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Shopping Accesories: Eco Bags

Waste less and save more

Images and Words by Tosh Tosh / orangecounty.com

It's winter and your either putting a lot of logs on the fire, or turning on the heat.  Maybe now's the time to think a little more eco!  Balance out your extra energy use, by making a fashion statement at the grocery store or out shopping.  There are so many cute re-usable bags out there so why not waste less and say more.   There are so many options out there, here are just a few…
Covenant Green.com
There slogans say anything from "make green not war" to "Green Goddess"  and of course everything is made 'green' in the USA from organic materials.
    " We are ONE PEOPLE, living in ONE PLANET. We must commit to the ONE PROMISE of making the     world a better place. In this age of conspicuous consumption, make a covenant with the earth and its living     species by being responsible, eco-conscious consumers. Bear the mark of the covenant, and open a greener     future with the key: wear COVENANT GREEN and spread the message."
Dragon 88 (www.dragon88.com)
Their eco totes are made recyclables like plastic bottles, that are turned into 100% recycled polyester.  The all over prints are modern and stylish at the same time without sacrificing on the eco side.  
    "The launch of the eco products is a focus of the company, to explore new resources     and develop products that preserve the environment. The company culture has     evolved and the driving force is to develop beautiful and fun products that enhance our     active lifestyles and homes, while saving the planet for now and our future."
Another great line to help get you eco inspired is Theinconvenientbag.com
The Inconvenient Bag's have great graphics that say cheesy but cute slogans like " Recycle the Love" and "The Inconvenient Lifestyle is worth the Hassel".   
Here's "A Letter of Love" from the President and Creative Director  Marc Sahara..
    "Dear Friend! It seems to me, There's a change to be. You see, there is no doubt, Paper and plastic are out. So what can we do? Ask me and you. We need something new, To make a statement or two.  We'll make a cool bag,  And take it to the store,  And inconvenience ourselves, Maybe a minute, no more.  So bring your own bag, That's not so drastic, Just be inconvenient, No paper, no plastic! Let's save the world one bag at a time!"

So stop with all the excuses and try and do what you can to off balance the extra energy use in the winter.  "No paper nor plastic" as The Inconvenient Bag states…


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