Buying what we can from neighborhood farmer's markets is an important part of a green lifestyle. Supporting local growers reduces the amount of energy used to transport, store and display food and other goods. But the way we transport our locally grown goodies can make a difference too. Plastic and one-use bags are a waste of natural resources. If you’re not carrying reusable bags to the market you’re missing out on a simple way to make a big environmental impact.tote

Burlap tote bags and jute bags are attractive and durable, but efficiency isn’t even the best reason to use them. Here are a few disturbing statistics about the environmental impact of one-use and plastic bags:

  • According to Conserving Now, almost 90 percent of the debris in the wor
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