OUR STORY – No Plastic Shop
Our Story
Every business has a beginning.
Ours began with a simple question — why is single-use plastic still so normal, even when better alternatives exist?
No Plastic Shop was founded by Jagdish Bhatia, driven by the belief that sustainability should not be complicated, expensive, or impractical. It should be usable, scalable, and accessible — especially for businesses that operate at scale.
The Beginning
The foundation of No Plastic Shop was laid after years of professional experience in the travel and airline industry, followed by exposure to online business and digital platforms.
In 2019, a national conversation around banning single-use plastic brought this question into sharper focus. It was clear that while awareness was increasing, reliable and affordable alternatives were still missing for bulk users — retailers, corporates, institutions, and event organizers.
That gap became the starting point.
With a modest initial investment, limited resources, and a strong intent to solve a real problem, No Plastic Shop was launched as an online-first initiative focused on cotton bags and plastic-free packaging.
Learning by Doing
Products were sourced, tested, photographed using a mobile phone, and listed online. There was no large team, no external funding, and no shortcuts. Every order helped refine the understanding of what customers actually needed — sizes, fabric strength, stitching quality, pricing, and delivery timelines.
The first significant bulk order validated the idea:
Businesses were ready to switch to plastic-free options, if the solution was practical and dependable.
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Growing with Purpose
As demand grew, the focus shifted from simply selling bags to building a reliable supply system.
- Product quality became non-negotiable
- Bulk order handling was streamlined
- Custom printing and branding capabilities were added
- Logistics and packaging were optimized for scale
Instead of expanding into unrelated products, the decision was made to stay focused on reusable cotton and fabric-based bags — and do them well.
Beyond Products
No Plastic Shop was never meant to be just another online store.
The larger purpose has always been to:
- Reduce dependence on single-use plastic
- Promote reusable habits through practical products
- Support businesses in making responsible choices without operational friction
Every cotton bag supplied replaces countless plastic bags over its lifetime. While the impact of one bag may seem small, the collective effect of bulk adoption is significant.
Where We Are Today
Today, No Plastic Shop works with:
- Retail brands
- Corporate clients
- Institutions and NGOs
- Event organizers
- Bulk gifting buyers
Orders range from small trial quantities to large-volume bulk requirements, supplied across India.
The journey continues with the same principles that started it all — honesty, practicality, and responsibility.
“No Plastic Shop was started with a simple belief — sustainability should be practical, affordable, and usable at scale.
If Eco-friendly choices do not work for real businesses, they will never replace plastic.
Our focus has always been on offering solutions that work in the real world.”— Jagdish Bhatia, Founder
Looking Ahead
The future focus is clear:
- Strengthen product quality and consistency
- Improve customization and branding options
- Scale responsibly without compromising values
- Make plastic-free alternatives the default, not the exception
Sustainability is not a trend.
It is a long-term commitment — and we are here for the long run.
