Don’t Look Bag in Anger: Why World Paper Bag Day ‘Rocks’
This World Paper Bag Day, we’re celebrating the icons - and we don’t just mean Liam and Noel.
The paper bag is one of retail’s most powerful brand touchpoints - visible, practical, and proudly carried in public. Every bag is a billboard for your brand, on the high street and beyond.
At EP Group, we manufacture millions of paper bags every week, for some of the biggest brands in retail and hospitality. And today, on World Paper Bag Day, we’re celebrating three reasons the humble paper bag is truly iconic.
1. They’re not just packaging – they’re part of the brand.
From high street fashion to grocery retail, the paper bag is often the last thing a customer sees – and the first thing the world sees after they leave. When done right, it’s not just packaging. It’s part of the experience.
2. They’re no longer just single use.
Paper bags have evolved. With stronger specs, reinforced handles, and innovations like our RePapaPac® truly reusable paper bag, today’s options are designed to be used again and again – making them smarter for brands and better for the planet.
3. They’ve stood the test of time.
The first machine-made paper bag was invented in 1852 by Francis Wolle! While we’re not that old, EP Group have been supplying since 1974 - over 50 years of helping retailers carry their brand further.
We’re proud to be the UK’s #1 paper bag manufacturer. And we think that deserves a bit of noise.