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Totes and Bags

Drop your Baggage this Summer

Monday, May 12th, 2008

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by Crosby Noricks

There’s a growing trend of stores banning single-use plastic shopping bags, and celebrities like Sarah Michelle Gellar are getting prepared. The former Buffy the Vampire Slayer was recently spotted carrying several green reusable bags into Trader Joes. However, reusable bags aren’t just for the grocery store. Beach bag, overnight bag, gym bag, random stuff in the car bag, random bag of stuff in the living room you can’t be bothered to put away… life presents multiple opportunities to cart around, or hide, one’s stuff.

Rather than using an assemblage of old plastic and paper bags, take a cue from the celebrities (and fashion designers who are all about this trend) and consider introducing several cute, stylish reusable bags into your daily routine. Made out of canvas, cotton, and other eco-friendly materials, these totes come in all sizes, colors and designs so you can be sure to find the best reusable tote for your lifestyle and budget. (more…)