Duro 100% Recycled Paper Bags have been added to the Green Restaurant Association's elite list of endorsed products. This endorsement assures restaurants owners that they can trust Duro products in their environmentally friendly restaurants.
Florence, KY (PRWEB) November 17, 2007 -- Duro Bag Mfg. Co. (http://www.durobag.com) is proud to announce the endorsement of Duro's 100% Recycled Paper Bags by the Green Restaurant Association. This endorsement signifies that Duro has met the stringent standards of the organization, providing bags that are environmentally responsible for the restaurant industry.
The Green Restaurant Association is a national nonprofit group whose mission is to help restaurant and food service companies establish recycling programs and efficient waste management and energy usage, in additional to facilitating green product procurement. The association provides research, consulting, education and guidelines for environmentally conscious restaurants.
"The Green Restaurant Association (http://www.dinegreen.com) is excited that Duro has brought to the market paper bags that are 100% tree-free, made from 100% recycled materials with 30% to 40% post consumer fibers," said Michael Oshman, founder and executive director of GRA. "This is a great step in the right direction towards sustainability for the restaurant industry."
The specific products that made the endorsement are the patented 1/6 Handle Up Handle bag made with 40% Post-Consumer and 60% Post-Industrial content fibers and the size 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 , 7, 8 & 10 # sacks which are made of 30%-70% Post-Consumer/Post-Industrial content fibers. All of these bags are produced in a Chlorine Free process.
The paper bags, exclusive to Duro in North America, are the perfect choice for the Green Restaurant Association members who are working to provide environmentally-sensitive alternatives in their establishment.
This recognition fits the Duro environmental vision as well. Duro is committed to the protection of the earth through recycling and product sustainability. Recycling 100% of the Kraft and Bleached Paper waste from production processes, Duro also helps customers buy products which work to reduce greenhouse gases, reduce solid waste and boost energy efficiency by using sustainable bag products. Duro was also recently recognized for their clean air efforts. The manufacturing process has switched to glues and inks that contain no volatile organic compounds [VOCs, which are harmful smog-forming compounds.
Samples and more information about the 100% Recycled Bags and other packaging products that Duro has to offer of are available to the restaurant industry by calling (866) 302-1215.
About Duro Paper Bag Manufacturing, Company.
Founded in 1953, Duro Bag is the largest manufacturer of paper bags in the world. A family owned company, Charles Shor serves as president and CEO. Based in Ludlow, Kentucky, Duro has 12 plants manufacturing bags in the United States and Mexico. Producing over 20 billion environmentally friendly paper bags per year, Duro supplies most of the largest grocery and retail chains with a wide variety of wholesale paper bag products. For more information, visit http://www.durobag.com
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