Baggu Lincoln Shopping Bag | Eco-Friendly Limited Edition President Purse

Posted on: Nov 13

I normally throw my support behind any new eco-friendly bags, but I must admit that this Baggu line has me scratching my head.

The brand has taken its popular reusable shopper and added a president. I'm not quite sure who would want to carry a shopper with the screen printed face of Abraham Lincoln on it, but those patriotic history lovers are sure to be pleased.

Like all Baggu bags, this limited edition Lincoln shopper is made from ripstop nylon. This fabric is lightweight, and guaranteed not to tear when carrying cans and other groceries weighing up to 25 pounds. It big enough to hold the equivalent of two or three plastic bags, but folds up into a 5 x 5 inch pouch, so you can stash it away in your handbag or pocket. Supermarket spills are no problem, as this Baggu bag is machine washable.

At $12, this Baggu bag works out to be more expensive than the brand's typical multipacks. But it is a little more fun than the traditional single-color options.

More Features of This Baggu Limited Edition Shopper

  • A gusseted bottom
  • Dual handles
  • Weighs 2 ounces

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Baggu Introduces New Affordable and Eco-Friendly Duck Bag to Their Collection

Posted on: Oct 29

Baggu's line of reusable shopping totes are environmentally-friendly, durable, and as stylish as a replacement for plastic grocery bags can be. Actually, these tough, little ripstop nylon bags are popular for more than just supermarket shopping since their cute style options, including stripes, florals, and other prints, make them appropriate for everyday use as well.

Well, now the company that brought you the Baggu Tote has added a new sibling to their collection of totes. Instead of ripstop nylon, however, this one is made from 100% recycled cotton canvas.

The recently debuted Duck Bag is as equally sturdy as the original Baggu Tote but with a different shape and convenient features. The short double handles don't seem very practical, but the longer adjustable shoulder strap is great for wearing across the body while running errands or toting around books, paperwork, or even a laptop.

The Duck Bag retails for an extremely affordable $18 and is currently available in eight colors, though I'm guessing the options will expand as the tote gains popularity. Get your own (plus maybe a few extra for Christmas gifts) on Baggu's website.

[Source: The Fashion Informer]
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Aldo Creates Limited-Edition Tote Bags for Aldo Fights Aids Initiative with YouthAIDS

Posted on: Oct 5

Budget-conscious brand Aldo has been working with YouthAIDS for the past several years for an education initiative which aims to educate young people and prevent them from becoming infected with HIV. That close partnership is continuing with a new project.

The initiative, called Aldo Fights Aids, has released a trio of limited edition reusable tote bags for its 2009 campaign. The bags were designed by the Aldo team and "inspired by the notion of unity and the desire to help." The drawings on the totes were inspired by the three chapters of Vivian Ralickas' short story Our Last Adventure: In Memory of Martha. The chapters and the totes are named "Getting Lost," "In the City," and "Jukebox."

These three bags each have a price tag of $10 and are for sale on Aldo's website and in stores. All of the proceeds from the sales will go to YouthAIDS.

"For every tote bag sold, Aldo and YouthAIDS will be able to provide one young person with the information and tools they need to protect themselves from HIV for up to six months," said YouthAIDS Founder Kate Roberts.

[Source: Style List]

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The Jesse B. Collection Surfer Shopping Bag | Reusable Fabric Handbag with Art Deco Print

Posted on: Sep 24

More of us are saying no to paper and plastic and carrying our purchases home in reusable totes. The Jesse B. Collection helps us embrace that eco-friendly trend with this Surfer Shopping Bag.

Baby blue and orange tones clash delightfully in the art deco print. They may be complementary shades, but it's not a combination we're used to seeing. With so many cotton totes around, it's those unexpected looks which help set this one apart. I love the print, so it's a shame the black logo patch interrupts it. Nameplates can be chic design features, but this one seems simply tacked on.

