ECOBAGS offers all sorts of organic reusable bags that can help you green your world. Why use a reusable bag?
Reusable Bags offers these (and other) facts related to plastic bags:

500 billion to 1 trillion plastic bags are used per year – or one million per minute. Insanity; um yeah. Most don’t make it to a recycling facility.
“According to Australia’s Department of Environment, Australians consume 326 plastic bags per person, per year.”
“Plastic bags are among the 12 items of debris most often found in coastal cleanups, according to the nonprofit Center for Marine Conservation.”
In 2001, Ireland consumed around …read more

The People’s Weekly World reports that this week, the head of the United Nations Environment Program called for worldwide ban on plastic supermarket bags. Achim Steiner, UN under-secretary-general and UNEP executive director, notes that, “Thin-film single-use plastic bags, which choke marine life, should be banned or phased out rapidly everywhere… there is simply zero justification for manufacturing them anymore, anywhere.”

Cute reusable bags from three beans & co shown above.
I agree personally, because plastic bags are a complete eco-nuisance, but I am wondering how a law like this might affect everyone without reusable bags. Paper bags will still be around for …read more

Reusable grocery bags are one of those must-have green items. Billions of plastic grocery bags end up in the landfill each and every year and paper bags aren’t much better for the environment. If your goal is green living, you really only have one solution – not paper or plastic; use a reusable bag each and every time you shop.

ACME Bags – Plastic Bags Blow Dual-Handled Tote via Reusable Bags
Reusable Bags offers the following facts about non-reusable bags…

According to the EPA, the U.S. uses over 380 billion plastic bags, sacks and wraps annually.
According to The Wall Street Journal, the U.S. …read more

You may already use plastic bags to take your lunch or to line trash cans, but have you considered collecting bags for reuse at your local farmer’s market? You can help farmers avoid the overhead of buying paper or plastic bags by giving them bags you’ve collected. Or you can just simply take your own bags to help save a bag.

I use cloth reusable shopping bags, but sometimes I forget them. Also, some grocery store baggers are determined that certain items need to go in plastic bags, even inside my cloth bags. So, even though I take my own bags …read more

It’s already December 1st, and despite the lack of snow here in Toronto, this past weekend saw many engage in the classic activities of preparing for the holiday season: Digging out the holiday decor, stringing lights outdoors, and of course, SHOPPING!
So while we begin our wish lists and start seeking out the best presents for loved ones, let’s consider a few simple changes, BEFORE we drop the cash, that could benefit our earth this season.
1. Say no to plastic bags while shopping
I know you’ve got a pile of reusable grocery bags sitting in your kitchen (and if you don’t, WHY …read more

I try not to be a big product pusher but I can’t help point out these great reusable bags from flip & tumble.
Plastic bags are evil and they are becoming less and less available worldwide so reusable is the best way to tote.
There are lots of options for reusable bags but what I like about flip & tumble is, well, let’s face it, they are super cute. And roomy, and durable, and strong (20lb capacity!).
What I dig most is that they are easy to store, anywhere. These bags compact into an attached stuffsack and become a small accessory that …read more