On my previous post about using reusable bags when doing your everyday shopping, I mentioned a site called One Bag At A Time (http://www.onebagatatime.com/). At the time I published this post, One Bag At A Time was having security issues with its online ordering system. I'm happy to report that the security issues are fixed! I've ordered and received my bags from them and they are great. Unlike some other reusable bags, they are marked as being recyclable plastic #5, so when they wear out, you can just throw them into the recycling bin.
I wanted to take a moment to share the statistics that were listed on the tags attached to my new bags (courtesy of One Bag At A Time, of course):
* 14 plastic bags contain enough petroleum to drive a car a mile.
* 380 billion plastic bags or wraps are thrown away in American each year.
* Making a paper bag emits 70% more global warming gases than making a plastic bag.
* 0 paper bags biodegrade in landfills due to a lack of oxygen.
* Cities spend up to 17 cents per bag in disposal costs, wasting millions of tax dollars.
If you haven't gotten your reusable bags, hopefully the above statistics convince you to do so.
Take Care,
Kara
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