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New year, new product and all that...<\/h3>\r\n\"reusable\r\nYes, 2016 saw me launch into the world of jute reusable bags. A project I had always wanted to get into, but due to costs and huge minimum orders - it was something I never plunged into.\r\n\r\nRoll on about 5 years to October 2015... Dear Mr Osbourne introduces a 5p plastic bag charge to all bags plastic bags sold at the checkout in most retail stores. I was kicked into action...\r\n\r\nPersonally, I wholly agree in doing anything for the environment. Always have and always will, but what I don't like is yet another stealth tax introduced and branded as a positive thing. Did you know that 1p VAT is charged on the bag for example? So what was initially sold to the public as a charitable donation, 20% goes straight to the tax man. I recently held a poll on twitter on this very subject, and surprisingly 78% of those polled did not realise the whole sum was not going to charity. I'm on my high horse again it would seem.\r\n\r\nAnyway, that is a bit of background as to how I decided to take the plunge into the reusable bag world. I now have a product, and now for the really tricky part, telling the world I have a product and actually selling some....\r\n\r\nHaving been in the freelance graphic design world going on two years now, I have never had to actively promote myself. This for me has been a positive thing as word of mouth and the quality of the work that I produce has helped the ball keep rolling, and for that I am truly thankful. The reusable bag project is proving to be a different kettle of fish entirely.\r\n\r\nBut here goes a shameless plug... Buy a limited edition, large jute reusable shopping bag for just \u00a38.95 through my ETSY online shop<\/a> :)\r\n\r\nOr, if you live in or around Horwich, Greater Manchester they are also available in store at Flowersmiths<\/a> the Florist.\r\n\r\nI am currently in the process of locating other independent businesses to work with, so watch this space!","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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