From the Blue Bag

From the Blue Bag's mission is simple - to raise the awareness of recycling with/for local businesses through the creation of new, functional items from discarded glass containers (bottles).

We accomplish our green initiative and recycling mission in two ways. First, we educate local businesses on the importance and value of recycling and provide them with a means for them to recycle their glass containers by providing them with customized 55 gallon recycling containers.

We also help them in setting up a viable recycling program, all of which makes their business more sustainable and environmentally friendly. Second, we transform their discarded glass items into food functional serving ware, including serving trays, candy dishes, bowls, and centerpieces made from recycled bottles obtained from local bars and restaurants.

From the Blue Bag starts with wine, champagne, beer, liquor and even olive oil bottles and creates functional art by melting the bottles in a kiln at over 1500 degrees. We then customize them by engraving a personal message onto them with our laser engraver, which could include wedding invitations, special events, recognitions, or images.

As part of our ongoing and holistic approach to recycling, we also take discarded packing materials and used them to ship our products. We also are continually exploring new and different ways to extend and continue our green mission.