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NOT JUST ANOTHER TOTE!

Written by Eva Anastasiu - Friday, 28 November 2008

If you’re reading these lines, you’ve probably already all but banished plastic bags from your life. So it just drives you up the wall when you see people in line at the checkout carelessly double bagging their purchases, just because they can… However, starting to rant and preach at them like a crazy person might not get the results you hope for. What could get you results however, is following the wise advise that Rebecca Hoskins has gathered in her brand new book Ban the Plastic Bag: A community action plan. Starting with the case study of Modbury in Devon, which became Britain’s first plastic bag-free town in Britain in May 2007, the book explains how any other village town or city could get such policies implemented. It even comes with its very own complimentary organic cotton bag to add to your collection.

Here are a few more options that would suit the bill to carry your organic groceries this holiday season and beyond:

BAGS OF CHANGE

One of our favorites is the clever carrier from Bags of Change with its built in loyalty scheme: shop with any Bags of Change bag and benefit from discounts and offers on ethical products in a wide range of their affiliated shops. And they don’t track your purchases to try to make you buy more junk, they just let you know where to buy cheaper, better, greener products. Just take your bag with you, and you’ll get a great deal (and of course use one less plastic bag!). If you want to switch it up from your regular organic cotton bags, try their stylish dark brown shoulder bag made from natural rubber sustainably tapped in the Amazon. The bag is strong and weatherproof — a fantastic ethical substitute for leather. This bag is so good in fact, that it’s been nominated for another Green England award this year for 'Most Innovative Green Product'!

ECOLOGIE CATH KIDSON for TESCO

If it’s a bargain you’re looking for then Ecologie is your solution. The company manufacturing these sturdy carriers is closing up shop and has about 5,000 reusable shopping bags in stock that retail for $3.00 each, just what you need to stuff your family’s stockings.

Finally, in the “best seasonal print” category, you can pick up a limited edition Cath Kidston reusable back next time you pop in at Tesco without your own trusted tote. These bags are made entirely of recycled plastic (PET) bottles and the funds raised from their sale will be donated to Marie Curie Cancer Care, Tesco’s Charity of the Year 2008.

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