Paper Shopping Bags
Use paper shopping bags for packaging multiple purchases quickly. Featuring a stand-alone square-bottom construction, comfortable twisted paper handles, and durable construction for repeated reuse.
Recycled Content
Fibers made with 100% recycled content. May also include additives and adhesives.
PCW Content
Made with 95% post-consumer waste that has been diverted from landfills.
Circular
High recycled content and can be readily recycled into a useful product in its next life.
Plastic-Free
Paper fibers do not contain added synthetic polymers. May include synthetic adhesives.
Curbside Recyclable
Commonly accepted in most curbside recycling programs across the US.
Made in USA
Utilizes local recycled inputs, transparent supply chain, lower transportation footprint.
Custom Paper Shopping Bags
Create an exceptional customer experience with custom shopping bags. Add your branding starting at just 500 units. Printed with HydroSoy or Algae Ink™, our paper bags can be branded on one side in one color.
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| Material | 100% recycled kraft paper fiber |
| Recycled Content | 100% recycled kraft paper fiber 95% post-consumer waste paper fiber |
| Thickness | 60# paper weight |
| Material Features | SQF Certified for Food Safety (category 67) |
| Functionality | Ships flat for easy handling and storage Twisted paper handles Square-bottom construction |
| End-of-Life | Curbside recyclable with paper Naturally biodegradable |
| Origin | Made in USA |
| Bag Color | Kraft |
| Print Color | Pantone Color Matching System (PMS) |
| Ink Type | HydroSoy Ink or Black Algae Ink |
| Print Process | Flexographic |
| Print Option | Post-production: 1-sided, 1-color Inline: edge-to-edge designs, additional sizes, 3 color printing, and more - request quote |
What are the sizes, dimensions, and weights of EcoEnclose paper bags?
| Product Code | Product Description | Parcel Weight (lbs) | Parcel Dimensions (in) | Bag Weight (lbs) | Bag Weight (oz) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PS5.5x3x8.5 | 5.25" x 3.25" x 8.5" - Case of 250 | 14 | 13.25 x 12 x 20 | 0.068 | 0.8 |
| PS8x5x10.5 | 8" x 5" x 10.25" - Case of 250 | 23 | 24.38 x 14 x 11.5 | 0.12 | 1 |
| PS10x5x13.5 | 9.75" x 5" x 13" - Case of 250 | 28 | 21.25 x 17.5 x 14.25 | 0.192 | 1.6 |
| PS16x6x13 | 16" x 6" x 11.75" - Case of 250 | 39 | 22.5 x 16.75 x 17.25 | 0.208 | 2.2 |
Are paper bags more sustainable than plastic bags?
A common debate in retail is the merits of paper shoppers vs. plastic ones.
They each have pros and cons, which we detail in our in-depth paper versus plastic breakdown.
Spoiler alert - there is no perfect answer! As a quick summary, paper is more circular, as it can be more easily recycled and made with high levels of recycled content. Plastic (LDPE) bags are recyclable but require a special trip to thin film bins found in most big box retailers and traditional grocery stores. Additionally, if they “leak” outside the landfill or recycling stream, they end up as litter that harms our lands and oceans tremendously. That said, plastic bags have a significantly lower carbon footprint than equivalent paper bags.
Many brands we work with are moving away from plastic to support their sustainability goals. Some also face plastic bans in the municipalities, states, or entire countries where they operate.
Whatever motivates you to adopt a paper bag strategy, we strongly encourage you to seek only 100% recycled paper bags - to ensure this packaging swap isn’t putting unnecessary pressure on our planet’s forests. Learn why all paper isn't created equal.
With that lens, it is hard to beat our recycled Kraft paper shopping bag for your eco-friendly retail packaging! They look and feel great, are 100% recycled, and are made with a very high percentage of post-consumer content.
Can I custom brand these paper shoppers?
Yes! Custom-branded paper bags are available at relatively low minimum order quantities of just 500 bags. Customizing your shoppers is a great way to highlight your brand and sustainability commitment and help your customers learn how to reuse and recycle these bags.
At lower volumes, paper bags can be printed in a single color. At 5,000 units or more, paper bags can be branded in multiple colors and with a full bleed. Learn more about our enterprise capabilities here.