Did you get goosebumps, too?

How many plastic bags are in your home right now? Do you take them back to the store for recycling or do you stuff them in the trash can, out of sight, out of mind? We return ours to the store, but I’ll admit the pile grows huge before we take them back. But, at least we take them back. PLEASE don’t stuff these bags in the trash! They won’t go away, they don’t biodegrade, and chances are they will end up clinging to a tree or bush somewhere, choking an animal who mistakes them for food, or even worse, end up in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. The trash in the patch doesn’t just float around out there; animals mistake it for food and it ends up back in the food chain, which means we end up eating it in the end. Plastic is a PETROLEUM CHEMICAL – I don’t want to eat any more chemicals than I have to!

WHAT YOU CAN DO:
BOYCOTT THE PLASTIC BAG! Simply say “no thanks” when you check out. Hand carry your purchase, tuck it in your purse or…
TAKE YOUR OWN BAGS TO THE STORE. We have a whole batch of mismatched canvas bags that we haul to the store – they work great and are very durable.
WRITE TO THE STORE ASKING THEM TO STOP USING PLASTIC BAGS. Most stores offer bags for sale (usually $1 or less) and they will give you a credit when you bring your own bags in for them to use for your purchase.

Drop me a note and let me know how you are Banning The Bag! I’d love to hear how you are making the world a better place for everyone