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We have all heard about the devastating effects on our planet from plastic bag waste. Now there is help! ConservingNow.com has taken my passion for recycling and reusing into an incredible website. You can learn about green living, buy unique reminder products and find the tools to teach your friends and family to say good bye plastic bags and hello going green. If you look at one website today (besides mine!!) make it ConservingNow.com!
Lisa LaPorta, Designer
Lisa LaPorta on ConservingNow

For many years I have been anti-plastic bag - not only do I carry my own trendy re-usable bags, but I also annoy shoppers by showing them off and suggesting they also become... 'Bag-ist'! Organizations like conservingnow.com are successfully and quite rightly making plastic bag users feel very naughty!
Clive Pearse, Host of HGTV hit shows Designed To Sell and HGTV Design Star
Clive Pearse on ConservingNow

We hear exciting, interesting and wonderful things from our community!

Here are some of the comments we’ve received:

 

Macaroni Kids and ConservingNow - A Great Partnership!

Andrea Spaar from Macaroni Kids recently wrote this review about ConservingNow.  We couldn't have been more thrilled to see that she was as excited to work with us as we were to work with her and other Macaroni Kids.  We absolutely love to see our kits in action and to hear about the tremendous success parents and teachers are having teaching their kids about the planet and living plastic bag free.  It is our challenge as parents and role models - and well, moms like this are the reason we are all having so much success!  Thanks Andrea!  Keep up the good work!

See Andrea's original post here: http://new-orleans.macaronikid.com/article/36880/macaroni-planet

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Plastic Bags?.....Forget About It!

By: PM Andrea Spaar from Summit-Short Hills, NJ

If you are like me, you leave a stack of reusable grocery bags in your car, and it is not until you are standing in the checkout line that you realize that you have left them in the car again!

You may want to familiarize with www.ConservingNow.com. Meghan and Gayle experienced the same problem and decided to do something about it. As a result, this mother-daughter team created www.ConservingNow.com, dedicated to raising environmental awareness by focusing on one simple task: eliminating plastic shopping bags. Its three primary goals are simple:

Here’s how www.ConservingNow.com achieves these goals:

Changing Behavior: The free car window static cling is very helpful for busy and distracted moms. Most of us understand the harmful effects of plastic on our environment, but old habits die hard and we can all use a helpful reminder. Gayle says, "Our community members tell us that our reminders really work, and they no longer forget their bags when leaving the car."

Educating a new generation of environmental stewards: Parents can start with a household survey that they can download from the site (www.conservingnow.com). This is a great way to get the family involved and help them understand just how many plastic bags they are using each week. Check out their website for more great suggestions.

A powerful voice for community change: ConservingNow.com offers classroom kits that can be purchased by parents (sold at cost) for their child's classroom (http://www.conservingnow.com/products-education-kits). These kits include static clings for each family, a reusable bag for every child to customize and decorate, extensive teacher curriculum materials, and a grade appropriate eco book for the classroom along with an oversized cotton tote for the teacher. These kits receive rave reviews from the teachers and parents and are ideal for educating and involving an entire classroom and their families in this important initiative.

Their efforts have paid off big-time--so far, they have distributed over 70,000 static clings, which has translated into over 35 MILLION plastic bags out of our landfills, gutters, and oceans.

“It seems so simple, but the feedback from community members has been overwhelmingly positive. They no longer forget their bags.”  Now, if they could only tell me how many bags to bring, since when I do remember, I often underestimate how many bags I need! One of their best sellers is the ultra-sturdy oversized cotton tote, which looks a lot bigger and sturdier than my current bags, maybe I will switch to those instead.

Their website is full of great information. To learn more about this great company, go to ConservingNow.com.  To request your own FREE car window static cling, click here. To shop for ConservingNow.com products, click here.  To support ConservingNow.com's efforts and become a fan on their Facebook page, click here.

Thanks to Gayle and Meghan for helping make this planet a better place for us and generations to come!
 

09/27/2010 - 12:20
We Love Our Fans!

Once a week it is my task to gather all of the comments people have made about ConservingNow in the previous week.  It is absolutely the pleasure of my week.  Its such a great feeling to know that not only are we helping to save the planet, but that people are really passionate and interested in our ideas.  Our fans are so incredible, and these comments prove it.  Please read through them.  In doing so, you will find a wonderful group of people committed to living their lives in as green a way as possible.  Our hats go off to them!  Thanks everyone for always making me smile!

 

John J. of Quebec, Canada writes, “What a good idea!”

Jenna H. writes, “I want to change the world one step at a time”
 
Evan D. writes, “Keep up the great work, guys!”
 
