Archive for February, 2010
Market Totes Are the Green Way To Shop!
According to the EPA, it is estimated that between 500 billion and one trillion plastic bags are consumed worldwide each year. Although, many people reuse plastic bags around the house, millions still end up as litter or in landfills. It can take hundreds of years for these bags to decompose. Nevertheless, Americans are gobbling up plastic bags at the grocery store. It is estimated that at 
least 80% of shoppers use plastic. Sometimes using one bag for just a couple of items. Although, plastic bags are greener than the old brown paper bags, there is still a much greener alternative to plastic — the reusable market tote.
Already a popular item in Europe, the Eco-Friendly and lightweight Market Tote/Carrying Bag is becoming increasingly popular in the U.S. This stylish tote can also be used as a picnic basket outdoors or a fruit basket indoors. Here are some of the features:
* Polyester Fiber
* Very lightweight
* Metal Feet on the Bottom
* Rubber grip on handle
* Zipper Closure
* Collapsible for easy storage.
Be sure to check out our selection of market totes before your next trip to the grocery store.
