Green Living by Janet Marchant: Shopping Green with Canvas Bags
Hey, everybody! I recently learned that doing your shopping with your own canvas bags is better for the environment than those paper ones they give out at the stores, and they're even more planet-friendly than plastic bags. Why? Well, I'm not sure about that part yet, but I've noticed that canvas is nice and sturdy. They don't tear when you put heavy or sharp-cornered things in them, and they're easier to lift in and out of your hybrid SUV thanks to those substantial handles. I'm especially eager to use the clean, green bag I picked up at one of our fine local businesses, because it advertises the importance of supporting environmental superstar countries like China by buying their products in our local stores.
The only problem I've had with canvas bags so far is that they take up a lot more room in my trash containers than the plastic ones. There must be a solution to this. Maybe my readers have some suggestions. If so, I'll be sure to pass them along to the rest of you.
2 comments:
I have been using the same American made canvas bags for 40 years for shopping at markets and other stores.
I've had the same problem! I usually just take canvas bags and do a weekly burn in my backyard. I burn the cat litter at the same time -- you know, you can't flush cat poop down the toilet, it's bad for sea life.
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