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Paper bags are especially great for packaging food as there is a grease-resistant option. No more oily stains on those pastry bags!

Biodegradable plastic bags are very durable, and they offer great leak resistance. The wave bags are especially popular for take-out because they have an easy loading wide top opening, much better than t-shirt bags.

Paper cups offer superior insulation for coffee and soup, but did you know it does the same for ice cream? Keep hot things hot and cold things cold with the power of paper.

Plastic cups are a go-to for cold drinks, and are available in an earth friendly biodegradable plant based material. Disposable clear plastic wine and martini cups provide convenience for formal events.

Most food service paper products include recycled content and are recyclable, and most are also biodegradable. If they are lined with PLA plant-based films they are then fully compostable.

Plastic to go or takeout packaging products are sometimes made by post-consumer materials, shrinking your carbon footprint, and some are made from compostable plastic that is made from renewable plant starches called PLA.

You already know that paper plates come in various colors and sizes, but did you know that there are eco-friendly options that are made with recycled paper or sugar cane fibrs content? They’re also incredibly sturdy if you choose our heavyweight or EcoSource paper plates!

Disposable plastic dinnerware doesn’t have to look cheap. There are several high-end looking options that look chic, but are still wallet-friendly, and you can choose square or round, with or without plastic lids.

Disposable tableware doesn’t end at plates. There are elegant, linen-like heavy weight paper napkins – and even napkins printed to look like burlap. Did you know that when it comes to plastic cutlery, there are several compostable options? Several of our plastic cutlery options are made from renewable and compostable plant starches produced into eco-friendly plastic like material. Amazing!

Both paper and plastic takeout and catering products offer great eco-friendly options and will save you time and money. While one is not necessarily better than the other, each has their own application in which they truly shine. Your choice of material depends mainly on what your specific needs require and we can help you figure that out, just give us a call at 888-321-2248.

For everything you need to complete a corporate meeting lunch, a restaurant or café setting, or a catered event, look to MrTakeOutBags.com

Have you ever woken up and reached for the bag of coffee – or gone into your place of business – only to find that the coffee you thought was good had gone stale and lost all its luster? Chances are, the dire need for caffeine took over, tensions rose, and for the rest of the day nothing seemed to go right. It’s true, bad coffee can lead to a bad day.

Your customers want fresh coffee to enjoy in your shop and at home, so you need a way to ensure your coffee doesn’t go stale. Packaging it in tin tie bags not only provides an impressive, classic coffee shop aesthetic, it also keeps your product at peak freshness.

Prevent Baddies from Contaminating Your Coffee

Coffee tin tie bags are specially designed to block moisture or oxygen from contaminating your fresh coffee beans or grounds. The bags come with a closure that seals it shut when folded over, and is re-sealable for each and every use. Unlike regular bags, the coffee tin tie bag seals out anything that can cause coffee beans to spoil or lose its taste, such as debris found in the air. By cutting off contact with airborne particles, your coffee lasts longer and stays fresher than coffee left out on its own.

Extend Shelf Life

Here’s a no-brainer for you: If your coffee can stay fresher longer, then its shelf life will extended. Not only do you get fresher coffee, but you also save money by not having to replace a product that went stale before its time. What’s the magic behind all this? There are several different types of inner liners that lock freshness inside. These options are your standard Poly lined bags, the fully-compostable PLA liner, and bags lined with grease resistant paper. All of these types of linings help to keep the good stuff in (hello, perfect coffee) and the bad stuff out (so long, dust particles).

Offer Artisanal Packaging Customers Will Adore

No one gets excited about a plain old grocery bag, but so many of us swoon over great packaging. Remember being a kid on Christmas morning and the sight of all those beautifully wrapped packages was just as exciting as opening them? It’s still the same way today, only for adults. Your customers will love being handed neatly wrapped packages with high-quality material and a window box to view their new goodies inside. This helps to increase the perceived value of a product. It shows that you really care about what you are making and selling. An added bonus: branded items help get your company’s name out there, in front of other potential customers.

Choices include natural kraft, white, black, gold, bright red, and festive holiday bags.

For your business, it’s no question that you need efficient products to keep your goods fresh and safe from unhealthy debris. The coffee tin tie bags from MrTakeOutBags.com can provide all the practical features you need and will look great for customers too.

Gift cards are the ultimate Christmas gift. Everyone can use them, and everyone secretly wants them, especially to avoid the infamous experience from “A Christmas Story” of unwrapping bunny footie pajamas, complete with a cotton tail from your great Aunt Gertrud. However, the main reason many of your customers may choose not to purchase a gift card is because they feel it won’t make their recipient feel as special, or it won’t be as exciting to open as a wrapped present. But there is a way you can make gift cards just as unique, and convince your customers to purchase what they know will truly make the people on their list happy.

Pop-up gift card boxes are designed to present the gift card as a gift. They are made with special wrapping paper and display the gift card inside like the little gem it is. Recipients will feel very special receiving this gift, and you can make your customers’ lives much easier this year by offering this fancy gift card option.

Combine a Special Presentation with What Your People Really Want.

So many stores and restaurants sell their gift cards with only a mere piece of paper to write “To” and “From” and nothing more. This lack of personal touch and excitement is what keeps many customers from purchasing a gift card for family and friends, even though they may know that the recipient would love a gift card from that particular business. The holidays are meant for showing the people in our lives how much they mean to us and how much we care, and your customers want to give their loved ones something heartfelt and meaningful. Pop-up gift card boxes make giving a gift card something truly special.

Pop-up Gift Card Boxes Come in a Variety of Styles to Suit All Personalities.

