| Billions of plastic bags are consumed each year. Less | | | | determined the two main reasons people are not |
| than 1% of plastic bags get recycled. The rest of the | | | | using reusable bags. The main reason is consumers |
| bags end up in landfills, lakes and rivers polluting our | | | | have not yet developed a habit of using reusable |
| earth. Plastic bags are responsible for the death of | | | | bags. The second highest reason was consumers |
| thousands of marine animals and for nearly 7% of | | | | don't like using bags with a particular retailer's logo. |
| debris found along the US coastline. The effects of | | | | The Bag Movement has taken consumer's concerns |
| this abuse have been catastrophic to our | | | | and developed reusable bags that are sure to set a |
| environment. To add to the devastation, over 12 | | | | trend. They've designed bags that are lightweight, |
| million barrels of oil are required annually to produce | | | | washable and compact. The design also promotes |
| plastic bags for the US alone. | | | | awareness for causes such as breast cancer, AIDS |
| Eliminating the use of plastic bags is one thing we can | | | | HIV, Child Abuse and Neglect and Heart Disease. The |
| ALL do. It's one simple way to join in the force to | | | | company donates 15% of all net proceeds to |
| save our planet. Going Green is not a "new fad". It is | | | | organizations such as St. Jude Children's hospital, |
| a necessity. We are already feeling the effects of | | | | Susan G. Komen for the Cure, AIDS Research |
| global warming. We must all take responsibility and do | | | | alliance, and Operation Homefront. |
| our part. | | | | Even during these tough economic times. Our |
| Most, if not all, major retailers and grocery chains | | | | community must get together and do what's right. |
| have begun promoting the use of reusable bags. Yet, | | | | Simple steps that can make a difference. One small |
| a very small percentage of consumer's are actually | | | | habit we can develop that can change the world and |
| using them. Do consumer's just don't care? A recent | | | | save lives. |
| poll, conducted by The Bag Movement, LLC | | | | |