Did you know that approximately 380 billion plastic bags are used in the United States every year and about 100 billion of those are plastic shopping bags. Only 1 to 2% of bags end up getting recycled. That means that 1 million plastic bags are used and discarded worldwide every minute of the day!Since it was Earth Day yesterday, I felt I needed to add another "earth friendly" thing to my list. I consider myself a relatively green person, but I can always do more. Every little bit helps!
I have been meaning to get some reusable grocery bags for a while now. But, every time I am at the store, all they have are the ones with the specific store's name on them. Sorry, but I don't want to tote around a King Soopers bag at the farmers market, or wherever. I am too shallow for that-I fully admit it. After searching for a few hours, I came across these. They have a few different styles, but I decided on the retro kitchen set.
I am very excited to use them. Hopefully, they aren't delivered in a box the size of a house, stuffed with Styrofoam peanuts...
Update: I got them and I LOVE them! To top it off, they were delivered in a very small recycled envelope-brilliant.
3 comments:
Totally agree with you on the cute factor -- these I will take anywhere! :) Let me know when you get them if you're satisfied.
Cute bags, you could also get a market basket for the farmers market shopping. I got one for Christmas. It looks like the plastic tote that you get at the grocery store when you are only getting a few things. Mine is canvas and my friend had it monogrammed for me. I use it all the time! I think she said she got it at Marshalls.
Ok, I can top this. I use reusable bags too. Mine are made out of my recycled t-shrits. Don't you hate a show off?
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