Brian Dale Chicago:  I'm interested in politics.  And its a well-known idea that all politics is local. Not just here in Chicago, but every locale.  So what I'm finding interesting lately with regard to environmental issues is the political diversity in terms of plastic bag bans.  

As you know, at RunRunRun we follow closely developments in the reduction of disposable plastic bags. Some places have banned them.  Some have taxed them. (For more read at the NYTimes.com)  The method is not what I'm focused on today, but I am intrigued that so many DIFFERENT kinds of places are banning them and why. 

The obvious one is the environmental harm that plastic bags cause.  In Los Angeles alone 10 metric tons of plastic pollution ends up in the Pacific Ocean every day! (source: http://ecowatch.com/2014/04/07/22-facts-plastic-pollution-10-things-can-do-about-it/)

There are many other facts that the pollution ends up in the ocean and thus hurts animals and our drinking water and air.

So its not a surprise to see liberal governments like Chicago, Malibu or Los Angeles pass a bag ban.

However, look at cities like Portsmouth, New Hampshire.  Unlike Chicago, a notoriously politically conservative state, but looking to ban plastic bags.  (source:  http://www.seacoastonline.com/article/20160104/NEWS/160109825)  And in other countries that are politically conservative its happening too.  Just look at China, India and Thailand.  In Europe, Italy, Paris, Ireland and others have all made the switch.  The U.S. is late to the party here. 

Why?  First, everyone agrees usually with the obvious environmental claims.  But, there are other reasons.  

One is that shop owners often get good feedback when customers are encouraged to use a reusable bag.  Second, is many store owners offer their own logo bag that promotes their business and encourages more business.  Third, the bags are stronger and hold more and make it easier to shop with.  

There are many others, but the bottom line is that politicians on both sides of the aisle are seeing the benefits of using reusable bags and furthermore reusable products of all types. 

So keep your eyes and ears open to other locations and WHY they are moving toward using reusable products.  Its happening everywhere and with all kinds of people.

Brian Dale
Founder of RunRunRun
Chicago

 

I wanted to just say that I was really excited that we saw New York City elect a 5 cent fee for disposable bags at the checkout earlier this month.  Clearly Americans from coast to coast are making this a priority and seeing the value in a cleaner, sustainable town, city or in this case metropolis.  (For more about the NYC details at the NYTimes.com)

Already so many cities have passed rules like this.  In my city of Chicago, last year they passed a rule, but its not having a big effect (yet) because retailers have been able to skirt the spirit of the law, by offering thicker plastic bags. Not what we all had in mind, but its a start. Already our Alderman Moreno is trying to crackdown on this loophole and I'm confident that Chicago will come around and make the right decision to ban all plastic bags.

Brian Dale
Founder of RunRunRun
Chicago 

Brian Dale Chicago founder and CEO of RunRunRun announces that RunRunRun, Inc. (www.runrunrun.com), the leader in eco-friendly travel totes and accessories, will provide Princeton University (http://www.nytimes.com/topic/organization/princeton-university?8qa) with RunRunRun totes for alumni gifts.

 “We are greatly honored that an academic powerhouse such as Princeton University has selected RunRunRun to provide custom totes for their prestigious alumni.  Princeton University liked our design aesthetic as well as our environmental mission and we feel so lucky to have been selected." states Brian Dale Chicago founder and CEO of RunRunRun.  "Great design goes hand in hand with our eco-friendly mission and this was a fantastic opportunity for RunRunRun.

RunRunRun, based in Chicago, is known for making luxury eco-friendly totes and accessories.  Launched in 2011 by Chicago entrepreneur Brian Dale, with their signature Italia Shopper and Malibu Totes, the line has expanded to other fashion and travel accessories. Catering to both its wholesale/retail fashion clients as well as its robust custom division, RunRunRun provides its line to individuals, small boutiques, museums, hotels/resorts and other major organizations around the world.

A small list of partner clients include:

The Container Store
The Art Institute of Chicago
The Museum of Arts and Design New York
The Peninsula Hotels
Auberge Resorts
St. Regis
JW Marriott
Miraval
Fedex 
Subaru
Food Network
HGTV
Princeton University
Spence School
Groton School

ABOUT RUNRUNRUN:  RunRunRun, based in Chicago, is known for making luxury eco-friendly totes and accessories.  Launched in 2011 by Chicago entrepreneur Brian Dale with their signature Italia Shopper and Malibu Totes, the line has expanded to other fashion and travel accessories. Catering to both its wholesale/retail fashion clients as well as its robust custom division, RunRunRun provides its line to individuals, small boutiques, museums, hotels/resorts and other major organizations around the world. 
Visit www.runrunrun.com.

