A good idea does not take long to catch on. Look where one of our Footprint Bags was pictured.
Footprint Reusable Bags in Sydney
If you have an interesting picture with your Footprint Bag then email it to us to receive a 25% discount off any Footprint Bag product.
Christmas is fast approaching and Footprint Bags proved they are the perfect stocking filler at the annual Harewood House Craft and Gift Fair, 2009.
Footprint Reusable Bag go to Harewood House
Although it was very damp (!) as you can see, our surroundings were beautiful.
Footprint Reusable Bags go to Harewood House
We had a fabulous time and had so much positive feedback. Footprint Bags were bought as presents and judging by the amount of people carrying full ones, they were put to good use straightaway too!
A big thank you to the staff at Harewood House and the people at Eventis who really looked after us stall holders.
See you next year!
Shopper’s Dilemma
On average each shopper uses 300 plastic bags per year.
There is nothing stylish about a plastic carrier bag and bulky jute bags are
so last year! Can you imagine taking eight jute bags to the supermarket for
your family shop? Go hassle-free with Footprint Bags. They are compact,
robust and above all, convenient - and you are guaranteed to look a whole lot more stylish on your shop!
Two mothers find a solution
FootprintBag was borne out of our frustrations at the lack of a practical
alternative to plastic bags for our weekly shops! Being environmentally
aware, we had already adopted reusable bags - but were tired of car boots
full of bulky bags, which invariably got forgotten in the car or buried
under tins and nappies in our trolleys! We were inspired by the example
of Hebden Bridge - being plastic bag free - and were excited by the idea
of creating a product which could potentially eliminate plastic bags altogether.
The spec was that the Footprint Bag should be compact, contain all you need for
a weekly shop, the pack should be easy to access, practical and not least,
be rather good looking!
After many cups of tea and design sessions, the Footprint Bag started to take shape.
We are two mothers who have been friends for five years and both live in
Yorkshire. We met at local swimming classes for our eldest boys when they
were a year old. Hanny is originally from Germany and settled in Yorkshire
with her husband Ian, born in Huddersfield, a former Town footballer. I moved to West Yorkshire with my husband at about the same time, after living
in London and Manchester. We now have five children between us and the combination of this and a busy company, takes up most of our time!
Footprint Bag - The Company
We formed our Footprint Bag Ltd in November 2007. Hanny has a background
in advertising, having worked at the world renown Gray Worldwide GMBH and
I work at British Airways as long haul cabin crew. Developing a new product
is exciting and a great learning process but with the recent credit crunch,
is something that requires a great deal of persistence. Hanny and I have
worked through three pregnancies (!) and I even had a photograph with a
Footprintbag on my wedding day!! It has been a learning process but we
have had lots of interest from the start, from Rachel Elnaugh, former
Dragon’s Den star, to local entrepreneur, Carl Hopkins (Secret Millionaire) who enthused after taking his Footprintbag to the local supermarket!!
Footprint Bag - Reusable Bags with a difference
Footprint bags are designed to make re-using easy - with eight strong bags
made from rip-stop material (also used in parachutes) within one
compact pack. The pack hooks neatly onto the front of a trolley and
can be dropped open at the check-out and the bags pulled out as needed.
There is even a handy trolley coin attached, so no more scrabbling through
your purse for a pound coin!!
Not only does the pack slot neatly into a car glove compartment, it can be
carried in your handbag for general shopping. There is no need to accept
a plastic bag again -(the average person uses 300 bags per year.) This is
the last stand of the plastic bag before Footprint bags wipe them out for good!
We have just completed market research with a local company, Susan Kenyon
Associates, and were heartened by the fantastic results.
This is what market research found…
• 86% like the concept of our multipack.*
• 65% would definitely consider purchasing the FootprintBag.*
* August 2009 official market research on Footprint Bag
This proves what we already suspected, that there is a real consumer need
to find an alternative to plastic bags.
We sell on-line at our own website and through a few chosen on-line retailers,
including Eco-Handy and Essentials catalogue. As far as the ‘big boys’ go,
we have had meetings with some fo the big supermarket retailers who have expressed serious interest.
Despite the credit crunch, we have also landed a deals with other prestigious retailers.
Problem Solved with Footprint Bags!
Check out our website Footprint Bag
Watch the video Footprint Bag Video
Reusable shopping bags are a good idea, but when you see what is available out there, do consumers have a viable alternative to the plastic bag for the weekly shop?
For further information please visit Footprint Bag and take advantage of their Christmas discounts. A christmas gift that is practical, compact and stylish, which helps reduces the number of plastic bags out there.
Are you wanting a Christmas gift that is unique, eco-friendly and useful?
The solution is at Footprint Bag , they have a range of unique eco-friendly products that are affordable, robust, compact and in a variety of colours.
Hurry while the Christmas Discounts are on.
Free UK delivery and extra discounts for multiples.
Look at the Footprint Bag video to see why these are taking the shopping world by storm.
FootprintBag was on the road recently when we took a stall at the renown Newgate Market in York on Friday 6th November 2009.
Footprint Reusable Bags go to York Market
The market has been trading in its current location since 1955 however York was thought to have a market since the middle ages! It was certainly lovely to be surrounded by so much history.
Despite a miserable week weatherwise, the gods were kind to us and the morning was bright. The day passed without a hitch (apart from Hanny’s police bike escort back from the carpark – she blames dodgy sat nav, I blame lack of direction!)
As always, our bag packs generated a lot of interest and people really liked the concept. One small pack and a trolley coin – all you need for a supermarket shop.
It was nice to be able to meet our customers face to face and demonstrate the strength and compact size of the footprint bags.
The individual bags looked super cute and judging by the sales, there will be a lot more footprint bags on outings in York from now on!!
Looking for something unique to give your family and friends this Christmas?
Buy a gift that is practical, stylish and helps eradicate the use of plastic bags.
Footprint Bag supplies Reusable Shopping Bags in single, 4 Pack or 8 Pack versions in a number of colours.
Be thoughtful and join the growing number of people who are helping to make a difference to how we use the Earth’s resources.
Watch the Reusable Shopping Bag video and see why these innovative Reusable Shopping Bags are a real alternative to the plastic bag, but also a useful gift.
The average shopper uses 300 plastic bags a year, so using a Reusable Shopping Bag would reduce waste considerably.
There are many Reusable Shopping Bags in the market at the moment, but they tend to have the following drawbacks:
Well here is some good news! The Reusable Footprint Bags have the answer to all those problems. A stylish, robust and compact bag, available in single, 4 Bag Pack or 8 Bag Pack.
Why buy a Footprint Bag?
* August 2009 official market research on Footprint Bag.
Check out our website Footprint Bag
Watch the video Footprint Bag Video
Promotional item link: Promotional Gifts
We all know that we should cut down on plastic bag usage, but how many times have you forgotten to take your Reusable Shopping Bags with you?
A Reusable Shopping Bag is now available that is convenient, robust, stylish and practical. Most shoppers require a number of reusable shopping bags for the weekly shop. Some of the reusable shopping bags have a small carrying capacity and/or do not fold away into a compact space.
Footprint Bag have addressed all these issues with their robust, stylish and practical Reusable Shopping Bags. Available in a singles, 4-Pack and 8-Pack combinations, with a range of colour options.
Companies and organisations are looking to express their commitment to reducing waste, therefore Footprint Bag have launched a promotional gift item so the branding can be included onto every bag. For more information have a look at Reusable Bag Promotional Gift.
“Fantastic, well thought through design … addressing the real consumer need to find an alternative to the wastage and environmental damage caused by disposable plastic bags.”
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