"Grabbing a paper or plastic bag every time we make a purchase has become second nature to Americans – the average person consumes nearly 1000 bags per year!" said Renee Fischer, co-founder of Neela Products.
"Unfortunately, 96% of these bags end up in landfills or polluting our lakes and rivers. We hope that by offering a fun, appealing alternative, we can encourage people to change these consumption patterns."
In addition to the consumer line of bags available on its website, Neela also has a wholesale business for companies that want to offer branded reusable, recyclable bags to their customers.
Companies can select from standard options and simply add their logo to the bag, or they can work with Neela's design team to create an entirely customized solution.
"Consumers tend to reuse nonwoven bags far more often than traditional paper or plastic bags – which means Neela bags offer retailers a fantastic means of increased brand exposure while doing something good for the environment," added Fischer.