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Tree Hugging Family - Living Green

June 24th, 2008

Fun Angry Girl Reusable Bags

Wow, bag month is so running out of time, and there’s still quite a few bag issues to post on, and a load of bookmarked bags to share. Yikes. Today, let’s start with a fun bag option. These bags are from about attitude, and in my opinion run on the more expensive, yet not outrageously […]

By Jennifer -- 9 comments

June 19th, 2008

And the big fat anti tree hugging award of the week goes to…

This bag!
In wildly expensive bag news (Julie will love this one) I present you with this adorable, but WAY too expensive bag option…
The “Think Green” Organic Cotton Kermit Tote:

Pros:

Totally adorable
Organic
Comes with buttons - if you’re into that sort of thing.
It saves plastic bags

Con:
Um, almost $40 PLUS $8 shipping, for anything, even a hand spun by […]

By Jennifer -- 12 comments

June 18th, 2008

BYOB Challenge Update!!!

Go me… Go me!
So far, I’m only in for one bag - my previously mentioned lame movie store situation bag. I haven’t used that one bag for anything yet though. I decided to place it by the door to the garage. This way, when we’re on the way out, I see it and think “LAME” […]

By Jennifer -- 7 comments

June 17th, 2008

Need to catch up on our reusable bag series?

This month we’ve been looking at all things reusable bags. Now is your chance to catch up, because I gathered everything up and made a little list. If we’ve missed a key point that you’d love covered, please let us know. The month isn’t over, and we have plenty of reusable bag goodness plans left; […]

By Jennifer -- 1 comment

June 14th, 2008

Reusable Bags & Reusable Storage Options for Bulk Food Items

In the previous bulk food post we looked at why you should buy bulk. Now we’ll look at options for carrying your bulk food. Stores offer plastic bags and twist ties, and neither are too eco-friendly. Here’s all your options…
The small green step - plastic bags from the store:
Bulk food is an excellent […]

By Jennifer -- 6 comments

June 13th, 2008

Reusable Bags for Bulk Food Items

Reusable bags for bulk food items can be tricky, but there are absolutely options besides using the little plastic bags offered at the store.

First things first though; why even mention bulk foods?:
This month we’re talking about reusable bags for grocery and other type store trips. You can save resources by going with reusable bags, but […]

By Jennifer -- 5 comments