Last Christmas, I made the effort to buy some eco natural gifts for my loved ones and since, I have been receiving lots of compliments for it. I am so glad to share my love for eco living products with them and these days, many of my good friends are carrying the eco bags I bought with them whenever they are out buying groceries.
Enough of bags and such, if you are new to environmentally friendly bags, it’s time to take a look at them. They are gorgeous and cool. Plus, they are more than just grocery bags or bags that hold your weekend shopping!
These days, carrying an eco bag in the shopping mall is more than just an eco advocacy. It has become a fashion statement for some, even the young, trendy and adventurous ones.
I must admit that it took me a while to get into the habit of bringing a reusable bag whenever I’m out shopping for groceries or other things. So don’t feel guilty if you haven’t started bringing your own bag when you are out in the mall. It takes some effort and a little time to get into the eco friendly gear. What matters most is an awareness of how we can play a part in the environment we all live in, making it a better place for our future generation.
Reusable shopping bags, recycled bags, eco friendly bags, whatever they are called – I am addicted to them!
These days, wherever I go, I notice that more and more people are carrying different styles of reusable shopping bags. More so, people are using them as shopping totes and a carry all bag. It is no longer just about being eco friendliness per se but it’s become a lifestyle! Thanks to fashion and creative designers, these reusable bags are getting prettier, more cool and artistic. They are nice and stylish enough to be used even when you are in your designer jeans and luxury attire. Besides they aren’t expensive. In fact, they are as affordable as your low cost health insurance! Yet, you can still look neat in your beach shorts and flip flops with these cool eco friendly bags. There is no fixed dress code about them and while you carry these cool reusable shopping bags, you are promoting eco living practices too.
Here are some nice reusable shopping bags I have picked up from the web – check them out!
Pretty Green Organic Cotton Classic II Bag
Made of certified organic cotton. It’s also roomier in size and in the handle and now includes an inside pocket for your keys and wallet. With gorgeous colors inspired by the changing seasons, these bags will be so fun to carry around. Reversible and lined with their signature Pretty Green lining.
GreenOne ‘Metallic Poppies’ Bag
The “anti-tote” to the plastic bag. Not one to settle for mediocrity, GreenOne creates stylish reusable shopping bags with a strong sense of purpose, quality and originality. Our mission is “Love Life and Be Yourself”. It is through this we seek to inspire self-expression, live in harmony with nature, respect our planet and each other without compromising our health. Oh and look fabulous doing it…
More than an eco-shopping bag, GreenOne Bags are designed for life. Whether it’s a trip to the local market, a lazy sojourn at the beach, a Sunday afternoon picnic or simply shopping round town, GreenOne bags fit your lifestyle.
Stewart+Brown Green Heart Tote
Stewart+Brown believes in optimizing their designs and lives to attain the highest standards of quality and functional style while extracting the bare minimum from Earth’s precious capital. Stewart+Brown practices and promotes a symbiotic and harmonious relationship between business, community, and nature. We aspire to apply the wisdom of sustainability to everything we do while inspiring others, just as we have been inspired, to do the same.
Lately, many local supermarkets are promoting “No Plastic Day” in encourage more consumers to become environmentally friendly. Some aren’t too pleased to be greeted with zero plastic bags for their groceries while others are more prepared with their own shopping bags. Maybe it’s time to look for modern ways to promote eco living amongst us!
I was thinking to myself if such efforts will help to ingrain in us the need to live an eco friendly lifestyle and the answer is ‘yes’. Many of my friends have started to slip their own eco bags into their handbags when they are out shopping. Many of these environmentally bags are funky, modern, contemporary and very stylish so it’s not the plain jute bag or dull looking shopping bag like before. I like the retro natural cotton ones with bright stunning graphics like the ones below. I mean, who would mind carrying these fashionable eco bags when out on a shopping spree? This is a nice looking cotton tote by BYOB:
Some time back, I was exchanging ideas with some friends on online auctions and we ended by surfing online eco fashion finds. This cute Melissa Shoes Anglomania Mary Jane II caught my attention. Made from Brazil with sustainable plastic, it is a great pair of shoes for any eco fashionista. Aren’t they cute?
