OUR
COMMITMENT
At IPS, we take responsibility for our environmental impact. That's why we take sustainability seriously. We're dedicated to finding sustainable solutions that work for you–without sacrificing quality. See how we can help you transition to eco-friendly business solutions.
PAPER OR PLASTIC?
QUICK FACTS
- 9 out of 10 Americans reuse plastic bags for other household purposes.
- Plastic bags represent less than 0.5% of all litter.
- For every 1 truck it takes to deliver plastic bags, you would need 7 trucks to deliver the same amount of paper bags.
- Plastic bags consume 40% less energy during production than paper bags.
- Plastic bags produce 80% less solid waste than paper bags.
- Paper bags lead to 50x more water pollutants.
HOW WE CONTRIBUTE
- We have the ability to use up to 80% recycled material content
- We produce bags that are 100% recyclable and available in 2.25 mil to 4 mil gauges to meet bag ban requirements
- We are constantly reviewing and updating our manufacturing process to reduce waste and provide more green solutions.
HOW YOU CAN HELP
- Reduce the number of bags you use by using only when needed and not double bagging.
- Reuse bags at home for other purposes
- Recycle by taking our bags back to local supermarkets that have plastic recycle bins.
Reduce Your
Environmental Impact
By switching to our biodegradable and reusable products, your company can conserve up to:
Gallons of Water
Pounds of Garbage
Trees