I'd much rather see The Jesse B. Collection logo inside. That might add some interest to this space, which right now sends me to sleep. Sure, it's big enough to carry all your shopping home. But there are no closures, no pockets, and no pouches. The plain brown fabric lining is the final insult.

The simple design makes me think I could whip this bag up myself given a little time with a sewing machine. I probably could, and with a much more interesting interior, but for just $50 I'm not sure I'd waste my time!

More Features of This Jesse B. Collection Shopping Bag

  • Dual padded handles
  • Machine washable
  • Measures 16.5 x 3 x 22 inches
  • Made in the United States

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Use Reusable Totes to Celebrate International Plastic Bag Free Day

Posted on: Sep 12

Today marks the first International Plastic Bag Free Day, a global initiative which encourages everyone to ditch the plastic bags and carry their groceries home in reusable totes.

The event is the brainchild of the United Kingdom's Marine Conservation Society, but it's received support around the world. The organization has a vested interest in abolishing plastic bags after seeing firsthand the devastation they can cause to waterways and marine animals.

"We need as many people as possible to take part to make the day a success and show that one of the most preventable forms of plastic litter can easily be stopped," said the group's Pollution Program Manager, Dr. Sue Kinsey. "Plastic bags are a menace to marine wildlife and blight our landscape. Groups as far afield as Canada and Hawaii are taking part and making this a truly international day!"

With so many cute cotton and canvas totes available, this is one green trend that's easy to follow!

[Source: Marine Conservation Society]
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Payless ShoeSource Releases New York Charity Tote Bag

Posted on: Aug 25

Payless ShoeSource will released this stylish charity tote as part of NYC's Fashion's Night Out, an initiative designed to promote New York fashion and retail and inspire consumer confidence.

The fabric bags feature the official cityscape graphic created for the Fashion's Night Out campaign. The reusable bag is made to last with its rip-stop nylon finish and electric blue lining. $5 from the sale of each tote will benefit The National September 11 Memorial and Museum at the World Trade Center.

Payless will also host late-night shopping events on September 10 as part of the Fashion's Night Out celebrations. Payless guest designers Christian Siriano, Lela Rose, and Patricia Field will appear at the stores on Lexington Avenue, Fifth Avenue, and Broadway in Soho respectively.

"Payless is thrilled to participate in New York City's Fashion's Night Out with an exciting program that is sure to help bring shoppers out on this special night," said LuAnn Via, CEO and president, of Payless.

The Fashion's Night Out tote will be available at almost 50 Payless ShoeSource stores in New York City from September 10 for $10.

[Source: PR Newswire]

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Sun N’ Sand Cascade Shopper | Spacious Oversized Tote

Posted on: Jun 17

The time has come to pimp up your shopping bag. Old plastic or paper bags simply aren't ecologically sound, as well as having the ability to make any outfit look worse than it is! The problem is that in this scary and recession damaged economical environment, the last thing we want to do is shell out vast quantities of money on a bag just to hold our shopping.

The answer might be here with this bargain basement shopper, the cascade bag from cheap and cheerful brand Sun N' Sand. In a range of six gentle and neutral colors, it is subtle enough and spacious enough to do a great job carrying all your groceries. Unusually for a $12 tote, you even get added features like strong handles and inside zip pockets.

Of course, lovely shoppers like this get bashed about a bit, and you may need to replace it every once in a while, or patch it up. Thankfully, for the price this is a feasible idea, and it is still better than using a million disposable bags. Perfect!

More Features of this Striped Oversized Tote

  • Inside zippered pockets
  • Top zip closure for security
  • Cream striping in 6 colors
  • Measures 19" x 14.5"

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Make Love Not Trash Fly Away Tote Bag | Hippie Chic Eco-Friendly Shopper Handbag

Posted on: May 6

Don't you love a fashion label with a great name? As any marketing guru will tell you, having a great name can move your brand from average to brilliant. Make Love Not Trash have done just that, with an environmental statement dressed up in trendy 60s philosophies. It is the main reason that this bag caught my eye, and as I looked closer I realized I liked what I saw!

