My Eco Bag - The Shopping Solution for Reducing and Reusing

Reusable shopping bags are a must have for every eco-savvy consumer, but a normal family grocery trip isn't always easy with typical reusable totes.  Kristen Brown, founder of Green Waste Solutions, has created the answer - a convenient, easy to store system of 4 versatile shopping bags.

My Eco Bag System can replace 15 to 30 disposable bags with each use, eliminating about 700 bags per family from the waste stream each year.  Each bag is designed to be easy to lift and a breeze to carry, with the ability to hold as much as 40 pounds, making it an ideal system for both city and urban shoppers.

About the System

The 4-piece eco shopping solution nests together for easy storage, then fits perfectly within your shopping cart for convenient and timely checkout.  Every component to My Eco Bag System has a specific function at the store, perfectly organizing your weekly purchases and saving as much time at home as it does at the store.

• The smallest bag, 13 by 8 by 15, features fabric bands to keep glass jars and bottles in place during transport.
• A 14 by 9 by 15 bag boasts an insulated liner and zipper closure - ideal for cold foods and frozen items that need protection during longer drives.
• The third bag, measuring 17 by 10 by 17, is designed with an easy to clean anti-bacterial liner to carry fresh fruits and vegetables.
• The largest bag, 18 by 11 by 17, holds boxes, cans, and the rest of your supplies while also providing storage for the entire system when the bags are not in use.

All the bags are made of 100% recyclable polypropylene 5 and are created to be a long lasting replacement to disposable paper and plastic.  Durable handles and roomy interiors are sure to make My Eco Bag System a favorite household staple.

Get Your Eco Bag System

My Eco Bag System, along with other chic reusable shopping bag models in the works, are available through the Grocery Bag Solution website.  The 4-bag system is just $29.95, plus a $4.95 shipping and handling fee.  

My Eco Satchel - an oversized everyday bag with plenty of compartments and pockets, as well as My Eco Tote - a stylish, triangular shaped bag, ideal for commuters, will both be available soon through the website.

Ship Green This Season with Eco-Friendly Packaging Materials

Thousands of packages will be making their way around the globe over the next few weeks as gifts are exchanged with family and friends both near and far.  Holiday shipping can have a huge impact on the planet - not just the fossil fuels burned to transport those gifts, but the boxes, paper, tape, and other packaging supplies that make their way to the landfill after the season is over.

There are lots of ways to minimize the environmental impact of shipping - the most economical being to reuse and recycle what you already have.  If you've already recycled your leftover boxes and newspapers, check out the comprehensive line of eco-friendly shipping materials from CareMail.

CareMail offers everything you need to ship eco-friendly this season, from solvent-free packaging tape to post-consumer recycled boxes and mailers:

Ideal for books, CDs, and other small but fragile gift ideas, CareMail cushioned mailers are available in 3 convenient sizes.  The mailers are cushioned with recycled newsprint and made from renewable resources rather than plastic.  They are also completely recyclable.

CareMail shipping boxes are also 100% recyclable and are made from 90% post-consumer materials.  The durable boxes are available in 4 sizes to accommodate most of your gift-shipping needs.  

Eco-friendly packing is covered with CareMail's product line as well.  Greenwrap is the perfect alternative to bubble wrap and is made from biodegradable recycled fibers.  76% of the materials come from certified sustainable forests and the material is recyclable after use.  Post-consumer recycled Kraft paper is excellent for packing delicate items and can also double as eco-friendly gift wrap.  

You'll also find post-consumer recycled Eco Packing to provide shock absorption and cushioning for those fragile gifts and biodegradable, static-free packing peanuts - made of corn and potato starch from CareMail. 

 

Where to Buy

CareMail's eco-friendly shipping supplies can be purchased at Staples or online at Amazon and the Green Postal Store.

Images: kevindooley, The Green Postal Store