Comments on: Bring your own bag: How to BYOB in easy eco-style

By: Siel

Siel — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 00:48:56 +0000

All of my bags have been free too, as far as I can remember. The problem clearly isn’t that people don’t have or can’t afford free bags — so many events, including Day Without A Bag which we have once a year in L.A. — give them out! The real issue is simply getting people to use them –

By: Connie

Connie — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 21:21:47 +0000

I’ve amassed several types of bags – from the standard type you find at every grocery store to totes to Baggus – but I use my Chico bags most often. I love that the pouch is attached to the bag, and you can just scrunch the bag back into the pouch when you’re done – no folding necessary. It’s also small and round, so I can just throw a couple into my purse when I go shopping.

By: Condo Blues

Condo Blues — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 01:19:23 +0000

Most of my shopping tote bags are free swag bags from conferences and events. A few I revamped or made larger like the shopping tote bags I made from small rice bags http://condo-blues.blogspot.com/2008/11/turn-rice-bags-into-shopping-tote-bags.html. Two ways I revamped a free tote to make it a cuter carry around town bag is to cover the logo with a martini pocket http://condo-blues.blogspot.com/2009/07/martini-tote-bag-revamp.html and cover the logo to make a punch needle messenger bag http://condo-blues.blogspot.com/2008/06/easy-tote-bag-revamp-or-my-stab-at.html.

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By: Susan

Susan — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 01:13:26 +0000

I also have about 10 reusable bags that never seem to be in the right place at the right time. To solve that problem, and to avoid buying any more bags (10 is my limit!), I use my everyday tote bag as my shopping bag, as well as my beach bag and work bag. I keep my wallet, keys, etc. in the tote so I know I won’t forget it. It is also roomy enough to carry books or farmer’s market treats.

I initially found the bag at the Go Green expo in LA, and am now working with a women’s fair trade co-op in the Philippines to produce more of these multi-colored bags that are handcrafted from reclaimed juice packs. I get stopped whenever I go out, and I love that I can be stylish, as well as eco-conscious. The bags will be for sale starting July 21st at http://www.ahealthygreenhome.com, and a portion of the proceeds goes to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

By: Siel

Siel — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:42:44 +0000

How Green -- I use plastic containers for some farmers' market produce too -- No, I don't heat them either :) MsMeryMac -- I'm totally with you on avoiding totes at this point. I'm actually trying to get people to not just amass reusable totes they don't need :P As for Santa Monica and plastic bags: A ban is in the works, but has been delayed due to the threat of a lawsuit. You can read the whole sad story here -- but also be encouraged by the fact that we are indeed going to ban those bags -- soon. Luckily, quite a few businesses have seen the writing on the wall and have already gotten rid of plastic bags at their store. Everyone else is procrastinating until forced to change....