Brian Dale
Founder of RunRunRun
Chicago 

 

 

 

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Metropolitan Opera chooses RunRunRun - Brian Dale Chicago Founder and CEO Announces

Brian Dale Chicago founder and CEO of RunRunRun announces that RunRunRun, Inc. (www.runrunrun.com), the leader in eco-friendly travel totes and accessories, will provide New York's Metropolitan Opera (http://www.metopera.org) with RunRunRun totes at the Metropolitan Opera gift shop and for gifts to VIPs.

 “We are greatly honored that the Metropolitan Opera has selected RunRunRun to provide product to their guests.  To be selected by this wonderful organization is a tremendous honor."  states Brian Dale.  "Great design goes hand in hand with our eco-friendly mission and this was a fantastic opportunity to tie that message to the creativity that comes out of every performance at Lincoln Center.  We admire their impeccable standards and feel lucky to have been selected."

RunRunRun, based in Chicago, is known for making luxury eco-friendly totes and accessories.  Launched in 2011 by Chicago entrepreneur Brian Dale, with their signature Italia Shopper and Malibu Totes, the line has expanded to other fashion and travel accessories. Catering to both its wholesale/retail fashion clients as well as its robust custom division, RunRunRun provides its line to individuals, small boutiques, museums, hotels/resorts and other major organizations around the world.

A small list of partner clients include:

The Container Store
The Art Institute of Chicago
The International Spy Museum
The Museum of Arts and Design New York
The Peninsula Hotels
Auberge Resorts
St. Regis
JW Marriott
Miraval
Fedex
Subaru
Food Network
HGTV
Princeton University
Spence School
Groton School

ABOUT RUNRUNRUN:  RunRunRun, based in Chicago, is known for making luxury eco-friendly totes and accessories.  Launched in 2011 by Chicago entrepreneur Brian Dale with their signature Italia Shopper and Malibu Totes, the line has expanded to other fashion and travel accessories. Catering to both its wholesale/retail fashion clients as well as its robust custom division, RunRunRun provides its line to individuals, small boutiques, museums, hotels/resorts and other major organizations around the world.
Visit www.runrunrun.com.

Brian Dale
Founder of RunRunRun
Chicago 

 

 

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International Spy Museum chooses RunRunRun for custom totes

Brian Dale Chicago founder and CEO of RunRunRun announces that RunRunRun, Inc. (www.runrunrun.com), the leader in eco-friendly travel totes and accessories, will provide the International Spy Museum (http://www.spymuseum.org) in Washington D.C. with RunRunRun totes for sale in the ISM gift shop.

 “We are greatly honored that such a dynamic organization as the International Spy Museum has selected RunRunRun to provide custom totes for their guests.  To be selected by this unique cultural wonder is tremendous." states Brian Dale, founder and CEO of RunRunRun.  "Great design goes hand in hand with our eco-friendly mission and this was a fantastic opportunity to tie that message to the fascinating history the museum has on display that our country can be so proud of everyday.  We feel lucky to have been selected by this top museum."

RunRunRun, based in Chicago, is known for making luxury eco-friendly totes and accessories.  Launched in 2011 by Chicago entrepreneur Brian Dale, with their signature Italia Shopper and Malibu Totes, the line has expanded to other fashion and travel accessories. Catering to both its wholesale/retail fashion clients as well as its robust custom division, RunRunRun provides its line to individuals, small boutiques, museums, hotels/resorts and other major organizations around the world.

A small list of partner clients include:

The Container Store
The Art Institute of Chicago
The Museum of Arts and Design New York
The Peninsula Hotels
Auberge Resorts
St. Regis
JW Marriott
Miraval
Fedex
Subaru
Food Network
HGTV
Princeton University
Spence School
Groton School

ABOUT RUNRUNRUN:  RunRunRun, based in Chicago, is known for making luxury eco-friendly totes and accessories.  Launched in 2011 by Chicago entrepreneur Brian Dale with their signature Italia Shopper and Malibu Totes, the line has expanded to other fashion and travel accessories. Catering to both its wholesale/retail fashion clients as well as its robust custom division, RunRunRun provides its line to individuals, small boutiques, museums, hotels/resorts and other major organizations around the world. 
Visit www.runrunrun.com.

Brian Dale
Founder, RunRunRun
Chicago