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Communications Toolkit
These resources are provided so that everyone can spread the word about reducing plastic checkout bags. Contact us if you need a different format for a file or can’t find what you are looking for. Thank you for spreading the word about BYOBags!
Social Media for Everyone
Share these messages on social media platforms. In the post, include the link to the BYOBags webpage and these hashtags: #CuyahogaCounty, #BYOBags.
Graphics:
To give more information in your posts, add these statistics and facts:
- Every year, 1,500 plastic bags are accumulated by the average household.
- 99% of plastic bags become litter or end up in landfills.
- 5.5 million pounds of plastic pollute Lake Erie, our primary source of drinking water.
- 121,000 microplastics particles are eaten and inhaled by the average person.
- 12 minutes is the average length of time that a plastic bag is used.
- Over 319 million plastic bags are used in Cuyahoga County each year.
- Plastic bags cannot be put in the curbside recycling bin.
Videos:
- Plastic Bags Will Follow You Forever (37 seconds)
- Sustainable Stores Partner Spotlight - Dollar Essentials (43 seconds)
- Plastic Bags: 12 Minute Menace (24 seconds)
- What’s Scarier Than Ghosts? (23 seconds)
- Bring Your Own Bags, It Won’t Hurt a Bit (22 seconds)
Questions? Contact Us
Department of Sustainability
Phone
216-698-4706
BYOBags Branding
If you need any file in a different format or size, please contact us.
Printables
- Fact Sheet in English (print 2 per page on 8.5x11)
- Fact Sheet in Spanish (print 2 per page on 8.5x11)
- Fact Sheet in Chinese (print 2 per page on 8.5x11)
- BYOBags Sign with Small QR Code ( 4.25x5.5, 8.5x11, 11x17, 14x20)
- BYOBag Hang Tag Template, 3” Circle, 2-sided
Resources for Retailers & Sustainable Stores Grantees
Retailers are creatively embracing the BYOBags concept. Use these items to inspire how you can eliminate plastic checkout bags and communicate the message to your customers.
- Retailer Help Guide
- Reusable Bag Examples
- Exterior Signage Examples
- Interior/Checkout Signage Examples
- Incentive Examples – Inspiring the BYOBags Habit
- Retailer Social Media Posts Examples
BYOBags Presentation, Event and Materials Request
Complete this online form to request BYOBags materials or to invite county participation in your event or book a presentation.