Michael S. of Edmonton, Canada writes, “I think this is great! Anything to help conserve, but my memory fails me - this can help both! Thanx for the great idea!!”
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achel R. of Amhurst, MA writes, “Someone recommended this since I'm always halfway to where I'm going when I remembered I've left my bags in the pantry :)"
 
Patricia B. of British Columbia, Canada writes, ”Thanks! What a great idea!”
 
Jennifer L. of Ontario, Canada writes, “I heard about your from an online blog :) This is such a great idea since I'm always forgetting my bags!”
 
Natalie B. of New Brunswick, Canada writes, “Through a friend... I think She got tired of hearing me say I forgot my bags again LOL Thank You :)”
 
Mary G. from Ontario, Canada writes, “My friend has one in her car! And I wanted one!”
 
Deborah M. of Ontario, Canada writes, “I heard about you from another email company and other people have told me of this fantastic idea!”
 
W. H. H. of Tyler, TX writes, “ I am really excited about your product!”
 
Dianne C. of Amarillo, TX writes, “It makes sense. I always forget my bags.”
 
Walter M. of Port Charlotte, FL writes, “Thank you what a great idea!”
 
Melissa B. of Chelsea, OK writes, “My sister let me know about you guys shortly after hearing about you herself through friends. Sis is VERY environmentally friendly and into all the reduce, reuse, recycle stuff etc. She actually lives that way. She's even becoming an expert on alternative energy sources etc.”
 
Cynthia H. of Portland, OR writes, “A friend sent me the link. I think it is a great idea.”
 
Heather F. of Indianapolis, IN writes, “My mom loves your site and told me to check it out and I finally did - it's amazing”!
 
Jolene T. of Bellevue, KY writes, “I FOUND YOU THROUGH FREEBIEFIX.COM WHICH I AM SO GLAD I DID BECAUSE I CAN NEVER REMEBER TO GRAB MY RECYCLED BAGS OUT OF THE CAR WHEN I GO SHOPPING AND THESE WINDOW CLINGS WILL DEFINITELY HELP ME! WHO EVER INVENTED THESE IS VERY SMART THANK YOU!”
 
Lorraine D. of Coursegold, CA writes, “I always bring my own bags to Raley's when I shop. They take off 5 cents for every bag I use and that can add up. Thank you!”
 
Lise F. of Ontario, Canada writes, ”I always forget my bags and this will help! Thank you!”
 
Linda C. of Harriman, TN writes, “A friend told me.  So I wanted to tell ppl by showing this hanging on my window “
 
Alea B. of Cincinatti, OH writes, “A friend told me about this - I'm a huge environment lover”
 
Alex P. of Portland, OR writes, “Thanks for doing this! Now I'll remember too ;) I always leave mine in the car and have to run back out :P”
 
Kristina N. of Archibold, OH writes, “I love the thought of trying to get everyone to recycle. Thank you”
 
Casey D. of Beardstown, KY writes, “My friend told me about this, she loves hers!”
 
Kimberly G. of Palmetto, GA writes, “Love your site ^_^”
 
Gina A. of Bel Air, MD writes, “I do nothing but bring my own bags to stores now - even Target, etc. People only think to bring bags to grocery stores! Thanks for promoting this!”
 
Brittny W. of Chaska, MN writes, “This sounds really neat! I cant wait to get one in the mail!”
 
Madeeha S. of Maple, Canada writes, “I was searching on the internet for useful tools, and I came across this and think it will be a great help in remembering my bags because I always forget.”
 
Cynthia L. of Ontario, Canada writes, “THIS WOULD BE GREAT, BECAUSE I AM ALWAYS FORGETTING THE BAGS IN THE CAR AND HAVE TO RETURN TO THE CAR AND GET SOME OUT OF THE TRUNK”
 
Andrea D. of Oak Park, IL writes, “Someone posted this link in the comments section of an article on the Chicago Tribune website. The article was about making eco responsible choices. This is a FABULOUS idea by the way! Although half of my struggle is remembering to bring the bags from the house to the car- so maybe you can make something for that too!”
 
Celine D. of Quebec, Canada writes, “I heard of you on facebook excellent reviews!”
 
Lynzie M. of Manitou, KY writes, “This is a great idea! I have 10 reusable grocery bags, and forget them all the time. Maybe now I won't!”
 
Lauren K. of Star, NC writes, “I am so glad to find you. I love using my reusable shopping bags. I believe in recycling everything.”
 
Heather E. of Middletown, CT writes, “From a window cling I saw on a car when I was walking through the stop and shop parking lot. :o)”
 
Clara M. of Ontario, Canada writes, “Was told via a forum about your cool products to support our environment and opted for the free window cling! I always find myself forgetting my bags!!!”
 
