Over the last few years it has proven to be very difficult for domestic manufacturers to compete with their overseas counterparts.  With the labor and raw material costs being so low overseas, domestic manufacturers have been losing business left and right for years.  Now with the economy in shambles  it’s time for domestic manufacturers to regain their footing in the market.  Some of the reasons for this shift in power are:

1.             The rise in the price of oil. 
2.              New standards for testing products.
3.              Chinese manufacturers are less flexible.
4.              The U.S. dollar is severely weakened.
5.              Price of labor and materials. Retailers aren’t cutting any slack.

To read a more in depth explanation of each of these points click here.

      “As a domestic manufacturer of printed and plain plastic bags, it is refreshing to see this change occurring in such a grim marketplace.  The companies that hold strong in this market by staying competitive and going the extra mile will rise from the ashes of this economic war as the industry leaders of tomorrow.” Lynn Voinier - Sales Manager/Plus Packaging Inc.

“There is a sufficiency in the world for man’s need but not for man’s greed.” -Mohandas K. Gandhi

"Eco-Friendly Littering"

I was reading an article the other day about “Guilt-Free” littering and it infuriated me.  I mean, littering is littering…you should always feel guilty.  Eco-Friendly products like paper and plastic bags are not made just to be tossed out on the side of the road even if they do biodegrade.  Most of these bags are not necessarily biodegradable they are made of recycled film and they are recyclable.  If you just throw them on the side of the road they are just going to sit there and cause very unsightly piles of litter.  When you buy products that are “Eco-Friendly” you still need to dispose or recycle  them properly….It is NEVER OK to just throw them out on the side of the road or in the woods near your home!