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Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Why Re-usable bags?




The list goes on and on... there are so many reasons to use re-usable bags. And dont just stop with re-usable shopping bags, use re-usable snack bags, produce bags and bulk bags too! We can eliminate plastic and cloth helps save money in the long run! Did you know that...

  • In the US, about 12 million barrels of oil and 14 million trees go to producing plastic and paper bags each year.
  • Reusing makes cents. Stores like Albertsons and Wild Oats offer a 5-penny discount if you bring your own.
  • Be a role model. Other shoppers'll watch and learn.
  • Make sure plastic bags don't harm sea creatures. They're one of the 12 most commonly found items in coastal cleanups.

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