Helen K. of Ontario, Canada writes, “It's a great idea to have a sticky to remember your bags!”
 
Caitlin S. of Ontario, Canada writes, “I heard about this website from a colleague of mine. And for the fact that, I always forget my reusable bags. Thanks!“
 
Melissa I. of Ontario, Canada writes, “I have bags, but I'm always forgetting them at home and since we live an hour out of town I can't just scoot home to get them! What a great idea!!!!”
 
Kelly K. of British Columbia, Canada writes, “Thank you so much this will remind me every time...such a wonderful idea! xoxo Kelly!”
 
Teresa D. of British Columbia, Canada writes, “I think that this is a great idea as I all ways get half way to the grocery store when I remember that I have forgotten my bags. Thank you so much.”
 
Lina D. of British Columbia, Canada writes, “This is a really handy reminder to bring my reusable bags into superstore with me! I always forget too. Thank you!!”
 
Tammy B. of Nova Scotia, Canada writes, “This static cling is perfect. Sometimes we forget our bags and we live out of town, so this will be great to have in the vehicle.”
 
Jill S. of Saskatchewan, Canada writes, “A friend of mine found this site. I’m glad ppl support these causes”
 
Christina L. of Ontario, Canada writes, “I saw your ad on Facebook and decided that it was for me because I have been against the use of plastic bags, especially in grocery stores, for the longest time. I always re-use my bags of course!”
 
Marty D. of Banner Elk, NC writes, “A friend sent me the link because she knows I prefer the cloth bags or even the paper ones that I can reuse rather than the plastic ones. “
 
Diane G. of Brooks, GA writes, “I googled "reusable bag reminders" I found a few cool things but yours is what I was looking for Free and sticks in the window. Thanks”
 
L. R. of Saskatchewan, Canada writes, ”This is a great idea. I have so many reusable totes and never seem to remember them when I'm making quick trips. It gets frustrating. A reminder like this would be excellent. :)”
 
Patricia S. of Alberta, Canada writes, “I think it's fantastic!”
 
Angie B. of St Louis, MO writes, “A friend told me which is great because I keep bags in my car but I forget to take them into the store with me. Hopefully, this will help me remember. Maybe it will remind others that happen to be walking past my car too. Thank you.”
 
April B. of Ontario, Canada writes, “My husband actually keeps tote bags in his vehicle but forgets about them all the time. Thanks”
 
Mira P. of Manitoba, Canada writes, “A wonderful website”
 
Corie R. of Ontario, Canada writes, “I heard about you through coolcanucks what a great site you have! Thanks so much!!!”
 
Sandy M. of British Columbia, Canada writes, “Sister told me - I think this is a great idea!”
 
Lisa A. of British Columbia, Canada writes, “I saw a sticker of yours on my friends car window so I asked how to get it and she told me about you :)”
 
Joycelyn S. of Ontario, Canada writes, “I am a firm believer in reusable bags and do my best to have them with me ALL the time. Good luck.”
 
Erin B. of Lansing, MI writes, “awesome message!”
 
Jessica C. of Deep Water, WV writes, “Great that you are doing this it is a way to get people to remember and even myself to remember to grab my bags!“
 
Lisa M. from Lake Worth, FL writes, “Online through a friends Facebook page, she loves her cling and I have a feeling I will too, I can't tell you how many times I've gone to go shopping and forget to bring my reusable totes! Hopefully now, I'll never forget them!!”
 
Amber S. from Robesonia, PA writes, “This is a great idea!"
 
Kim M. of Alberta, Canada writes, “I heard from a friend. Thank you and can't wait to get it. :)”
 
Reeny G. of New London, WI writes, ”This is great - I work at a grocery store and people are always saying - oh my bags are in the car; including myself!”
 
Sierra A. of Peoria, AZ writes, ”I think this is great and will help save the earth by reminding people 2 bring there own bag.”
 
Theresa D. of Newfoundland, Canada writes, “I saw your clings on the car of a neighbor. I asked them about it and they directed me here. I think it's great! It not only serves as a reminder to the individual in the car, but it also generates a great deal of awareness in others. Just seeing the cling on someone’s vehicle has the power to get them thinking, and talking, about conservation.”
 
Smitty V. of Dublin, PA writes, “Saw it on someone else’s window and i loveeddd it!”
 
Amy C. of Bel Air, MD writes, “I have ordered items from this site before and love them and now that I gave away all my window clings I need one for myself!! Thank you!“
 
Sarah D. of Alberta, Canada writes, “A friend sent me an e-mail to your link. She said it suits me because I always try to bring my own bags!”
 
Matthew B. of Sterling, IL writes, “I found you guys on the internet and I love what you are doing!”
 
Chelsea L. of Page, AZ writes, “I saw a lady with one on her window and asked her about it”
 
Christina H. of Durant, OK writes, “I'm trying to use more totes, when I can remember I have about 4 now I keep in the back of my car, hopefully this will remind me to actually bring them in the store lol.”

 

08/15/2010 - 20:47
And the positive comments never stop!

Another day, another round of positive comments!  Keep them coming!  We love hearing about the success our fans are having with our clings, and more importantly - that you are all remembering to bring your reusable bags!  Keep up the good work!

Stacy C. from Woodbine, NJ writes, "I always use my bags at the grocery, but always forget them at places like Target and the mall.  I looooove this idea, and will forward it to all my friends.  Thank you!!"

Judy C. from Taylors, SC writes, "What a GREAT idea!!  I always get angry with myself when I forget my bags!!"

Gabby F. from Burlington, NC writes, "I am very impressed!"

Kevin H. from Little Elm, TX writes, "What an awesome idea so we don't forget out bags again!"

06/22/2010 - 13:27
Our Community Members are so Dedicated to Living Plastic Bag Free!

These are my favorite posts!  I never get tired of reading about our wonderful community members and hearing about how much our cling has helped them to remember their bags when shopping!  Its such a simple reminder - but it really works!!  If you don't have one already - sign up today!  You'll be so glad you did!  http://www.conservingnow.com/content/get-free-static-window-cling-your-car

Claudia C. of Greenville, TN writes "I think it's great because I have TONS of reusable bags but I forget them at home half the time."

Michael R. of Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada writes "Found your site actually quite incidentally. However, once here, I decided to nose around, and see what you were about. Interesting.. And, what a marvelous idea to offer (free), the window clings! How can anyone possibly forget their own reusable bags after seeing that cling day after day. lol Fantastic idea! Wishing you continued success in all your endeavours.."
 
Charlotte T. of Kensington, Prince Edward Island writes "Checking on internet about conservation, these are great logos, can't wait to have it on my car, it irks me to see those plastic bags everyone carries, they need to no longer be available for the public. Great website thank you"
 
Ashley T. of Galveston, TX writes "This is a wonderful idea! My husband and I are always talking about how we need a reminder in our car to bring in our bags!"
 
Tracy M. of Hamilton, Ontario writes "Word of mouth. We should ALL be doing our part! Thanks for helping me spread the word with your decal."
 
Eryn J. of Belleville, Ontario writes "From a friend, who found a link to your site online. What a fantastic idea!"
 
Jill H. of Surrey, British Columbia writes "I saw it on a website for people who like to find good deals. Love this idea, as my daughter is the next Al Gore and is always freaking out on me if she sees plastic bags from the stores because I forgot to take my clothes ones in the store. In fact she gave me 6 cloth bags as my mothers day present. LOL."
 
Kari M. of Grand Prairie, Alberta writes "A friend told me about your stickers. I often forget to bring my bags, but remember just as I enter the stores."
 
Britney H. of Hickory, North Caroline writes " I love what u do and I cannot wait to order more and to get more involved"
 
Kaira G. of Grand Prairie, Alberta, Canada writes "I'm always looking for more ways to be green. I have found your site and it is awesome, thank you."
 
Naomi R. of San Francisco, CA writes "Great idea -- keep it up!"
 
Alyssa H. of Mt Gilead, Ohio writes "I love what you do."
 
Kim M. of Hamilton, Ontario, CA writes "What a really neat idea!! A friend was telling me about this."
 
Brenda W. of Emporia, VA writes "Discussion on Paperbackswap.com - suggested as a way to remember to use those bags - and I need a memory aid!"
 
Catarina W. of Holland, NY writes "I stumbled upon this website while searching for 'green' products, and I would really like this!
 
Robin M. of Okmulgee, OK writes "As my husband and I use canvas shopping bags, we have often gone into the store and left them in the car, which of course requires a trip back out to the car! Thanks!"

 

06/14/2010 - 14:33
Our School Kits Rock!

ConservingNow is so proud to support students and young people learning about the environment, especially about the pollution and toxins of plastic bags!  We know that teaching our children to always bring a reusable bag will stop the madness of plastic bags and their effects on our planet.  Recently, Ms. Farrell's class spent a day learning about the oceans and the environment using the lesson plan and supplies in our classroom kit!  The kids had a great time and sent some incredible (and beautiful!) pictures to share!  The children choose the theme of an earth and hand prints to decorate their bags - way to go guys!! Your bags look great!

06/11/2010 - 09:39