Command Packaging, your retail and restaurant bags made from your recycled plastic  

"Bags from Trash" - Recycling Solutions

Recyclables originally destined for the trash are instead diverted by Command's "Bags from Trash" recycling program into an affordable, environmental bag solution. Command's Recycling Center (CPR3) can help businesses cost-effectively turn their own packaging waste into their 100% recyclable, reusable carry bags - or simply benefit from using recycled materials sourced from our ongoing efforts - closing the loop in the life of packaging.
Environment
Environmental Overview
EncoreTM Overview
Recycled Bags from Trash
true reUSAbleTM bags
Paper or Plastic?
Source Reduction
Plastic Origins
Plastic Bag Facts
(Myth vs Reality)
Plastic Background
Compostable (PLA)
Environmental Additive
Post Consumer Recycled
100% Recycled Bags
"Grey is the New GREEN"
Environmental Terms



  Environmental features:
  • Made in the USA with 100% recycled materials
         (PCR & PIR - mix varies based on market availability)
  • Zero water waste: recyclables are hand sorted/cleaned with heat
  • Clean (ASI, Excellent rating in sanitation audits) and FDA approved
  • 100% recyclable and reusable
  • Less costly compared to paper or other reusable bags
  • Printed with water based inks (No heavy metals or toxic colorants)
  • No bleaching or toxic chemicals - naturally sorted by color and recycled to produce the natural edgy shades of "Green"
    - click here for the "Grey is the New Green" color options.
  • Order in the sturdy 2.25 mil thickness gauge to meet California's reusable bag standard
Bags from Trash
Available in all Command styles and sizes.
Click here on Retail or Restaurant link, or above to find your product solution and request the Encore™ 100% recycled materials feature.

Command's commitment to eliminate waste ensures that all materials have the lowest environmental footprint.
Our high concentration of recycled materials ensures our Green House Gas (GHG) Emissions exceeds environmental standards.

Bags from Trash, Lowest Carbon Footprint

Green House Gas (GHG) emissions, paper vs plastic

References: Joseph Greene, Ph.D. Department of Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering & Manufacturing Technology (CSUC) - EPR audit
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. American Chemistry Council (ACC)

Compare the environmental impacts of Command Packaging, the plastic industry and paper industry

GHG Emissions for Recycled Plastic Bags

Higher recycled content lowers GHG emissions.

Green House Gas (GHG) emissions, paper vs plastic

Command Packaging's high concentration of recycled materials ensures our GHG emissions exceeds environmental standards.

Solid Waste Generation

Command Packaging's commitment to eliminate waste ensures that all materials have the lowest environmental footprint.

Water Usage, Gallons

Water is not used in the production of Command Packaging's bags. Recyclables are hand sorted and cleaned with heat.



Note: 1500 t-shirt bags are used to compare against 1000 handled paper shoppers typically found in grocery stores.

References: Statistics provided by Joseph Greene, Ph.D. Department of Mechanical Engineering Mechatronic Engineering & Manufacturing Technology (CSUC) - EPR audit
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
American Chemistry Council (ACC)
Environmentally Preferred Rating (EPR)

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...
News & Updates
City Councils are Re-flexibly Acting on Plastic Bans Without All the Facts
Season's Greetings 2011
(Reminder) Holiday Stock Bags 2011
NRA 2011, Command Features True Reusable Bags
Trends, What's New At Command?
Command Packaging's made in USA, “True reUSAble Bags” provides grocery stores, retailers, and consumers a cost-effective recycled solution without the worries of toxic lead, chemicals and bacteria.
Facts About Plastic Unwrapped
Holiday Greetings 2010
Call for Federal Investigation on Imported Resuable Bags
LA County Ban on Plastic Bags
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.

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