Burger King Paper Bag, "Please! Do Not Litter," 1990
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In 1990, Burger King found a friendly, humorous way to way to remind customers to throw away this bag. Other fast-food chains found similar methods to address growing public outcries for more sustainable business practices. Has it worked?
In 1990, Burger King found a friendly, humorous way to way to remind customers to throw away this bag. Other fast-food chains found similar methods to address growing public outcries for more sustainable business practices. Has it worked?
Artifact
Paper bag
Date Made
1990
Subject Date
1990
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Driving America
Object ID
97.5.105
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Jeff and Marilyn Escue.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Color
Black (Color)
Red
White (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 9.625 in
Width: 4.875 in
Inscriptions
On front: Please! / DO NOT / LITTER! On back: Tell us what you think-Call / 1-800-"YES"1-800 / 24 Hours, 7 Days A Week / Your Comments Count! Stamped on bottom: A Bico / E33 91 3 B 1 Printed on bottom: c1990 Burger King Corporation
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