Mission Viejo's pledge to use reusable bags

The launch with the City of Mission Viejo was a success and they are off to a great start! Going along with their monthly commitment use reusable bags, the Mission Viejo group distributed over 800 reusable bags during the city's Farmer's Market. Pretty amazing, right? Market shoppers were able to pick up a bag for free from the group's stand and continue with their shopping in a more sustainable fashion. The bags even had a catchy phrase stating, "Do Something Drastic, Say No to Plastic. Reuse this Bag and Live GREEN, for Those Downstream".

The members of this group were determined to connect with people about the importance of reducing their dependence on plastic bags and showing them how easy and fun it can be to carry around a functional tote. 

It seems almost obvious that having ONE larger tote over many little bags can free up your hands to peruse more stands, be less overwhelming and increase your level of enjoyment while shopping. We have all experience carrying a plastic bag that is too heavy and having it dig at our hands. Avoid this feeling all together and join Mission Viejo in pledging to use reusable bags while shopping. Oh, and it doesn't JUST have to be when you're at the grocery store!

Happy Shopping!