Subscribe
  • News
    • Local
    • Regional
    • Business
    • Real Estate
    • Outlaw Partners
  • Arts & Entertainment
  • Opinion
  • Sports
  • Yellowstone
  • Events
Menu
  • News
    • Local
    • Regional
    • Business
    • Real Estate
    • Outlaw Partners
  • Arts & Entertainment
  • Opinion
  • Sports
  • Yellowstone
  • Events

Roxy’s goes greener

in News
Roxy’s goes greener

Roxy’s new sturdy, reusable bags reduce disposable bag usage by an estimated 30 percent. PHOTO COURTESY OF BULLOCK IMAGES

Outlaw Partnersby Outlaw Partners
February 7, 2018

By Sarah Gianelli EBS Associate Editor

BIG SKY – On Jan. 18, Roxy’s Market introduced a new grocery bag that has already dramatically reduced their disposable bag usage from 50 cases per week of the standard-issue plastic grocery bag to eight of the replacement product.

The green super bags are made from recycled materials, and are 100 percent biodegradable. Because of their strength and durability, they can carry 25-35 percent more than the average plastic grocery bag, and stand-up to repeated reuse. In fact, a test proved they could carry a minimum of 25 pounds over a distance of 175 feet, at least 125 times. They are even machine-washable.

Article Inline Ad Article Inline Ad Article Inline Ad
ADVERTISEMENT

According to a representative of Hippo Sak, the California-based manufacturer, the bags are made with polyethylene instead of petroleum. Polyethylene, while still a plastic, can be broken down by ultraviolet light and micro-organisms. However, because most Montana trash ends up buried in landfills where it doesn’t receive the prerequisite light or oxygen, the bag’s real asset is a reduced bag usage estimated at 30 percent.

“We use an insane amount of plastic at this store alone,” said Roxy’s Store Manager Josh Treasure, adding that Roxy’s two other locations in Montecito, California, and Aspen, Colorado, had already made the switch to greener bags.

He said that the Big Sky location is losing money on the bags even with the 15-cent charge, but it acts as an incentive. Treasure said he has been amazed by how many people have started bringing their own bags or reusing the one they got at Roxy’s.

As far as his personal motivation to introduce the greener product, Treasure said, “we live in a beautiful place—the least we can do is try to take one step and help the environment.”

ADVERTISEMENT
Outlaw Realty Outlaw Realty
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT

Listen

Hoary Marmot Podcast

Joe Borden & Michele Veale Borden

Lastest Episode
See More Episodes
outlaw realty montana outlaw realty montana
ADVERTISEMENT
Outlaw Realty Big Sky Bozeman
ADVERTISEMENT

Upcoming Events

Jul 9
11:00 am - 5:00 pm Event Series

June Show at the Big Sky Artists’ Studio & Gallery

Jul 9
12:15 pm - 1:30 pm Event Series

Community Yoga

Jul 9
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series

Post 99 Honey sales

Jul 9
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series

Pickup Ultimate Frisbee

Jul 10
11:00 am - 5:00 pm Event Series

June Show at the Big Sky Artists’ Studio & Gallery

View Calendar
Event Calendar

Related Posts

Gallatin Whitewater Fest celebrates community, competition and crowns river royalty
Featured

Gallatin Whitewater Fest celebrates community, competition and crowns river royalty

July 1, 2025
Uncle Dan’s Cookies moves forward with new owner, same sweet legacy
Business

Uncle Dan’s Cookies moves forward with new owner, same sweet legacy

June 30, 2025
To the Tune of Hope
Featured

To the Tune of Hope

June 27, 2025
Big Sky Community Food Bank looks ahead to summer opportunities, reflects on pandemic challenges
Local

Big Sky Community Food Bank looks ahead to summer opportunities, reflects on pandemic challenges

June 26, 2025

An Outlaw Partners Publication

Facebook-f Instagram X-twitter Youtube

Explore Big Sky

  • About/Contact
  • Advertise
  • Publications
  • Subscriptions
  • Podcast
  • Submissions

Outlaw Brands

  • Mountain Outlaw
  • Plan Yellowstone
  • Big Sky PBR
  • Wildlands Music
  • Outlaw Partners
  • Outlaw Realty
  • Hey Bear

Copyright © 2025 Explore Big Sky | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Your Privacy Choices

No Result
View All Result
  • News
    • Regional
    • Business
    • Outlaw Partners
  • Yellowstone
  • Arts & Entertainment
  • Sports
  • Opinion
  • Real Estate
  • Events

©2024 Outlaw Partners, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Explore Big Sky Logo
  • News
    • Local
    • Regional
    • Business
    • Real Estate
    • Outlaw Partners
  • Arts & Entertainment
  • Opinion
  • Sports
  • Yellowstone
  • Events
Subscribe
Facebook X-twitter Instagram Youtube