Pardon the foul language, we are talking about plastic bags here (gasp). The damage that these babies do to our cities, environment, animals, and planet is obscene. Litter on our streets, pollution in our oceans & streams, user of resources, & killer of animals, these bags have got to go. It doesn't take much to discontinue the use of these ugly bags in our everyday life, just a change of habit. Reusable & bio-degradable bags are the answer to our eco-prayers. Most grocery store chains now carry their own versions of reusable bags for approx. $1 ea. And, if you don't want to carry around a bag that screams the name of your grocery store while you're shopping at the mall or strolling down Rodeo, try these stylish totes:
1. Bazura Bags - made of recycled juice containers, each bag is unique in it's design & supports a women's co-op in the Philippines
2. Envirosax - Great designs & colors & they will easily fit in your over-sized shoulder bag, which will still be "in" for spring.
3. B. Happy Bags - Cute totes with more colorful designs to replace or carry with your regular bag while shopping.
4. Chico Bag - This one is my favorite because it is so easy to have with you at all times since it folds up to a little pouch & fits right in your bag. My step mom gave me my first chico bag & I love it. So cute & sturdy too.
And, for those of us with animal friends at home, try Biobags for cleaning up after your perfect pet. The dog waste bags are great for taking on your walks & the food waste bags are an ideal size for scooping the liter box. Also, try the food waste bags for produce shopping and the kitchen bags at home.
Saving the planet one bag at a time!
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