I made it my New Year’s Resolution to stop getting plastic bags when shopping. I’ve been doing pretty well so far as I discovered the other day that I didn’t have any bags left to use as trash can liners for the bathroom. I guess it would be greener of me to not use trash bags in the bathroom at all, but I like how clean and easy it is to just lift the bag out when it needs to be emptied.
I purchased a set of these bags in cranberry for myself, and since my mom admired them the last time I went home, she is getting a set of four in Moroccan blue for Mother’s Day. They’re strong and roomy, much softer on your hands to carry when heavy than plastic bags, and the best part is that they fold up into a tiny little square and tuck into their attached pouch. I keep one in my purse all the time and the other three in the car for grocery shopping. I like to think about how many plastic bags I haven’t used, and giving my mom a set will double that impact. A similar product can be found here and comes in fantastic colors, but the attached pouch is what sold me on the Acme bags.
I used to think my parents were just incredibly cheap, but I’ve realized that they actually live pretty greenly. They keep and use the same products and cars for ages. I have an “it’s old and I’m sick of it… replace it!” mentality, but they use the same things for decades, not out of financial necessity, but just because they don’t really NEED something new. I think I may still have a thing or two to learn from the folks.
