Green Living Today

If saving the planet is important to you, then one of the ways that you can go green is to STOP using those plastic bags when you go shopping. Many stores now offer simple bags with their name emblazoned on them for $1.00 or less.  The truth is, I have used them but find them to not be very durable.  The sides seem to always be ripping and then I need to replace it. I’ve seen many shoppers with designer canvas totes and market bags – these seem to have become very popular.  So you can “look good” while saving the environment!

More than Going Green

These reusable bags are about more than just going green these days. It seems they have also become a fashion statement. As more and more people take their own bags to the stores when they are shopping, more stores will offer their own green bags.  Also, you will find many more “designer” shopping bags. In fact, you simply need to talk to a French woman and she will tell you that her bag is definitely a fashion accessory!
The crafters are also getting in on the market for reuseable totes and bags. They are a hot item and many crafters are taking canvas tote bags for shopping and really dressing them up. You can even get them personalized.  What’s cooler than having your shopping bag let the world know a little about who you are?

Designer Trends

As these bags have become a designer trend, several activists as well as models, are selling their own bags online.  The top designers are also getting in on this trend.  Many have created designer fashion bags meant to be used as shopping bags.  Some bags can be purchased from a charitable program, making your purchase a donation to that group.  No doubt that as more of these designer bags come on the market, the whole idea of purchasing a cool shopping bag will become more popular.

A Look Around the World

As you look around the world you will find many countries that are turning away from the use of plastic bags and going to a more environmentally friendly option. China is one country that has done this. They have totally banned the use of plastic bags, which has definitely increased the market for canvas totes and market bags. China used to use more plastic bags than America, and now they are no longer doing this, helping to save the environment.  Many countries have been using alternative bags for years.  Those who shop daily for food made the “string” bag very poopular.

The  small, inexpensive reusable bags you can purchase at the stores can hold the amount of 3-4 plastic bags. That’s quite a lot.  So, if you can’t afford to go with a designer option right now, even purchasing a cheap bag can help you to work on saving the environment.

Wondering why plastic bags haven’t been outlawed in the United States? Well, if you’d like to see this happen, consider talking to your local congressional representative and telling them you’d like to see this happen in the United States. When many people use their voice, changes can be made.

Do your part to make us green!

Related articles:

• Target, CVS Pay Shoppers to Bring Their Own Bags (shoppingblog.com)
• It’s a Day Without a Bag (laist.com)
• Fashionably Green (passionategreen.net)

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