Encore^TM Overview: Environmental Features

• Recyclable: Encore bags are 100% recyclable - return the bags to Command Packaging Recycling Center for complete reuse to close the loop on waste.
• Post-consumer and post-industrial recycled plastic: Bags contain a combination of post-consumer and post-industrial recycled material to achieve the highest concentration of recycled film without compromising the structure and strength of the bags. Read more..
• Non-toxic: only water-based inks and non-toxic ingredients are used in the printing and make of the bags unlike many imports that have the risk of unsafe chemical contamination, heavy metals and toxic colorants.
• High performance: bags are strong and can match or exceed the holding power of most bags.
• Cost-effective: Encore^TM offers environmental solutions without incurring high costs or complex logistical issues.
  
  Available in all Command styles and sizes. Click on the following or above Retail or Restaurant link to find your product solution and request the Encore™ feature.

Encore^TM products also feature biodegradable additives:

• A unique biodegradable additive can be used to allow the bags to start biodegrading in 9 months once activated by microorganisms such as bacteria and fungus. The resulting particles will decompose into simple materials as found in nature, such as water, carbon dioxide and humus like elements found in the soil.
• The new additive does not require oxygen and ambient moisture, or composting to begin biodegrading. The bags will naturally biodegrade where other organic materials are biodegrading (anaerobically and aerobically). Biodegradable additives can be blended into any of the manufacturer’s products and in any gauge.
• Bags with biodegradable additives are recyclable.
• Shelf life and reliability will not be affected: Encore^TM bags with the biodegradable additive will maintain the benefits of strength, leak resistance, grease resistance, and less storage requirements until they are placed in an environment that cause the material to breakdown, i.e. soil and bacteria. Read more...

• Environmental Difference
• News & Updates
• Command Difference

As an endorsed partner of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the first U.S. manufacturer to receive the Environmentally Preferred Rating (EPR), Command has demonstrated its commitment to the environment by: continuing to decrease waste and energy use expanding our educational services to encourage recycling creating our own recycling center to increase the source for recycled materials and make of recycled products partnering with businesses and communities to collect and make new recycled and reusable bags made in the U.S.A.

News Spotlight SF Weekly reports on the effects of the ban 1 year later, "The city's politicos made the enviros happy by banning plastic bags, but left us with more pollution and cost" Read more... Boston Globe: In praise of plastic. Staff writer of the boston globe reports that plastic is misunderstood and it’s the human behavior that has caused the pollution. The products themselves are good for the environment and unlike other recyclable products, uses less energy and cost to give them a second life. Read more... Wall Street Journal: An Inconvenient Bag Explore a case study in how tricky it is to make products environmentally friendly. Read more...

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Welcome to Command Packaging Since 1989, Command Packaging has become the leading U.S. manufacturer of custom plastic bags. We have earned an unsurpassed reputation for innovative product design and quality, while leading the industry with environmental carry out solutions. From custom and in stock bag programs to environmental takeout solutions, we are your leading resource for carryout bags. Environmentally endorsed by: