Switching your store from plastic bags to dissolvable PVA bags is simpler than you think — and if you do it right, it becomes one of the most memorable things you've ever introduced to your customers. Here's a proven 30-day playbook.
Week 1: Order Samples and Test Internally
Request a free sample kit (we include all three SKUs — standard grocery, produce, and heavy-duty). Before you introduce them to customers, spend a week testing internally:
- Have staff fill bags with typical purchase weights
- Test rain resistance — leave one outside during a drizzle
- Do the glass-of-water demo in a staff meeting. Film it.
- Note any friction points — dispensers, bag opening, wet produce sections
Standard Solubelle bags fit T-shirt bag dispensers without modification. Produce bags use the same roll format as conventional produce bags.
Week 2: Train Your Staff
The checkout counter demo is your single best sales tool. When a customer asks "what is this?", your staff should be able to say:
"It's a bag that dissolves in hot water — completely, in 2–5 minutes. No plastic, no microplastics, nothing left behind. Drop it in your sink when you're done unpacking."
Keep a glass of water at the service desk for demo requests. Every demo we've seen goes the same way: the customer stops, watches, and says "that's incredible."
Week 3: Announce to Customers
A small counter card is all you need. Simple message: "We've switched to bags that dissolve in water. Drop them in a sink. Watch them disappear."
On social media, film the dissolution demo and post it. These videos get exceptional organic reach — the product essentially sells itself visually. Tag @solubelle and we'll amplify it.
Week 4: Place Your First Wholesale Order
After a week of customer-facing use, you'll know your weekly volume. Standard starting quantity for a single-location grocery is 2,000–5,000 bags/month depending on transaction volume. We offer net-30 terms for qualified accounts and can ship within 3–5 business days from our US warehouse.
Ongoing: Reorder Before You Run Out
Set a reorder trigger at 20% of your stock level. We recommend setting up a standing monthly order for predictable stores — it gets you preferential pricing and guarantees supply. Custom branded bags with your logo require a 4–6 weeks lead time and a 1,000 units minimum.