We create reusable storage bags that disrupt the plastic sandwich and snack bag waste stream. Our bags are produced using sustainable textiles and are manufactured under fair labor/wage standards from seed to shelf. We source all supplies and materials in the United States, including our organic cotton. Our wholesale and retail customers have confidence that they are purchasing a product that reduces waste and has been thoughtfully produced from seed to shelf.

1. We make reusable Storage Bags that
reduce waste, promote sustainable textiles
and are manufactured under fair labor/wage
practices from seed to shelf.
Three Little Birds Design Company
Christy Buboltz - Owner
christy@3lbdc.com
623.203.0080
www.3lbdc.com

2. What Problem are We Tackling?
• We are targeting the waste stream created by
single use plastic sandwich and snack bags.
• By eliminating plastic sandwich and snack
bags, we are reducing landfill
waste, decreasing CO2 production and keeping
additional plastic out of the Great Pacific
Garbage Patch.

3. How Does Our Product Solve
Sandwich and Snack Bag Waste?
• Our product disrupts the plastic sandwich and
snack bag waste stream.
• Each reusable storage bag eliminates 200 plastic
bags from the plastic waste stream.
• Our customers save money, reduce their waste
stream and value the environmental benefit of
reusable storage bags.
• National retailers value our product appeal to the
green consumer, high profit margin and its
sustainable production.

4. How Do We Make Money?
• We sell our products to retail customers at
Farmer’s Markets, online at Amazon, and through
our website.
• We sell our products to wholesale customers
directly through business to business marketing.
• Our customers will continue to find our products
online and in stores nationwide.
• Our products are currently under review at Whole
Foods Market and we will continue to expand into
the national retail grocery market.

5. Technology and Resources
• Our reusable bags feature densely
woven, high quality organic cotton.
• We use a medical grade hook and loop
closure system for added durability.
• Reinforced stitching ensures that our
products will stand up to daily use.

6. Marketing and Sales Strategy
• We sell directly to retail and wholesale customers
via direct sales.
• We enlist social media, outreach through
organizational memberships and have our
products reviewed within the online green
community.
• We will launch broader campaigns with
organizations involved in the plastic pollution
fight (Treehugger, Green America, Etc.). Each
campaign will cost approximately $1,000.

7. How do we stand out from our
competition?
• Our reusable storage bags are a sustainable solution
to plastic sandwich and snack bags.
• Our bags are the only reusable storage bags that
feature high quality organic cotton, manufactured and
grown in the U.S.
• We use a medical grade hook and loop closure
system, that outlasts similar products made with
“Velcro”.
• We source all of our materials in the U.S. and can
guarantee that our products have been thoughtfully
produced from seed to shelf.

8. Our Team
• Christy Buboltz- Owner
 BA, Extensive experience in machining, creative product production
and customer service
• Chris Buboltz- Chief Financial Officer
 MBA, Expertise in lean manufacturing and process control
• Todd Allen- Business Consultant
 MBA, Expertise in venture startups and entrepreneurial projects
• Jenny Fuciarelli- Advertising and Design Consultant
 BA, Extensive experience in graphic design and advertising layouts
• Charlie Nardin- Business Consultant
 30 years of sales experience and financial management of self-
owned business
• Eve Buboltz- Creative and Technical Consultant
 Machining expert, 25 years of designing and producing master
quilts

9. Financials
• The plastic sandwich and snack bag market has an
estimated annual revenue of approximately 1 Billion
dollars.
• We expect to take 1% of this share by 2016 ($10M)
 186,000 retail customers, with a wholesale
conversion rate of 25%
• By 2019, we anticipate 2.5% of this share ($25M)
 463,000 retail customers, with a wholesale
conversion rate of 25%
• A startup capital of $50,000 is required to scale
production capabilities.

10. Sustainability
• Our certified organic cotton material uses less
resources than conventional cotton.
• We source all of our materials in the U.S. to limit
the carbon footprint of our products.
• We use high quality and durable materials to
create our products, ensuring that each product is
built to last.
• As we expand, we are working with several
community organizations to create employment
opportunities in low income areas.

11. Accomplishments
• Our company has sold 1,400 reusable storage bags.
• We have eliminated 280,000 plastic bags from the
plastic waste stream.
• We continue to expand our retail and wholesale
customer base and build relationships with our
returning customers.
• We were recently featured in Beth Terry’s book, “My
Plastic Free Life”. Beth’s book has given us a
nationwide audience and has spurred our growth.