWS is that there are alternatives and by “Thinking
outside of the BAG”, it is possible to help BOTH the Environment
and YOUR Business…
In
2003 a Family Run Company “Ecobags”
launched. They specialise in working closely with High Quality
Independent Businesses across the UK to design & supply their own
range of
Highly effective, long lasting, reusable “Walking Adverts”, which
substantially cut down on the HUGE number of “Throw Away (single
use) Carriers” (TACS) used on a daily basis.
As Debbie Kay & Gavin Sheppard, the Directors of
“Ecobags” told us:
“Whilst
both working in Marketing, we became aware of the fact that most
businesses were keen to find new ways to get themselves noticed and
with the growing “interest” in Environmental Issues, the idea
came to us – WALKING ADVERTS – and “Ecobags” was born”.
“Over
the last six years we have developed relationships with hundreds of
High Quality Business clients across the UK and by “Thinking
outside of the BAG”
have helped them to BOTH increase their
exposure & sales, whilst at the same time reducing their
overheads & substantially helping the environment… Some of our
clients have reduced the number of “TACS” they use each year by
MANY pallet loads!!”.
But what do we mean when we say “Think outside of the
BAG?
“We’ve
all heard the expression “Thinking outside of the box” to come up
with something innovative and that’s exactly what we do with our
clients…. By changing your thinking a
bag becomes a dynamic Marketing tool.
What exactly are
“Ecobags”?
High Quality Bags, Custom Made for any Business – Any
Shape; Any Size; Any Colour – and come “Logo Printed”, so they
act as perfect LONG LASTING, COST EFFECTIVE “Walking Adverts”.
Debbie told us: “We have found, over the past few
years, there are FOUR MAIN REASONS for
Businesses to approach us and start to work with us:
The Business wants to show its customers that they are
concerned about the Environment
and by using “Ecobags” they will help to cut down on the 11
billion Throw Away Carriers disposed of in the UK each and every
year.
Businesses using long lasting, re-usable “Ecobags”
will SAVE MONEY, as
it reduces the overhead of “plastic carriers”. Customers who buy
an “Ecobag” will bring it back every time they shop and not
expect to be given throw-away carriers on each visit.
“Ecobags” are best sold at cost and as such will
give any Business using them FREE
ADVERTISING, as their customers walk around
promoting that business wherever they go. Our clients have found
that a majority of the General Public are quite happy and willing to
pay for a High Quality, re-usable bag, to “do their bit for the
environment” – think about it for a moment – would you? And
most importantly, would your customers?
The Image & Identity
of the Business MUST be protected. Our list of clients who regularly
re-order from us is testimony that if you’re looking for a High
Quality re-usable bag that needs to look good for the long term,
then you need to consider talking to “Ecobags”.
Gavin then went on to say…
January
2008 saw “Ecobags” launch our major initiative: “Make 2008 the
year your Business Goes “TACS Free”".
“Many
of our existing clients, as well as plenty of new ones are
re-ordering so often, with more & more of their customers buying
their logo printed “Ecobags”, that they have been able to make
huge reductions in their spend levels on “TACS”.
One
of these clients, has reduced their weekly “TACS give away” from
3,000 bags to around 1,200. Just think for a moment the ANNUAL SAVING
you would make if you didn’t have to order ANY “TACS”, or even
substantially reduce the quantity you used day in, day out….
We are here ready to help any “Independent” who
wants to start working towards the day when they no longer have to
give away any bag, thereby helping the environment and INCREASING
THEIR PROFITS!
If you’re interested about finding out how “Ecobags”
could work with you, then more information can be found by visiting
their websites or calling them FREE:
0808 178 8822
www.ecobags.co.ukor
www.walkingadverts.com
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mention this article
The Mayor of London’s Green Procurement Code unveils a fresh new
look with the launch of its revamped website. Greenprocurementcode.co.uk is an
information hub for businesses looking to reduce their environmental impact
through responsible purchasing.
Visitors to the new site
can access the latest news and events listings, sustainable products and
suppliers, the latest industry publications and best practice case studies. Signatories
to the Green Procurement Code will benefit from a ‘members-only’ toolkit, which
provides comprehensive information and advice on implementing green purchasing.
