I’m sure you all have heard about reusable shopping bags – it’s the new trend in the green world. A reusable shopping bag, sometimes called bag for life is a type of shopping bag which can be reused several or even many times: this is an alternative of single use paper or plastic bags. It is often made from fabric such as canvas, woven synthetic fibers, or a thick plastic that is more durable than disposable plastic bags, allowing multiple use. Reusable shopping bag is a kind of carrier bags, which is available for sale in supermarkets and apparel shops. Reusable shopping bag requires less waste of natural resources such as oil and less emission of carbon dioxide to produce than plastic bags.
I can’t remember exactly where I first saw this but after cruising the site I bought myself one. It took me forever to decide which one was for me…they have such a huge selection!
I keep going back to look at their products and someday soon I know I will buy myself another BUT FIRST I’m going to give one away to some special reader!
The Monochromatic – for understated yet tasteful flair that is not narrative, not thematic and not gender specific. Envirosax has respected what black and white can still do _ something that stylish men and women intuitively know. The Monochromatic - strong, uncomplicated, uncompromising and unmistakable.
Lightweight polyester, portable, and waterproof, with reinforced seams, this surprisingly large bag can hold a weight the equivalent of two supermarket plastic bags.
Bag dimensions (unrolled) 19.5” x 16.5”
Weight capacity 44 lbs
Bag dimensions (rolled-up) 4” x 1.5”
Bag weight 1.4 oz
Pouch size 9” x 6”
I am giving this away in honor of my new job from which I just received my first paycheck!! There are two ways to enter, the first one is mandatory:
1. In a comment answer this question: Would you even use this bag as a re-usable shopping bag? Why or why not?
2. Tweet about this giveaway, including this link to the giveaway: http://bit.ly/4ekXVY. (My twitter account: @rachieann) In a separate comment, link to your tweet.
Giveaway ends Monday, October 19, 2009 at Noon central time.
Megan
October 12, 2009 @ 3:08 PM
Exciting! Last night, Husband and I had a discussion about how we’d like to be more environmentally friendly, along with eating (mostly) organic. I’d love to get one of these bags to try out so that I can buy more in the future! When we grocery shop, we come home with so many plastic bags, and I always save them, but I absolutely hate them. It’d be so nice to not have to use them anymore!
Olga
October 12, 2009 @ 11:12 PM
I would definitely use this bag at the grocery store. Not only does it look great but I wouldn’t have to use the plastic bags which are bad on the environment!
Jessie C.
October 13, 2009 @ 1:31 AM
Definitely. This is such a pretty and good size bag, not only it’s good for grocery shopping, but also the daily carryall bag. Love it!
Jessie C.
October 13, 2009 @ 1:33 AM
http://twitter.com/tcarolinep/status/4829388680 tweet and @tcarolinep follower.
Erin
October 13, 2009 @ 11:43 AM
I think this bag would be useful for two reasons. First off, you won’t have all those plastic bags around the house cluttering everything up. Two, I think it would be smart to use to lose weight. Think about it, you can’t carry a lot with this bag, so you end up getting food you need rather than junk food.
jordan
October 13, 2009 @ 1:48 PM
i would for SURE use a reuseable bag! i love being earth friendly & with something so cute? of course!!!
you’re so generous, rachie! maybe i’ll have to do a giveaway on my new blog sometime soon. i think it’d be fun!
Jessica
October 13, 2009 @ 1:59 PM
That bag is so cute. I think more people will consider carrying them now that they’re more stylish. I bought one a long time ago but it wasn’t very cute and I never used it *shame*
Jenny
October 14, 2009 @ 2:51 PM
First of all, I miss you!!!!!! Lunch Friday? Facebook or text me.
Second, Yes, I would use that bag, but probably not as a shopping bag just because I always forget to use those things. I also use old wal-mart bags as trash bags for my little trash cans at my house, so to be honest, I kind of recycle them a bit anyway. But I’m not going to lie, I’d probably use that black bag as a purse or tote! It’s adorable!
Jenny
October 14, 2009 @ 2:55 PM
tweet tweet! http://twitter.com/msujennylou/status/4870130638
Tabitha
October 15, 2009 @ 12:10 AM
Thank you so much for visiting me on my SITS Day!!
Pam
October 16, 2009 @ 4:31 PM
This is a great idea! I will have to go visit that site too. Well, I would use it grocery shopping, when I go to the open market, or when I go to the whole sale market (great time to get christmas presents I might add). Frist off the bag is way cuter then some of the other reusable bags that they have out there. Second, I have resuable bags and I prefer those over the plastic or paper ones, because they just go straight into the garbage as soon as I unload my stuff. I think every store should use them.
I twitted about it, but I’m not savey enough on how to put it in this thing.
Oh, and I love the new layout. not sure if I mentioned it before.