We’ve already talked about how loofah is green, so it’s time to adore some Loofah Art from Eco Bags!
Whether you use these sweet creations in the kitchen or to polish your skin, there’s plenty to choose from.

They’re offered for $2.99 at Eco Bags. And they’d make very cute stocking stuffers, don’t you think?
(All images from Eco Bags.)
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How can we host a reusable bag theme month and not talk about one of the most beloved types of reusable shopping bags? Well, we can’t.
If you’re still trying to decide exactly which type of reusable bag is for you, consider the pros and cons of string bags.
Pros:
•Very lightweight
•Easy to stuff into your purse or coat pocket
•Ideal for produce bags
•Come in long and short handle versions
•Expand to hold a lot of stuff (the bags pictured hold up to 40 lbs.)
•More affordable than other types of reusable bags
Cons:
•They may get caught on objects
•Everyone can see your purchases as you walk out
If …read more

If you are giving a gift to someone who lives in your home, try wrapping it in one of your reusable shopping bags. They are already hanging around, dying to be used again.
Just check to make sure there aren’t any onion skins clinging to the inside of your bag first. To give Michael his Valentine gift, I put it inside one of my Eco-Bags and used a little metal clip that came with Ugly Mug coffee to fasten his card. (Ok, I’m a sucker for paper Valentine cards.)
Or, if you are giving a gift to someone outside of your family, …read more