BYOB and annoy an oil man
As we travel across the country, more and more places are sellinging re-useable bags. Makes good sense, especially if the merchant’s bag has something to promote their business. Here’s a posting from 2008 on the topic of re-useable bags and
re-cycled t-shirt grocery bag
For years I have embarrassed my children and husband by practicing BYOB (a.k.a. Bring Your Own Bag). Now BYOB is becoming a habit for many of us. Occasionally I still get a strange look from non-grocery store associates when I pull out my own bag but lately grocery store cashiers actually thank me for my BYOB habit. Pretty cool.
The other day, National Geographic’s The Intelligent Traveler blog asked, “April 22: The end of the plastic bag?” Isn’t that a great idea. (Did you know the amount of petroleum used to make 14 plastic bags could drive a car for one mile?) If the idea of BYOB and the elimination of plastic bags interests you, visit Reusablebags.com for alternatives to those flimsy bags.
Maybe you’ll want to support businesses, such as Whole Food Markets, who are actively promoting BYOB. Or you would rather get some reuseable for yourself. The Container Store has a little bag for small purchases and fits nicely in a purse or back pocket, as well as a “big boy” size great for the groceries. There is also the tried and true, always useful, open top tote bags from LL Bean . Or you could make your own. This is an easy pattern for making a personalized reusable bag.
Here’s a thought – Use the pattern to make a tote bag. Then, on Earth Day, have your children decorate one for a Grandma, Aunt, Uncle, or even themselves. Send me a picture and I’ll post it on this blog.
