The benefits of reusable grocery bags far outweigh those of plastic bags, but only if your reusable bags are properly cared for. The bags are good not only because they can they be used more than once, but they are also easy to clean, durable and convenient. Proper care and use of reusable bags include thoroughly cleaning them as well as proper storage and usage. It’s important to clean your bags … [Read more...]
Why Should I Switch to Reusable Bags?
September 24, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Switching to reusable shopping bags is an easy jumping off point to going green and becoming environmentally responsible. The hardest part about switching is remembering to take them with you on every shopping trip whether you are going out for groceries or to the mall. Reusable bags are convenient, durable and are a good way to demonstrate that you are environmentally aware. Plastic shopping … [Read more...]
The City of West Hollywood Passes Ban on Plastic Bags
September 4, 2013 by Leave a Comment
A new ordinance established by the City of West Hollywood is joining the environmental call towards the ban of plastic bags in an effort to reduce the number of single-use plastic bags that end up in environment. The ordinance is based on the ban that is currently in effect in Los Angeles County, and similar to laws established in the cities of Malibu, Santa Monica, Long Beach and Calabasas. For … [Read more...]
Reusable Grocery Bags Help Save the Environment
August 29, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The idea of going green is becoming a sweeping initiative not only for individuals, but for businesses as well. Many consumers are beginning to realize the impact that they have on the environment, both positive and negative, and “going green” is becoming a common lifestyle. More businesses are encouraging consumers to use reusable grocery bags by offering them a discount for each bag they use … [Read more...]
Green-fever Epidemic
January 19, 2013 by Leave a Comment
A&R Box and Packaging is a California-based company that deals with supplying packaging materials. As a part of its corporate social responsibility program, the company works closely with Greenpeace USA, a nonprofit organization that works to promote peace and conservation of environment. Having worked with Greenpeace for quite some time, A&R has caught the Green-fever. … [Read more...]
Jute, Cotton, and Bamboo Bags – New Types of Shopping Bag for 2013
January 14, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Starting October 1st San Luis Obispo County is Banning Plastic Bags
September 5, 2012 by Leave a Comment
San Luis Obispo Countyis banning single-use plastic bags and wants almost all retailers to follow the rule. Goods and groceries will no longer be packaged in single-use plastic bags, but instead can be packed in wholesale reusable bags or in recyclable paper bags. … [Read more...]
First It Was Policy-Makers; Now it’s Students
August 26, 2012 by Leave a Comment
As the community meeting went ahead regarding the proposal about banning plastic bags in retail markets and stores, students waited in line to voice out their opinion on the matter as well in Santa Fe city. When the students addressed the councilors by reading whatever they’d written, the entire council stopped to listen. … [Read more...]
Natural Grocers, The Eco-Friendly Store Debuts In Arizona
August 4, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage is opening one of its three stores in Flagstaff,Arizona. The other two stores will be opened in Prescott and Sedona. National Grocers is a grocery chain that focuses on organic, natural and cost effective products. … [Read more...]