The designers have produced a whole range of eco-totes, satchels and more, but this one is my particular favorite. Echoing the brand name, the shoppers encourage their owners to avoid making unnecessary trash/pollution. The first step? Giving up disposable bags in favour of multi-purpose (and highly fashionable) canvas hold-alls likes this.

I'm sure I am not the only one for whom recycling and global responsibility can be a balancing act with looking and feeling good. Thankfully this Fly Away tote manages to push all the necessary buttons, resulting in a cute and casual tote with a strong retro vibe. The cute stitched heart with wings completes a graphic and textual design, and I adore the bright blood red against the neutral background and black text.

Canvas bags like this will last you for years. They are reinforced throughout, and the natural cotton canvas means you can slam them about about with minimal damage. They are even usually washable! Be careful that the non-toxic eco-paint doesn't flake off however, as this is the price we pay for friendly green materials! It's not a huge price though, as this bag is only $38.

This hippie bag is great for making environmental and philosophical statements. It is even better, however, at looking cute and being functional. What a great shopper for the city girl with everything else!

More Features of this Economical Retro Tote

  • Non-toxic paint decoration
  • Two side pockets
  • Magnetic Snap - unusual for canvas totes

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Miu Miu Cut Out Basket Bag | Designer Copies Grocery Store Baskets, Charges $697

Posted on: May 3

Does this look familiar to you? Perhaps because it seems inspired by the baskets piled up by the door of every drug and grocery store in America?

While it would be great for shopping at the grocery store or farmer's market, and possibly for taking to the beach, this bag takes whimsy to a whole other (expensive) level. When you can't leave the house without tripping over green reusable totes which do the same job for less, the whole thing is a bit unnecessary.

But since when is fashion about needs? If you want this, go get it. The patent leather tote would certainly serve as a conversation piece, would be recognized as you walk chicly down the street with your fruits and veggies, and be a unique addition to your bag collection. And with Miu Miu stamped right on it, I'm sure it would generate more than one double-take. If you're willing to pay almost $700 for novelty, the economy could probably use the stimulation.

More Features Of The Miu Miu Basket Bag

  • Detachable drawstring satin slipcase
  • Feet on base to protect the bag

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Envirosax Organic Bamboo Tote Bag | Reusable Eco-Friendly Shopper for Earth Day

Posted on: Apr 22

Happy Earth Day! That's right, I'll take any excuse to shop for a new bag, and Earth Day is today's.

Reusable totes are one of the easiest, trendiest and most fashionable ways to help the planet. This Envirosax Organic Bamboo Bag is even eco-friendly in more ways than one.

It's reusable. Duh. It's also made from bamboo and linen. Bamboo is 100% sustainable, biodegradable and grown without "assistance" like fertilizers or pesticides, while linen is a great choice for vegans. It is more sustainable and lower-impact than leather as well.

The bag comes with its own little pouch, great for storing in your glove compartment or tote, so you're never caught needing to sheepishly accept a plastic bag at the grocery store. It's supposed to roll up to the size of a piece of sushi! Which is impressive. But, my experience is that you can never get reusable totes rolled up as small as they come from the manufacturer. You'll surely be able to assign it a small space in your handbag, though.

The bag can safely hold up to 22 lbs so you can certainly throw that gallon of milk in. It is questionable how often you could fit 22 lbs of stuff into an 18 x 16 inch bag, however. I do think the biggest drawback to these is the size. On a typical trip to the mall you might fill it up in the first store.

But to keep on hand for everyday use, this seems like a great choice.

More Features Of The Envirosax Organic Bamboo Bag

  • Proceeds from Envirosax are used to support conservation groups such as the Australian Marine Conservation Society, the Surfrider Foundation and the Royal Forest and Bird Protection Society of New Zealand.
  • Printed with vegetable-based inks

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