So are you convinced now that you too can be an eco friendly fashionista with these great finds by talented designers who maximize their creativity without sacrificing on their passion for eco living?
It may seem like an odd trend but eversince the eco living movement has been launched in a big way, my favourite organic shop has decided to stop using plastic bags. I wasn’t too pleased at first cos I would be doing my usual shopping without carrying my own recycled or reusable bags. Many customers won’t pleased too but the organic shop owners continue to advocate a green living practice in their business.
I guess I have to thank the organic shop for standing firm in their advocacy for being environmental friendly and since, I have started bringing my own reusable bag to shops and stores. Living a more sustainable, environmentally friendly lifestyle is possible if we want to play our part in a green environment. You can do your part when you BRING YOUR OWN BAG when shopping, turn your lights out, turn your heat down, do more walking instead of driving, use hand painted posters instead of digital signage.
To go a step further, get your own enviromental tote bag. Made made in Canada from 100% organic cotton and are built to last a lifetime. The prints are unique, hip and original, whether designed in-house or through the Artist Series Collaborations. You will be thrilled to join in the celebrities, scenesters, soccer moms, and fashion mavens alike when you purchase your own enviromental tote, made of 100% organic cotton. It doesn’t cost much to do your part for the environment and Mother Earth, you know! Customize your own enviromental tote bag now!
I had a all girls gathering last week and it was great to meet some of my old schoolmates during the session. One of them was talking about her weight loss stories and what she did with Leptovox while I was sharing with them the wonderful finds I had in online jewelry shopping.
When it comes to online jewelry shopping, I won’t hesitate to highlight the artisan works at Novica.com. From gemstones to handmade fine jewelry, you can find all kinds of artisan works – handcrafted rugs, handpainted vases…etc. These handmade jewelry are crafted with dedication and skillful hands by artists from all over the world. Whether it’s wedding jewelry or just a keepsake jewelry, you can find all kinds of handmade jewelry in Novica.com. Shop to experience for yourself the artisan handiworks of these talented artists.
I’ve so taken by those new mini computers in the marketplace lately. With all the cool features and performance, I guess there is no need to worry about memory cards at all. What’s nice is that I can tuck the light little mini notebook into my handbag and I can whip it out anywhere and anytime I want. I’m not sure if this is eco friendly enough but I sure hope that someone will invent an eco friendly laptop in time to come. This will be the dream of every eco living individual and fan out there!
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Last weekend, we celebrated my FIL’s birthday with lots of relatives and members of the extended family. One of our relatives had returned from England for a vacation so it was a double celebration for her family.
I spotted a familiar tote bag she was carrying. Then I recalled that it was one of my favourites from Orla Kiely. It’s hard not to take a liking in Orla Kiely’s print, style and colours. The totes are always designed with the right symmetry, size, shape and style. How about this Colorful Summer Beach Totes from Orla Kiely featuring shiny laminated tote bag with the linear stem print. Inside details include zip and mobile pockets and keychain. Canvas handles with leather trim. Available in 3 colours and 2 sizes. Spacious to hold all your summer clothing, equestrian clothing, swim wear, towel, personal belongings, vanity purse and more!
You may be keen to check out the Orla Kiely summer dresses to match with your colorful summer beach tote.
Gone are the days where people buy laptops based only on performance, laptop memory and price. These days, people choose laptops based on aesthetic qualities, design and style. Not only that, you need to be carrying your laptop with no ordinary laptop bag but a cool one from Golla or an artistic one like Janine King’s. If you are familiar with Janine’s laptop cases, they are trendy, fun and very classy. Even if you are not keen on laptop cases, her casual bags are lovely to carry – they are fantastic as multi purpose bags for moms-to-be or gym goers, or anyone who loves the idea of throwing all the essentials in a bag!
When I saw my good friend pulling this cool digital gadget out of her TINKERBELLE DESIGNER BAG, I thought that was a cool thing to have. I’ve always ask hubby if he can buy me a Bluetooth headset. Somehow the headset seems to present convenience. Yet, I wonder if I will ever get used to sticking it into my ear. But I found myself admiring her limited edition bag made with Designer Marimekko fabric. I love the crimson red and subtle florets. It’s simple yet minimalist in style. This is just the bag I need for stepping to the stores and going out with my girlfriends.
