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]
[Image Source: NoMoreBaggage.org]

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