Mayor of London,
Boris Johnson, said: “We want to make it easier for organisations to make
eco-friendly purchasing decisions. By doing so, businesses can not only be
kinder to the planet, but can also save money in tough economic times.”
Green Procurement Code Programme
Manager, Graham Randles, highlights the benefits of the new site. “In the
current financial climate companies don’t want to waste valuable time and resources
searching for information. The new website is an easy to navigate,
one-stop-shop for organisations looking to make smart green procurement
decisions.”
Visit the new website at www.greenprocurementcode.co.uk
The Green Procurement Code is one of
the measures in place in London designed to help achieve the Mayor of London’s
target of cutting the capital’s carbon emissions by 60% by 2025.
For more information on the Mayor of
London’s Green Procurement Code please contact Jodi Lloyd on 020 7061 6355.
Hemp Table Napkins (Plain and Embroidered) http://www.
Organic Cotton Lawn Hankies (Handmade, Plain or Embroidered) http://www.organic-ally.co.uk/
At great introductory prices.
Gillian and Kevan Trott became involved in sustainable design and construction several years ago. They saw Mike Reynolds (the visionary behind a fully sustainable building design called an earthship} speak in Brighton and decided to help promote his concept in Europe. The buildings incorporate a large amount of waste materials in their construction. They are also buildings which are self-sufficient for power and water and a large amount of food is also produced on site.
Kevan worked as Mike Reynold’s European Associate to develop
the earthship concept in Europe for over 5 years. They have been
involved in developing earthships in Holland and Scotland. The
company, Earthbuilds has evolved from the original earthship concept
using new technologies and materials and ways of working. There is a
strong emphasis on Permaculture which is at the heart of the
organisation. The Normandy earthship was the first project which was
completed in June 2OO8. The earthship in Zwolle was completed in an
amazing 13 weeks last Autumn and progress on the current earthship in
Glasgow can be checked out on the Earthbuilds Facebook page.
Earthbuild workshops are being run later this year in Portugal and
Poland. A number of projects are also in the pipeline for 2O1O
including a 5 earthbuild development in the Orkneys, as well as
planning applications being processed in Nottinghamshire, Cornwall,
Gloucester and Holland.
Earthbuilds is a public limited company with a strong emphasis on education, information sharing and networking.
Design
and planning applications are undertaken by Kevan, they are developing
a Euro Crew for construction and Gillian runs workshops, courses,
co-ordinates volunteers and develops promotional material.
Kevan
and Gillian are based in Brighton but built their own earthship with
initial assistance from Mike Reynolds, in Normandy France. They are
involved in developing this type of construction in Northern Ireland,
England, Scotland and Wales, France, Holland, Portugal and Poland so
far. They are in the process of developing opportunities in other
European countries in the near future.
See www.earthbuilds.com
for information about construction. Earthship ‘Perrine’ is available
for rent so that earthship living can be experienced first hand see www.earthship-france.com and up to date information about developments can be found on the Earthbuilds Facebook page.
August 2009 newsletter 15% off online
Welcome to our August newsletter we hope where ever you are you are getting a little sunshine.
Using the website for online orders
All customers if you haven’t already done so, firstly need to register
with the site by going to Sign in via the Home Page then contact me via
email jim@simplysoaps.com
or telephone during office hours, 01603 720869 to be set up to see
trade prices online, we will respond confirming that we have set you
up, so that when you log in again you will be able to buy Simply Soaps,
Hedgerow Herbals and Faerie Flames at trade prices. Current prices
shown are mail order prices in bulk.
The benefits of buying online is that it is quick and easy,
carriage is only £2.50 instead of the usual £5, and there are no
minimum orders. Plus we are offering a further 15% discount off your
order total!!* Simply type in the word: trade15 in the discount code
box at the checkout and you will be entitled to 15% off your order.
NO MINIMUM ORDERS
Due to the increasing
demand for our products and in order to keep refilling those lines that
sell more quickly, our retailers have asked us to reduce the minimum
order value from £100. So we are more than happy to oblige, there will
be NO MINIMUM ORDER AMOUNT. Laurence Campion for the company says that;
‘this will help in the current climate plus some of our lines out sell
others, so now customers don’t have to wait before re-ordering.’
