According to EnviroSax, an estimated 12 million barrels of oil is required to make the 380 billion plastic bags we use in America each year (!). I’m aiming for a one-hundred percent reduction of these bags coming into my house by the end of the year. It’s easy to forget to bring reusable bags (I usually have a half-full cart before I remember and go back out to get mine out of the car), but this is so important. It’s one simple step.
Instead of those disposable bags, check into all of these options. Or perhaps try making your own. And if you’re up for a challenge, join me in this effort and let me know you’re doing so by posting a comment. It’s an opportunity to make a difference in our world and to educate our kids about the reduction of unnecessary excess.
Off soapbox now…
March 27, 2008 @ 11:46 am
My dad and stepmom were ahead of the curve. They’ve been toting their own bags to stores — and getting odd looks — for years. I’ve finally gotten with the program. It’s easy to remember to take my bags because I need them to tote my returnable milk bottles.
Baby steps … baby steps!