Monday, February 04, 2008

doing my part


Our family has decided to try get a little greener. When old lights burn out we replace them with flourescent bulbs, wh're recycling when possible, and just recently I bought these shopping bags to take the place of plastic grocery bags. They're $1 each at Walmart and I love them. It took a little getting used to, but I actually prefer them over plastic bags now. They hold a lot, they're super sturdy, and although it's not much, I feel like I'm doing my part to help the environment.

9 comments:

Melinda said...

I need those, although I haven't seen them at my Wal-Mart! Good job, Mandie.

Amanda said...

That is AWESOME!!!! I haven't been back to wal-mart (only super T) so I haven't seen those!

Ginny said...

I guess that would mean I'd have to remember where I put them! They look really great! Does it really have that saying on it?

Mandie said...

yeah. cool, huh?

Jenny said...

I think those are awesome. I think I'm going to try them out!

Tara said...

GO, Mandie! I have to admit I have some tree hugger in me and always love it when someone else gets excited about going "green"!

Tara said...

I forgot to say- the only bad thing about bringing your own bag is that the cashiers act like they've never seen such a thing and like you're asking them to do something so difficult. Oh well!

Kelly said...

You inspired me to throw a ton of stuff in my recycle bin. Sure, it takes a bit of effort, but it's like a WHOLE EXTRA TRASH CAN!!! Wahooo!!!!

Mandie said...

Oh, I know! Especially at Walmart where they've got those revolving things. But I honestly don't feel bad at all. If they complain, I'd be like, Hey. I'm saving the earth here. Deal with it. :)