Retailer Support

Email replaceplastic2
@gmail.com to sign up for support to reduce plastic bags in your store.

 

Replace Plastic is helping local retail businesses to significantly reduce plastic bags in their stores. The objective is to replace plastic with reusable bags in a manner that would limit extra cost to the businesses. Replace Plastic will support the business in the following ways:


STORE SIGNS

____   window decals for BYO bags

____   signs for PLASTIC IS TOXIC


BAGS TO SELL

____   order organic cotton bags with logo to sell for $1/bag.
           See Bags page for details.
____   order mesh produce bags to sell for 2 for $1


BAGS TO TAKE

____   Replace Plastic will drop off paper bags when available.
           Paper bags are collected by Reduce Waste Chicago.


EDUCATION

____   slide show ‘The Dangers of Plastic and What You Can Do about It’
           to show on TV monitors in the store


PUBLICITY

____   local newspapers

____   photos and resources on Replace Plastic website and social media 

____   submit photos and data to Cook County Best Practice

 

OTHER

____   Describe: ________________________________________________

 

Success!

BUSINESSES THAT REPLACE PLASTIC SUPPORTS: 

Sherwin-Williams, 4538 Oakton St, Skokie – their Corporate office had decided to eliminate plastic bags in all stores in June, 2024, effective immediately.
Geetha Foods, 4035 Main St, Skokie – starting Oct. 1, 2024.
Sketchbook Brewery, 2 locations, 4901 Main St, Skokie and 821 Chicago Ave, Evanston, starting Oct. 1, 2024.

Winnetka Farmers’ Market – starting 2025.

 
To request Replace Plastic support, please write to replaceplastic2@gmail.com.