Skokie, IL -- (SBWIRE) -- 06/05/2015 -- Howard Packaging, a leader in packaging solutions, offers custom recycled paper shopping bags for businesses that want to provide customers with an environmentally sustainable shopping experience.

Custom recycled shopping bags give businesses visually striking yet ethically responsible options for packaging. Shopping bag styles from Howard Packaging include recycled natural kraft shopping bags, Versakraft recycled shopping bags (white on one side, kraft on the other) and small quantity recycled paper shopping bags.

Why is Sustainability So Important?

Environmental sustainability is an integral component of doing business today. Using sustainable packaging helps reduce waste, limit energy use, and set a good example. Integrating sustainable business practices can reduce operating costs, as well as increase customer trust and business reputation.

How much Recycled Paper Do the Shopping Bags Include?

Howard Packaging offers three choices of recycled papers for shopping bags.

- Natural Kraft -100% recycled paper with at least 96% post consumer recycled content.
- VersaKraft - White on one side, Natural Kraft on the other. 100% recycled paper with at least 86% post consumer recycled content.
- White Kraft - 40% recycled content with at least 40% post consumer recycled content.

Each type of paper complies with most local disposable bag ordinances and are recyclable in the majority of curbside recycling programs.

Howard Packaging's Commitment to Sustainability:

Sustainability today often means making changes to the way that a business has "always" been done, and these goals often require an investment of time and money. Howard Packaging helps businesses reach sustainability goals through innovative and affordable programs for sustainable packaging.

"We're pleased to help businesses develop sustainable packaging options through our custom recycled paper bag programs. Howard Packaging believes in helping all businesses reach their sustainability goals" reveals Ron Watson, President of Howard Packaging, LLC.

Why is Howard Packaging dedicated to sustainability? Well, the United Nations Environment Programme's Sustainable Event Guide reveals that investment in sustainable business practices offers financial advantages while also improving public sentiment about a business.

Further, businesses that engage in sustainable business practices act as leaders and trendsetters in their communities. Howard Packaging is pleased to help businesses realize important goals for eco-friendly and sustainable packaging.

About Howard Packaging
Howard Packaging has been providing sustainable custom packaging solutions for the retail, food service, carry out and marketing services industries since 1959. Based in Skokie, IL, they offer design, branding and distribution services for independent and national chain businesses throughout North America.