Tree Hugging Family - Living Green

June 30th, 2008

What’s Your Favorite Reusable Bag?

Jennifer told you about her reusable bags, and I also reviewed my bags.
Some of you mentioned that you use ChicoBags.
What about everyone else?
If you’ve gotten new bags this month, we’d love to hear how you like them so far. Or if you have a favorite brand we haven’t mentioned, let us know.
Image via Etsy.
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By Peggy -- 13 comments

June 30th, 2008

Polite Ways to Suggest Reusable Bag Use

If you weren’t already using your own shopping totes before, I hope reusable bag month has helped to convert you. Now, how do you go about spreading the reusable bag love?
Try these simple ways to help your friend get the reusable bag habit on:

• Show your bags. Brag on them. Talk about how much […]

By Peggy -- 2 comments

June 18th, 2008

My Reusable Bags Review: Organic Cotton Eco-Bag

Jennifer reviewed her reusable bags at the beginning of the month. Considering I’ve had mine for around a year, it’s about time I did a review.
I choose three organic cotton canvas Eco-Bags. They’re plain, soft and lovable. Well, I didn’t name them or anything, but I do like them a lot. I paid around $8 […]

By Peggy -- 4 comments

June 16th, 2008

Baskets Instead of Bags?

What do you think of using a basket instead of a reusable bag for your shopping?
Arieanna at Cooking Gadgets is exploring Collapsible Basket Totes from Neiman Marcus. Yeah, a bit pricey at $55. That’s the catch.
Also, if you need more than one basket, it could get bulky. I don’t think these would sling […]

By Peggy -- 7 comments

May 22nd, 2008

When We Talk About Green Products

A recent post over at Melanie’s blog bean sprouts put into words several things that I’ve been thinking regarding buying green. The post is called Save the Planet - Stop Shopping.
Responding to a reader email, Melanie writes:
“It bugs me too that so much green advice seems to boil down to “spend a lot of money, […]

By Peggy -- 5 comments