Paper Bags
Use paper shopping bags for packaging multiple purchases quickly. Featuring a stand-alone square-bottom construction, comfortable twisted paper handles, and a durable structure for repeated reuse.
Recycled Content
Fibers made with 95% recycled content. May also include additives and adhesives.
PCW Content
Made with 95% post-consumer waste that has been diverted from landfills.
Circular
High recycled content and can be readily recycled into a useful product in its next life.
FSC® Certified
Made with FSC® certified recycled paper fiber.
Curbside Recyclable
Commonly accepted in most curbside recycling programs across the US.
Made in USA
Utilizes local recycled inputs, transparent supply chain, lower transportation footprint.
Custom Paper Bags
Create an exceptional customer experience with custom paper bags. Add your branding starting at just 500 units. Printed with HydroSoy or Algae Ink™, our paper bags can be branded on one side in one color.
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Material | 95% FSC® certified recycled kraft paper fiber
FSC MIX Paper - FSC® C190100 |
Recycled Content | 95% post-consumer waste paper fiber
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Thickness | 60# paper weight |
Material Features | SQF Certified for Food Safety (category 67) Plastic-Free - paper fibers do not contain added synthetic polymers, but product may include synthetic adhesives. |
Functionality | Ships flat for easy handling and storage Twisted paper handles Square-bottom construction |
End-of-Life | Curbside recyclable with paper
Naturally biodegradable |
Origin | Made in USA |
Bag Color | Kraft |
Print Color | Pantone Color Matching System (PMS) |
Ink Type | HydroSoy Ink or Black Algae Ink |
Print Process | Flexographic |
Print Option | Post-production: 1-sided, 1-color
Inline: edge-to-edge designs, additional sizes, 3 color printing, and more - request quote |
What are the sizes, dimensions, and weights of EcoEnclose paper bags?
Product Code | Product Description | Parcel Weight (lbs) | Parcel Dimensions (in) | Bag Weight (lbs) | Bag Weight (oz) |
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PS5.5x3x8.5 | 5.25" x 3.25" x 8.5" - Case of 250 | 14 | 13.25 x 12 x 20 | 0.068 | 0.8 |
PS8x5x10.5 | 8" x 5" x 10.25" - Case of 250 | 23 | 24.38 x 14 x 11.5 | 0.12 | 1 |
PS10x5x13.5 | 9.75" x 5" x 13" - Case of 250 | 28 | 21.25 x 17.5 x 14.25 | 0.192 | 1.6 |
PS16x6x13 | 16" x 6" x 11.75" - Case of 250 | 39 | 22.5 x 16.75 x 17.25 | 0.208 | 2.2 |
What are paper bags?
What are the common uses of paper bags?
Are all paper bags the same?
No, paper bags come in various types and specifications. Some have handles, making them easier to carry, while others may not. The quality and construction can also vary, with some made from recycled materials or post-consumer waste for increased sustainability. Additionally, they are available in different sizes to accommodate various items and requirements.
EcoEnclose stock kraft bags are available in a variety of sizes and feature stand-alone square-bottom construction, twisted paper handles that are comfortable to carry, and a durable structure so the bags can be reused multiple times.
How are paper bags made?
Can paper bags be recycled?
What are the bag handles made from?
Can I use these paper bags for food purchases?
Are paper bags more sustainable than plastic bags?
Spoiler alert - there is no perfect answer! Paper is more circular because it can be easily recycled and made with high recycled content. Plastic (LDPE) bags are recyclable but require a special trip to thin film bins found in most big box retailers and traditional groceries. Additionally, if they “leak” outside the landfill or recycling stream, they become litter that tremendously harms our lands and oceans. That said, plastic has a significantly lower carbon footprint than paper equivalents.
Many of our customers are moving away from plastic to support their sustainability goals. Some also face plastic bans in the municipalities, states, or entire countries where they operate.
Whatever motivates you to adopt a paper strategy, we strongly encourage you to seek 100% recycled content to ensure your packaging swap isn’t putting unnecessary pressure on our planet’s forests. Learn why all paper isn’t created equal.
With that lens, it is hard to beat our recycled paper bag for your eco-friendly retail packaging. They look and feel great, are 100% recycled, and are made with a high percentage of post-consumer content.
Are paper bags more eco-friendly than plastic bags?
But it is by no means a perfect and fully sustainable resource. Paper relies on trees, and unfortunately, how our world currently harvests trees to become the single-use packaging we rely on is depleting ecosystems and primary forests.
Because of this, we strongly advise anyone choosing paper to go with 100% recycled paper packaging to reduce the burden that our heavy paper usage places on our forestlands.
Plastic is well known to be detrimental to the planet. However, anyone debating plastic and paper should also be aware that plastic tends to have a significantly lower carbon footprint than paper. Additionally, plastic is much stronger and will likely lead to less damage and customer frustration than paper alternatives. If you conduct research and decide that plastic makes more sense for your operation, choose 100% recycled plastic options and set up programs to maximize the recycling rate of this material.
Are these paper shoppers the right solution in regions with plastic bag bans?
Check out our detailed database of state-by-state packaging legislation and read the details on bans in place where your retail storefronts are located.
Can I customize paper bags?
At lower volumes, our paper bags with handles can be branded in a single color. At 5,000 units or more, you can choose multiple colors with a full bleed. Learn more about our enterprise capabilities.