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Reusable is the way to go!
So we've designed our
go-anywhere, do-anything bags
to be functional and eco-friendly.
When you consider that each of
our stylish and durable, reusable
bags can save the environment
an average of 1,000 plastic bags
in its lifetime, going green has
never looked or worn so well.
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About our Shoppers
Virescent Shoppers are constructed from recycled and 100% organic
cotton, and are beautifully fashioned in a variety of colors and designs.
Because form and function really do go together, our reusable bags are
sturdy enough to hold the equivalent of at least 2 plastic bags of
groceries, plus have a handy pocket for cell phone, money and keys.
Your supporters will feel proud to tote them around the market, mall, or
library, especially because they're grown, woven and sewn in the USA.
Recycled Cotton
Recycled cotton is cotton fabric that is made from recovered cotton that
would otherwise be cast off during the spinning, weaving or cutting
process. Growing, harvesting and processing cotton creates much
waste. One study estimates up to 40% of the cotton product is discarded
between field and manufacturer, most of it ending up in landfills. Now,
thanks to new developments in cotton processing technology, it is
possible to recycle that waste into cloth. (Our recycled cotton bags are
made of 74% recycled cotton, 24% acrylic, 2% other.)
Organic Cotton
Organic cotton is grown without pesticides from plants that are not
genetically modified. Did you know that after tobacco, cotton is the
world's second most heavily sprayed crop? About one-third of a pound
of pesticides are used to grow regular cotton for a single cotton
T-shirt.
The cotton used for Virescent Shoppers™ is from organic cotton plants
that are 100% free of pesticides and not genetically modified.
Why Reusable Bags?
Did you know that an estimated 100 billion plastic bags are used yearly
in the US and about only 4% are recycled? That leaves a lot of plastic
bags around to harm the environment. As the plastic bags decompose,
they release toxic matter into our soil and waterways, contaminating
marine life and polluting the water. According to the Center for Marine
Conservation, plastic bags are among the 12 most common items found
in coastal clean ups. We can ease this problem by using reusable bags
instead of plastic for all our shopping. Each reusable bag you put into
action has the potential to eliminate 1,000 plastic bags over its
lifetime.
Sources: WSJ, EPA and Center for Marine Conservation |
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