THE BEST REUSABLE BAGS FOR GROCERY SHOPPING
IF THERE IS AN EASY PLACE TO START ON ONE’S JOURNEY TO A MORE SUSTAINABLE LIFE IT IS WITH REDUCING CONSUMPTION OF SINGLE USE PLASTICS.
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127 countries now regulate plastic bags, yet plastic pollution still persists as a grave problem. While there may be reminders in place, small fees, or paper alternatives, it really is up to us as consumers to make steps towards minimizing environmentally negative behaviors. Plastic bags are only used on average for only 12 minutes, but they kill over 100,000 marine animals annually. A lot of damage caused with little reason.
The switch isn’t a difficult one, but must be a conscious one. It may require an extra thought before you step out the door, result in a couple random items in your purse, or add another item to your check list. Investing in a few reusable grocery bags that can fold up and be easily thrown into our handbag or kept in the trunk of our car will make for a environmentally friendly albeit chic grocery trip.
The average American family takes home almost 1,500 plastic shopping bags a year.
