Pittsburgh company gets NFL approval to make clear plastic bags for stadiums

Little Earth Productions CEO Rob Brandegee with two of the company's clear plastic NFL bags Tuesday, August 13, 2013 in their South Side business. The one he is holding, left, is being given away free. The other is the ultimate tote. Items inside are not included.

PITTSBURGH — This article was written by Tony LaRussa from Channel 11's news exchange partners at TribLIVE.

Four styles of bags up to 12 inch es wide and deep and 6 inches in diameter range in price from $7.99 to $19.99.

Retailers including Wal-Mart, Target, Dick's Sporting Goods, Amazon.com, Yinzer's, and Black and Gold Forever will begin selling the bags during the first week of September. The Steelers open the regular season at home against the Tennessee Titans on Sept. 8.

Tony LaRussa is a Trib Total Media staff writer. Reach him at 412-320-7987 or tlarussa@tribweb.com