Paper Carrier Bags

If you need cost-effective, branded paper carrier bags, then Steel City can help.

Reduce plastic use and promote your company with any of our wide range of wholesale paper bags.

Why Choose Steel City for your paper bags? We’re a UK supplier and a 40-year accredited member of the BPMA. We offer you a dedicated account manager and free visuals on all orders – so we get it right first time.

Browse our range of bags below, or contact us for a custom quote.

Why Choose Paper Bags?

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Plastic is harmful to the environment, especially single-use plastic such as that used in grocery bags. For this reason, upscale shops have switched to paper bags, which can be produced more sustainably and disposed of or recycled in a safer way too.

The environmental awareness of many upscale customers has resulted in a strong association between paper bags, and high-quality products and services. Many high-profile and upscale shops do not want to be associated with Earth-damaging practices, and so they adopted paper bag use very early, possibly starting the association of paper bags with a higher level of quality for the shop they are in, and the products they will carry.

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Socially Responsible

Companies increasingly want to be socially responsible, and they want to be seen being socially responsible too. Customers want to buy with the confidence that they are not needlessly harming or burdening the planet, and a simple, visible thing like a paper bag is a great way to send the message that your company agrees.

Save The Planet

Many little things that we might do can damage the planet – but that means that there are many little things we can do to help it, or to avoid damaging it. Paper bags as an alternative to single-use plastic ones, is a great example. It is important to many companies, and it is important to many customers – and potential customers too.

Make an Impression

Paper bags aren’t just the plain brown look either – though this can come across as chic and minimalist if done well. Our paper bags come in a wide range of colours and patterns that can fit in well with existing branding. Unique bags can catch the eye and become associated with your shop or company, too.

It used to be that brown paper bags were a sign of a cheap product, but now they are seen as a better option than plastic, and one used by eco-conscious brands. Combine this with tissue paper and recyclable packaging to align your company with the green movement. Our range of reusable bag colours, including white paper bags, lets you match the colour and feel of your marketing campaign. For a premium option, choose our Size 2 Laminated Paper Carrier Bag.

A Modern Look

Paper bags, once seen as old fashioned, have come full circle into modern trends. They are seen as high-end, fashionable tote options from the best shops. Your business can benefit from this perception, and project an image of stylish awareness and responsibility, without sacrificing utility or customer comfort.

Have a look at our wide range and modern looks… they’ll catch your customers’ eyes too!

Which Businesses Should Choose Paper Bags?

There are some very solid statistics supporting the use of printed paper carrier bags. The Advertising Specialty Institute has published findings that the average printed paper bag has a useful life span of 6.8 months, and is seen 5,938 times during those almost 7 months (source). This means that paper bags are not only very effective carriers, but are also long-lasting, powerful marketing tools, and a great value. An average impression costs only 0.1 American cents! That’s well over 1000 impressions for every pound! Add to this the stat that 85% of consumers prefer to do business with a company that uses branded bags, and the value is even higher.

This is not news to high-end retail shops. For years, these shops have known that branded, paper carrier bags are the preference of their high-end customer bases. Sought-after brands like Louis Vuitton, Gucci, and Chanel use branded bags, and even the bags themselves are valued by people who want to be seen carrying products from their favourite brands. Customers want to show off what they have purchased, and what better way than with a clear, branded message on a paper carrier bag?

Sure, this doesn’t work for some industries, like fast food and convenience stores – but for most companies that want to maintain an image of quality, responsibility, and customer care, the branded paper bag is a very popular and effective way to go.

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Why are Paper Bags Eco-Friendly?

The alternative to paper bags – single use plastic products – are harmful to the environment, rarely recycled, difficult to dispose of, and – we all know this – usually of such low quality that breakage and accidents are common events. Put something a little pointy in one of those bags, and everything is on the floor… not to mention that bag didn’t even get one successful use.

Paper bags, on the other hand, can be produced using sustainable, responsible sourcing and manufacturing methods. They can be recycled, and when they are disposed of, they pose no threat to the environment – they are biodegradable. 49% of paper bags are recycled, compared with only 9% of plastic ones (according to the US Environmental Protection Agency).

More often recycled, easy to break down, sustainable, non-damaging production… and more durable than other disposable alternatives. That’s what makes paper bags such a good environmental choice.

Get a Quote from Steel City Today

Contact Steel City for a paper carrier bag quote today. We’re a UK supplier and a 40-year accredited member of the BPMA. We offer you a dedicated account manager and free visuals on all orders – so we get it right first time.

David RobinsonHIGHLIGHTED TEAM MEMBER

David Robinson | Account Manager

Having worked within sales and customer service for over 20 years, David has a wealth of experience when it comes to advising and looking after clients in both a B2C and B2B setting. Fifteen of those years have been spent in the promotional product industry, and so David has vast knowledge base of which branded gifts will be suitable and help our clients brand stand out.

With a keen interest in technology and gadgets, David is passionate about keeping up with the latest promotional product trends. In his spare time, David likes to go fishing, gaming with his son and spending time with his family.

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