The Perfect Shopping Bag
Posted on August 10, 2007 by
Looking for the perfect plastic bag substitute? Here are some fun options.
I’m in love with my Simple Green Toe Jute bag. It’s eco-chic and whimsical without crossing over into dirty hippie. And it’s 100% biodegradable, so when it’s past it’s prime, it won’t be hanging around forever with all of those plastic bags.
The Recycled Wave Market Bag from Uncommon Goods is made from recycled rice and feed bags. It’s fun and functional and it makes a treasure out of someone else’s trash.
Looking for something more structured? Try the Rag Bag Duffle from Acacia, made from bits of silk and other fabric.
According to Simple, if 1/4 of all U.S. families used 10 fewer plastic bags a month, we’d save over 2.5 billion bags per year! So get a reusable bag and forget about plastic.
I love the fact that grocery stores are now selling plastic bag substitutes (at a very minimal cost!). And, the best part is (at least at my grocery store) they credit the customer $.05 for every cloth bag used, so it more than pays for itself. Saving $$ and the environment–what could be better?!
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