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Where are GreenSmart Bags Made?

This question comes up a lot because, it seems, everyone would like to think that bags are made everywhere. Alas, bag making has concentrated itself ifnChina with 98% of all bags, from backpacks to handbags, made there. As a result, the expertise, experienced labor force and access to materials is very concentrated. We police the human resource practices of our suppliers to confirm that they are well above the expected levels found in developed countries and exceed industry standards for their country. Our practice of teaching our global supply chain how to be greensmarter means every GreenSmart bag truly displaces manufacturing capacity for eco-unfriendly production.

Are GreenSmart products washable?

Your bag can be washed in cold water and air dried for best results. Wash with mild detergent (eco-friendly, we hope). Your Bottles 2 Bags bag has been treated with a waterproof coating which will degrade from aggressive washing. By the way, you save energy when washing in cold water.

What are the benefits of choosing GreenSmart Bottles 2 Bags products?

First, they consume recyclable material avoiding the need for virgin plastics to make polyester. The resulting fabric is equal in strength and quality to virgin polyester only now carries the description rPET polyester.

What is the difference between Neogreene and neoprene?

Neogreene is 21st Century science that achieves the cushion and insulation values of neoprene without the mid-20th century synthetic rubber chemistry. The result is a material that we can certify is free of toxins, uses 25% less petroleum products and 25% less energy to produce, while achieving superior insulation value. Making resources go farther is a significant aspect of being eco-friendly. Our toxicity report is here.

I am concerned about toxic chemical content, how can I be sure that Neogreene is safe?

To our knowledge GreenSmart’s Neogreene is the only material of its kind producing a toxicity report online. The standards for the report are part of the Nike standard which is the leading edge of defined standards in the fabric/apparel market.

How can I carry GreenSmart in my store?

Send us an email: info [at] GreenSmart [dot] biz

Can you make custom bags?

As long as you want thousands of them.

Can I purchase Neogreene material to make my own product?

Neogreene is a proprietary material that we can fabricate into bags if you wish? See Can you make custom bags above.

How can I buy for my Company?

For volume purchases, or for imprinting on our bags, contact us and we will get you to the right people. It is easy.

info [at] GreenSmart [dot] biz

How do I know what size my Laptop is?

This is very easy. You measure it with a ruler or tape measure, then you match it to the dimensions shown in the text of the product. To measure your laptop, close the lid, measure the edge to the edge from the left to the right (across), from the front to the back, and then how far it sticks up from the table. Those are the 3 dimensions you will need to be most satisfied with your purchase. Diagonal measurements will not help you.

Since my Bottles 2 Bag is made from recycled plastic bottles, will it take 400 years to decompose?

We’re currently working on how to recycle our recycled bags. In the meantime, GreenSmart is prolonging the use of the already extracted resources used to make the plastic bottles. No, you’re GreenSmart bags will not decompose any faster.

Will GreenSmart make wetsuits?

No. It’s not our area of expertise.

Will GreenSmart be making iPad sleeves?

Yes, look for them at our store in September.

How is GreenSmart Sustainable?

Our position on sustainability is rather fundamental; every product we buy is consuming resources from the planet. Every time someone buys a GreenSmart product, they are buying a product significantly greener than most alternatives. Greenest is a personal judgement. We have no metric to determine the relative values of green—social benefit, eco-lightness, product longevity, user habits, etc. As a result, our commitment is that we are doing the very best possible to continually reduce the negative impacts (eco) and improve the positive impacts (social and performance) of our products. If you are curious about the social, product or eco tradeoffs we have made, send us an email and we will answer your concerns right away.

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