It is no secret that disposable plastic bags have been targeted for extinction. Reusable alternatives abound. Political campaigns for their removal or tax are commonplace. Knowledge of their inability to break down and adeptness at polluting is mainstream.

So, why do we continue to hear about this? Because plastic bag use continues to be in the hundreds of billions per year. No, that was not a typo.

Reusable bagEven though most of us know it would be better to use a reusable vs a disposable AND own at least a couple of them, we continue to see people using disposables in most stores.

So, let this be your friendly reminder to think ahead when you shop and bring your reusable bags with you.

 

Reusable produce bagsAlready a reusable bag expert? Perhaps it’s time to take things to the next level. Consider using reusable produce bags. Also, factor the packaging of products into your buying decisions. The more recyclable and less packaging the better. Even better, find ways to eliminate packaging (e.g. scooping your flour from a bin into your reusable packaging). This will further remove waste from your shopping experience.

 

Why don’t you check out this funny video from Heal the Bay about the life of a plastic bag?

 

Did you can make your own reusable bags from old T-shirts? Here are a few links to help you on your way:

http://www.instructables.com/id/FASTEST-RECYCLED-T-SHIRT-TOTE-BAG/

http://lifehacker.com/5520034/recycle-an-old-t+shirt-into-a-reusable-grocery-bag

http://tipnut.com/35-reusable-grocery-bags-totes-free-patterns/

 

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