In the Philippines, more companies are ditching traditional plastics in favor of plastic bag alternatives. Brands can take part in reshaping.
The push for sustainability is stronger than ever, especially among businesses that want to tap a more socially conscious customer pool and actively contribute to saving the planet. In the Philippines, more companies are ditching traditional plastics in favor of plastic bag alternatives. This step is crucial because brands themselves can take part in reshaping what it means to be a genuinely responsible brand. If you are new to this movement and need ideas on properly executing this sought-after switch, we’re here to help.
Whether you’re motivated by a personal commitment to sustainability goals, compliance with forthcoming regulations, or your very own market, making the transition to plastic alternatives doesn’t have to be complicated.
Here’s a step-by-step guide to help your business embrace eco-friendly bag options.
Before making the switch, it’s important to identify the benefits of using alternative packaging to plastic. Businesses today are expected to take a more active role in reducing their environmental impact, all while meeting the expectations of a growing customer base that prefers eco-friendly businesses. This makes using plastic bag alternatives a business strategy and not just a fleeting trend to try out. Having a good understanding of these facts can help optimize your plans for implementation going forward.
Explore options like reusable cloth bags, biodegradable bags, or plant-based options. To determine what works best for your business, you can sample certain brands and how they will perform when packaging your items. For example, if you’re in a food business, it might help to look at packaging that won’t be easily compromised by moisture or long travel times — perhaps bags made of cassava starch or recycled food-safe boxes will work better than cloth bags.
You should also factor in certain considerations that may affect your operations significantly, such as the cost, durability, and availability of alternative packaging to plastic.
Assess how many bags you use, for what purposes, and in what volume. This will help you estimate the costs and quantities of plastic bag alternatives.
Work with suppliers to find sustainable bag options. Ask about bulk pricing or custom branding for bags to keep your costs manageable.
Train employees to promote plastic bag alternatives to customers. They must understand why the business is making the switch so they can communicate the change effectively to the customers.
Let customers know why you’re switching to biodegradable packaging for business. Use signage, social media, or emails to explain the environmental impact and encourage them to support your efforts.
Encourage customers to bring their bags by offering discounts or loyalty points. This reduces reliance on single-use alternatives.
Imagine a world where your packaging leaves no trace — just positive feedback from your dear customers. That’s the promise of switching to sustainable practices, and we want to partner with you to realize your impact-driven goals.
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