ConservingNow.com Bring Your Own Bag Pledge

I started using cotton/canvas bags when the whole foods grocery I shopped at started charging for paper bags. That was more than 25 years ago, and I am still using some of my original bags! I launder when soiled, resew and repair when needed. I keep a set we use just for food shopping at home, and other bags for general shopping in each car. An easy way to remember to use them is to set your purse on top of them in the car. You'll more easily remember to take both into the store when you shop. Soon it'll be such a habit you won't need reminders. I also have sewn cloth drawstring bags with a clear pocket to wrap holiday gifts in (yes, the recipients know I want the "gift wrap" back - but they all like them so much I've had to sew batches for friends and family members.) And I keep one cloth tote bag for each of the organizations or important persons in my life, and use them to accumulate materials I need for the meetings or things I want to pass along (like a book to my sister).

I have used reusable bags for some time now. When they try to give me plastic, I ask them to remove them and place it in the reusuable bags I have. One grocery story pays you a nickle for every bag they do not use. I ask them to save it and purchase a bag for someone that does not have one.

We've been using cloth bags for our shopping for years. When we were car free and living in town cloth bags were the way to go, they held more and were easier to carry and when you are walking or taking the bus those are very important considerations. I've found that now that we have a car and a baby I tend to forget the bags. I am so busy trying to make sure we have all the baby stuff with us that it isn't until we arrive at the store that I remember the bags. I'm hoping your window cling helps me remember in our driveway instead. Thank you.

I love what you are doing to spread the word about the problem with plastic bags. I'm doing the same. A few years ago I began a small scale plastic bag recycling program from my kitchen table. I'm now recycling for over 20 families and together we've kept over 4500 of them out of the waste stream by repurposing them into beautiful reusables. Check out our work at http://www.FatBottomBags.com Thanks for all you are doing to help make the world greener Christi

I am ecstatic I came across this! I posted this link on my Facebook and have encouraged friends & family to recycle, reuse, and reduce! Keep up the good work!

What a great way to start making a difference and to spread the word!

I'm glad to see the awareness in new places! I think every store should tax on plastic to encourage the use of reusable bags. My family is comitted and will continue to raise awareness in the efforts to conserve this planet :)

I signed for my family and raise awareness to everyone else.

Great initiative!

Congratulations Megan and Gayle for taking up the charge on this important issue. Lots of small steps by many, many people make great change.

I am glad I stumbled upon this new website. I am committed and so are my friends! Let's get going.

Thank you for the work you are doing. My family and I are committed to doing all we can! I've ordered my set of bags today. Lori, Macungie, PA