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

15 million lbs
of plastic that Command's Recycling Center
(CPR3) has diverted from landfills.
Plastic Waste Diversion 2008-2010
 Recyclables destined for the trash are diverted into an affordable, reUSAbleTM environmental bag solution.

Command’s Recycling Center (CPR3) can help businesses cost-effectively turn their own packaging waste into their reUSAbleTM carry bags - or simply benefit from using recycled materials sourced from our ongoing efforts. Find out how...

Bags from Trash, closing the loop in packaging waste
True reUSAble Bag Difference

Choose reUSAbleTM bags that have been made in the USA to benefit our local economy and contain 100% recyclable materials that can be continuously diverted away from litter streams and landfills.
  • Made in the USA with 100% recycled materials
  • Lowest carbon footprint
  • Clean & non toxic (ASI, Excellent rating in sanitation audits) and FDA approved
  • Durable: holds over 20lbs - tested for over 200 repeated uses
  • 100% recyclable and reusable, over & over
  • Less costly compared to paper or other reusable bags
  • Meets California's minimum 2.25 mil thickness gauge for reusable bags

    > Learn more about true reUSAbleTM bags' difference...
True reUSAble Bags, recycled over and over

TRENDS, the RE-making of Businesses

Trends, Re-inventing of Businesses
(download PDF) 		Color Trends,
Evoking Meaning with Color

Color Trends, Evoking Meaning with Color
(download PDF)

TRENDS, Industry Case Studies and More

In our hunt for trends and examples of successful campaigns, we found a common thread that resonates loudly from businesses and consumers - they, we are all looking for change. It’s more than mere coincidence; these changes seem related and they all begin with “RE”. In a time when we can no longer afford to waste, we must maximize our opportunities, achieve optimal efficiencies, and deliver sustainable results for our jobs, our businesses, our communities, and our homes.

TRENDS, the RE-making of Businesses:
Review on the web.

Color Trends, Evoking Meaning with Color

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
› California Senate Rejects Costly Proposal to Ban Plastic Bags (AB 1998)
› Unintended Consequences of Plastic Bag Ban
› (Reminder) Holiday Stock Bags 2010
› Holiday Stock Bags 2010
› “Bags from Trash” - closing the loop in the life of retail store and restaurant plastic packaging waste.
› PRCB Press: Antidumping imposed on imported plastic grocery and shopping bags from Indonesia, Taiwan, and Vietnam
› Color Trends Continued: Pantone Color Trends, Fall 2010
› Color Trends Continued: Command's Color Swatches
› Color Trends: Evoking Meaning with Color
› Trends: Social, Feel Good Causes, MADE IN USA are most Popular during a Recession
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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