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Living Plastic Free

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ISABELLA FERNANDEZ
ISABELLA FERNANDEZ

Tote Bags

I own six tote bags. I didn’t plan on collecting them, it just kind of happened. Two from Barnes & Noble, one from MiraCosta, one from Joann’s, one I got from a competition, and another I grabbed because it was on sale and looked cool. Now they’ve taken over a pile in my room, and i’m fine with it. My favorite is from a show choir competition at John Boroughs High School. It says “I ❤️ M@W”, which stands for Men at Work. No, not the band (though that would be funny) it’s the name of one of the competing groups. That bag reminds of a day full of quick costume changes, ridiculously squeaky microphones, and way too much hair spray. To me it’s not just a tote; it’s a time capsule I can carry groceries and supplies in. Switching to reusable bags like these is a small change, but a big difference. every time I bring one instead of using a plastic bag, that one has piece of trash en ding up in a landfill or floating down a street into a storm drain. whenever I’m going out with friends I always bring one and I keep one in my backpack just in case. Two add-ons is that you look awesome with a tote bag rather than a cheap Earth ruining plastic bag. Plus, they can actually carry more than three items without tearing— looking at you, thin grocery store bags. So yes, my tote bag habit is partly about convenience and partly about sentiment, but it’s also a way I can reduce my impact without spending extra money or making some huge lifestyle change. I just get to use bags I like, carry my stuff, and feel a bit better knowing I’m not adding to the pile of plastic waste out there.
I own six tote bags. I didn’t plan on collecting them, it just kind of happened. Two from Barnes & Noble, one from MiraCosta, one from Joann’s, one I got from a competition, and another I grabbed because it was on sale and looked cool. Now they’ve taken over a pile in my room, and i’m fine with it. My favorite is from a show choir competition at John Boroughs High School. It says “I ❤️ M@W”, which stands for Men at Work. No, not the band (though that would be funny) it’s the name of one of the competing groups. That bag reminds of a day full of quick costume changes, ridiculously squeaky microphones, and way too much hair spray. To me it’s not just a tote; it’s a time capsule I can carry groceries and supplies in. Switching to reusable bags like these is a small change, but a big difference. every time I bring one instead of using a plastic bag, that one has piece of trash en ding up in a landfill or floating down a street into a storm drain. whenever I’m going out with friends I always bring one and I keep one in my backpack just in case. Two add-ons is that you look awesome with a tote bag rather than a cheap Earth ruining plastic bag. Plus, they can actually carry more than three items without tearing— looking at you, thin grocery store bags. So yes, my tote bag habit is partly about convenience and partly about sentiment, but it’s also a way I can reduce my impact without spending extra money or making some huge lifestyle change. I just get to use bags I like, carry my stuff, and feel a bit better knowing I’m not adding to the pile of plastic waste out there.

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ISABELLA FERNANDEZ
ISABELLA FERNANDEZ
27 days ago · joined the group.
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isavelmorenoisavelmoreno
isavelmoreno

Reusable bag

I have officially switched from single use plastic bags to a very large reusable bag. I started shopping for my kids back to school supplies. I always buy extras for their classrooms, and I usually buy a little at a time. I break it down to a few trips before school starts. I realized I have been buying way too many plastic bags during these last few back to school shopping trips. Since they have been a lot, I have accumulated a ton of plastic bags that I honestly won't use. This reusable bag is such a great size, and I don’t need more than 1 or 2 for any shopping trip or the grocery store. I would literally be cutting down hundreds of plastic bags I’d use with this one bag. And best of all, it was so inexpensive, I got it at the thrift shop! So on top…

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isavelmorenoisavelmoreno
isavelmoreno
28 days ago · joined the group.
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