You can choose from a variety of colors and patterns of pop-up gift card boxes to suit everyone on the list. For the “Christmas Elf,” offer boxes wrapped in Santa red or adorned with little Christmas trees over a gold background. The “Fashionista” will love a lipstick pink, leopard print, or silver cheetah print box. For something sleek and sophisticated, go for classic black, tuxedo pinstriped, or leather styles.

Pop-up Gift Card Boxes Make a Gift Card Special For Friends, Family, Boys, Girls, And All Ages.

No matter if you’re shopping for your mother, grandfather, daughter, nephew, or little brother, a gift card often makes the perfect gift. They are suitable for all ages and personalities because they allow the recipient to choose for themselves exactly what they want. However, giving a gift card doesn’t have to be dull and impersonal. You and your customers can make it special by putting the gift card inside a pop-up gift card box. They will truly enjoy receiving this little box and will feel excited opening it.

Help make the decision to buy a gift card from you much easier for your customers, and allow them to personalize it and make it truly something special with a variety of pop-up gift card boxes from MrTakeOutBags.com.

Carols are on loop on the radio and stuck in our heads. Wreaths are being hung on shop windows and doors. And everyone seems to be a little cheerier than usual. The holiday season is here, and it’s time to bring the festivities to your business.

You might be hanging decorations in your bakery, restaurant, or food product store, but what about the things you give to customers? One way to display your business’s celebration of the holidays is through festive wine bottle bags. After all, the holiday spirit comes from everyday items that are turned into something special.

Add Cheer to Your Community with Wine Bottle Bags in Holiday Colors.

Choose wine bottle bags in festive colors like bright red and winter forest green to celebrate the holidays and the season of giving. Your customers will feel extra special being handed these specialty bags and will probably want to reuse them to give gifts to their family and friends! You can use these wine bottle bags to hand customers treats from the bakery, a bottle of wine from your collection, or a bottle of bubbly to celebrate good cheer. Stuff these bags like a stocking and your customers will be feeling the holiday spirit!

Print Your Business’s Logo onto Wine Bottle Bags.

Another way to make your mark this holiday season is to add your logo or business name to the outside of paper wine bottle bags. It’s a perfect way to get your name out there, display your business’s love of the holidays, and you can also include an extra special message thanking customers for their support this year. Customers love these little details and will appreciate the special attention. As you thank your loyal customers for their love this season, you can help yourself at the same time by marketing your business and encouraging more customers to find what they’re looking for with you. Customized wine bottle bags can hold one item, two items, and can come with sturdy handles for easy carrying through the snow.

Give Thanks to Nature with Eco-Friendly Wine Bottle Bags.

To truly get in touch with all that is good this season and to give thanks for all we are grateful for, we can’t forget to include Mother Nature. Use festive wine bottle bags that are recyclable, biodegradable, or compostable so you won’t be adding to the landfills. You also have the option of choosing reusable wine bottle bags so customers can take them home and continue to use them for all sorts of items over and over. It’s the gift that keeps on giving!

Make like an elf and add some magic to the holiday season this year with the festive and eco-friendly wine bottle bags from MrTakeOutBags.com. Santa will be proud!

Do you know what “double cupping it” is? As the owner of a coffee shop, this is a term of endearment all too familiar with your customers: Instead of walking around town, relaxing with a double-shot, sugar-free caramel latte in hand, it starts with your hand being practically scalded after grabbing the disposable cup; That shock to the system causes you to jump in surprise, spilling the hot beverage everywhere. The result? Wet and stained clothes, a hospital, and more low quality coffee cups angrily thrown into the trash (followed by a string of profanities..).

However, this whole experience can be completely avoided. There are many great coffee cup products out there that can help you avoid these frustrating situations as well as achieve your business goals. Here are 3 tips for how to find your perfect coffee cup:

To Eliminate The Double Cup: Look For Disposable Cups With Double Insulation

If the safety and well being of your customers is important to you (of course, it is!), look for disposable cups with thermo-grip technology which uses a double wall of insulation to keep heat in, and eliminates the need for double cupping. There will never be situations like the one described above, and you can skip purchasing extra cups and sleeves during your next order of supplies to save your business money. Not to mention, you won’t have to keep as many products stocked, which will make you happy no doubt, as well as Mother Nature.

To Support The Environment: Choose Compostable And Biodegradable Paper Cups

Choosing recyclable coffee cups is the first step for choosing eco-friendly products, but if you wish to take it to the next level, be sure to choose biodegradable and compostable paper cups from MrTakeOutBags.com. Biodegradable means that the product will completely break down and will simply return to nature, without sitting in a landfill contributing to pollution; compostable means a product will not only break down but will actually turn into nutrient-rich food for our soil. If minimizing your carbon footprint is important to you, then you need to use these eco-friendly paper cups in your shop for hot and cold beverages.

To Make Your Business Stand Out: Look For Unique Colors And Designs

Your business needs a certain brand image to stick out from the sea of other shops. You need to decide what makes you special, what you support, and what you wish to convey to customers. If you support eco-friendly products, then look for natural kraft coffee cups with the green product stamp. You can also look for coffee cups with unique designs with vibrant colors, coffee cup icons, and swirls, to set your shop apart from those that use all white cups.  All colorful cups are made using water-based inks, and with mostly renewable resources, so you don’t have to sacrifice eco-friendly for appearance.

We are usually told that we can’t have it all; If we want practical and safe, we need to sacrifice style; If we want eco-friendly, say goodbye to saving any money, etc. But you can have it all. Most coffee cup products at MrTakeOutBags.com combine environmentally friendly components with other features. In the very least, all products are recyclable using mostly plant-based materials so you won’t have to add to the landfills whether aesthetic, cost-savings, the environment, or your customer’s safety is your main conc