The PROBLEMS:
CONVENIENCE PROBLEM – Remembering to bring your reusable bag with you every time you go shopping: You’ve got enough on your plate and in the rush to get everything done, remembering to carry bags is probably the last thing on your mind!
BUDGET PROBLEM – Spending unnecessary hard-earned dollars on reusable bags each time you go grocery shopping.
HEALTH AND HYGIENE PROBLEM – These bags become dirty with repeated use and are not machine-wash friendly (because they contain traces of plastic). Therefore, they eventually become breeding grounds for germs and sickness.
STORAGE PROBLEM – Aren’t you already staring at a mountain of bags in your home? Enough said!
ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEM – Reusable bags have PLASTIC in them, so they aren’t exactly recyclable. (No, they didn’t tell you that!) Long term these bags create environmental issues of their own both due to their manufacturing process and potential hazards associated with their disposal.
PRESENTING Not MyBag®:
We’ve all heard the words “Why rent when you can own?“ but we would like to flip the script and say “Why own when you can rent”? Introducing “Not My Bag” rented reusable shopping bags —the superhero of the eco-world, swooping in to save the day and making waste wish it never existed.
We’ve all been at a grocery store, ready to save the world one carrot at a time. And instead of reaching for those evil, flimsy, single-use plastic bags or the ones you pre-purchase that cackle maniacally as they choke the oceans, you proudly pull out your “Not My Bag” hero. It’s like the Excalibur of eco-consciousness, a trusty sidekick that’ll cut down on waste like a samurai through a watermelon and actually give back to the earth instead of robbing it.
With these eco-chic hemp bags, we’re giving single-use plastics and those that pretend to be good for the environment a serious case of FOMO (Fear of Missing Out). Typically these bags are like the villains of the shopping world, sneaking into every nook and cranny, taking hundreds of years to decompose, and generally being a nuisance to the environment.
But “Not My Bag” is here to say “Not on My Watch”.
Rented and reusable, these bags are like the cool cats of the bag universe, showing up to the party, looking fantastic, and then doing good deeds on the side. They’re not just “one and done” kind of bags; they’re “one and fun”! Imagine a bag that’s got a shelf life longer than a Hollywood marriage – that’s the magic of “Not My Bag” in action.
But wait, there’s more! By renting these bags, you’re not only saving the Earth, you’re saving your hard-earned money. You’ll have more cash in your wallet to buy yourself ice cream, because after all, saving the Earth deserves a little treat.
So, in a world where shopping bags are like the evil villains in a comic book, “Not My Bag” is a shared resource and eco-hero, swooping in to save the day with style and sass, cutting down on waste, and leaving the Earth a little happier. Say goodbye to disposable disasters and hello to the future, where “Not My Bag” reigns supreme as the protector of the planet, the savior of style, purveyor of good taste and the sworn enemy of waste.
Not MyBag® Model:
HOW IT WORKS!
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Download the Not MyBag® app : Available on android and iOS for free.
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Pay a low monthly subscription fee ($3 CAD).
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You get your own user ID and unique QR/bar code.
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You scan this at all major retail outlets/stores whilst checking out.
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This gives you instant access to Not MyBag® bags.
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Your app records the number of bags taken. A small fully refundable deposit fee is applied to each bag.
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You have up to 30 days to return them to any Not MyBag® carrying retailer or collection bin.
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The Not MyBag® bags are taken to the processing center where they are washed, sanitized and dried and sent back to the stores to be reused.
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This gives you the freedom to forget about carrying bags and the hassle of hand-washing and cleaning them.
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In case you lose or destroy a bag the cost will be reimbursed via your credit card information used to subscribe.
Not MyBag® Model:
WHY RETAILERS SHOULD GET ON BOARD!
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Remember the old adage “Customer is King”? Today’s consumer is very discerning and would prefer to shop at places that they believe are aligned with their values and have their best interests in mind.
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The convenience of the Not MyBag® bags will lead them to prefer frequenting retailers that provide this service.
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The Not MyBag® bags are an excellent way to prove your eco-friendly creds.
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This freedom to forget about carrying bags and the hassle of hand-washing and cleaning them or dealing with paper bags that tear or give way will definitely be seen as huge plusses.
Not MyBag® Benefits:
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JOBS, JOBS, JOBS! – Everything from growing the hemp Fabric to the manufacturing of the bags, and from the collection trucks/drivers to the processing centers where the bags are washed, sanitized, and dried for reuse will be sourced and based in British Columbia!
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Demonstrably proven to be the most eco-friendly, long-lasting material.
Hassle-free solution with a positive impact on the environment and your wallet:
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Hemp bags are usually prohibitively expensive: a small hemp tote can cost upwards of 35$ CAD and we’re offering them at a highly subsidized rental rate.
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Saves long term pileups of bags that will eventually end up in landfills.
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There’s literally no downside to this model: all bases covered! With government and big business backing it will be a pilot program that the world will want to emulate!
Not MyBag® Material:
HEMP- THE SUPER ECO-FRIENDLY, SUPER SUSTAINABLE FABRIC!
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Hemp uses less land than other fibers and produces 250% more yield per acre than cotton.
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The hemp plant needs very little water – about half as much as cotton does.
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Improves soil quality. During the “retting” process when fibers are separated from the stalk, up to 70% of the nutrients from the plant are returned to the soil.
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The plant also has long roots, so prevents soil erosion and aerates the soil. And it requires very little fertilizer.
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Grown without pesticide.
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Farmers often use it as a rotation crop because it clears the land of weeds and passes on pest resistance to future crops.
HEMP VS. COTTON:
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Much more eco-friendly: Cotton production takes up about 25% of all pesticides used in the world.
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Much more longer lasting and fade-resistant than cotton.
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Doesn’t sweat like cotton as it tends to hold on to moisture much less.
OTHER UNIQUE PROPERTIES! HEMP FABRIC IS:
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Naturally anti-microbial and passes the sniff test longer.
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Absorbs and releases perspiration quickly and breathes well.
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Dyes easily and retains color well.
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Highly durable – Holds up to repeated washings. Never needs dry cleaning.
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Resists mold and mildew.
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Hemp grows softer the more it's washed and worn.
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Hemp fabrics offer UV Ray protection.
WHY HEMP IS THE FUTURE:
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Global demand for material made with both health and environmental impact in mind is increasing rapidly. Which clearly signals a massive demand for eco-friendly materials and therefore, massive growth in this sector.
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Because of hemp’s clear benefits, it is highly likely hemp will end up overtaking cotton and other fabrics in many areas of production.
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Amongst the best fiber family, linen supply has reached a saturation point, hence HEMP can maintain the equilibrium in Textile Fashion.
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It has the most ecofriendly potential, these plants grow quickly and densely. Hemp does not exhaust the soil and enables sustainability by leaving the soil in excellent condition for any succeeding crops.
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Hemp has long fibers perfect for spinning with minimum processing and because it comes in a variety of weights and textures it can be used to produce many different articles of clothing/accessories.