Read this article about a woman who decided to give up using bags (plastic and paper) and just stick with reusable. I sympathized with her forgetfulness at checking out, realizing all the reusable bags are in the car and sulking out with my bundles of paper and plastic. I like this challenge and think I should sport my Trader Joe's bags (I have the one's above) and take on her challenge!
And here's a little motivation if you're still feeling unsure:
According to the Worldwatch Institute, Americans use more than 100 billion plastic bags each year, and 99 percent go straight to landfills. To combat these statistics, Whole Foods has pledged to eliminate plastic bags from stores by Earth Day, April 22. The natural-foods chain will still offer free recycled-paper bags, while encouraging consumers to shop with reusable bags.
American cities are starting to take action, too. San Francisco's City Council, for instance, voted in 2007 to ban plastic bags at grocery chains and pharmacies. For more information or to get involved, go to reusablebags.com.
Article and information from www.wholeliving.com
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