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FDFA Eco-Bag Launch
 Based on previous communications to our membership, we are happy to announce that the eco-bag program has been finalized. The FDFA will be distributing to our operator members eco-friendly canvas-type bags, as an alternative to the plastic bags currently used in the stores. The new eco-bags are a high quality, durable bag that allows our stores to place their store logo on one side of the bag and distribute to their respective customers in a variety of ways i.e. gift with purchase, selling eco-bags individually to customers, or full distribution to each customer, etc.
The FDFA is currently finalizing the initial orders with the stores, and the stores who have ordered will begin receiving early Fall 2009. Thus far, the sample bags that have been sent to the stores are being well received with terrific feedback. It has been a long process in identifying the right eco-friendly bag specifications that meets the consensus amongst the stores. We appreciate everyone’s patience in this process. But, with so many municipalities now banning plastic bags or planning on banning plastic bags in the future, the FDFA is trying to be as proactive as possible with this specific initiative.
TO SUPPLIER and OPERATOR: If you are an operator, associate or supplier member, who is interested in seeing a sample, please contact the Allison Boucher of the FDFA, who will be happy to send you a sample asap. |
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