Plastic Bags

I was recently sent this link to a slide show created by a newspaper in Stroudsberg, PA called the Pocono Record. It really touched me so I though I would pass on the link to any and all interested.

I'm no bleeding heart, but I think this is a pretty important cause. I purchased a few re-usable bags my self in the past few months and just earlier today downloaded a pattern to sew tote bags that can be re-used. I plan on making these and giving them as Christmas presents to friends and family. I'm pretty broke this year, so at least it's something better than a cheesy card or something!

Take a look at the slide show and see if you're willing to make a change in your shopping habit. Even if you just bring ONE re-usable bag into the grocery store, it makes a difference. I now have 4 of them. It helps when bringing in the groceries, too. The baggers at the store tend to over-stuff the sturdier reusable version. This means less trips to the car! Hooray!

http://www.poconorecord.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080506/MULTIMEDIA02/80505016