D.S. Smith's Shop-able Carrier:
Leading the Way in Plastic Reduction The Plastic Problem
The Public Perception5
76%
Plastic bags used by Americans: 1
100 billion / year
of Americans are concerned about plastic pollution and its impact on the environment and the ocean
~1,000 years2
The average plastic bag does not decompose for
75%
One plastic bags is used on average for 2
of Americans support national policies that reduce single-use plastics
12 minutes
79% of all plastic3
7 in 10
ever made (since 1950) sits in landfills or the natural environment
In the last seven decades, plastic production has exploded from 1.5 million tons in 1950 to more than 400 million tons in 20234. Every year, that's the weight of:
1100 Empire State Buildings
2M
or blue whales
Americans say that elected officials should support policies that reduce plastic pollution
Global Plastic Production (Million Tons) 400 300 200 100 0
1950
1976
1989
2002
2010
2023
Meet Our Sustainable Solution:
Shop-able Carriers
• Replaces up to 7 single-use plastic bags per use • Durable construction for reusability
• Modular design for stacking • Ergonomic handles
Shopper and Shopper Plus
Perfect for: • Online Delivery • Online Purchase, In-Store/Curbside Pick-Up • Donations
Shopper and Shopper Plus can be purchased by consumers at checkout. A reusable, sustainable alternative to plastic bags.
Care Crate With Care Crate, your store can donate sustainably.
Pick-up Box Pick-up Box facilitates sustainable practices in your store's back-end operations.
Quick Pack Quick Pack is used by cashiers as an efficient way to pack their customer’s groceries.
Shop-able utilizes Greencoat®, D.S. Smith’s proprietary wax-free barrier technology. Greencoat is a 100% recyclable alternative to wax boxes that offers moisture-resistant durability for premium performance. This innovative packaging solution is designed to endure the demands of retail handling, protecting products and groceries to maintain their freshness and integrity. 1 https://earth911.com/living-well-being/take-a-stand-against-plastic-for-earth-day-2024/ 2 www.cnn.com/2022/07/01/us/california-plastic-law-climate/index.html 3 www.iucn.org/resources/issues-brief/marine-plastic-pollution
Greencoat® Technology
Moisture-Resistant 100% Recyclable and Repulpable Reduces CO2 Emissions
Safe for direct food contact
Visit dssmith.com for more information 4 www.shop-without-plastic.com/blogs/plastic-pollution-awareness/can-we-live-without-plastic 5 https://usa.oceana.org/press-releases/americans-are-sick-of-single-use-plastic-pollution-poll-finds/