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Cotton is one of the most versatile, durable natural fibers that are extremely sturdy, strong and has the life expectancy of over a thousand plastic carrier bags. Cotton drawstring bags are also biodegradable. Cotton is a natural fiber that will decompose once it is disposed.  In a landfill, a cotton bag will take about 2-3 months to decompose, where other plastic bags would take up to hundreds of years to decompose.

CarryGreen’s  6 oz. Cotton Canvas Drawstring bag is trendy and stylish for all occasions. For school and college students it is large enough to hold books and other accessories. This Drawstring bags are a great carrier for schools. Unlike monotonous heavy bag packs, kids can carry this cotton drawstring bags

Labor Day is a great time to socialize with friends and families. To make your labor days fun filled and festive and at the same time environmental friendly, here are some tips.

• For Grilling, avoid using charcoal and opt for ecofriendly option like wood
• Use glassware while entertain your guests. Use ceramic, bamboo utensils which can be washed and reused for a longer period of time
• Offer organic bear and whine to guests
• Instead of throwing fruit and vegetable peals in the garbage, dump them in the compost bin which facilitate waste food recycling and composting
• Use reusable ecofriendly bags made with cotton and jute for grocery shopping. These reusable

Labor Day is the last long weekend before back to school. So you would not miss the opportunity to enjoy these last days of summer with your kids and family. You would definitely opt for green alternatives to make the Labor Day less toxic and pollution free.

Green Paper product: It seems like it is impossible avoid paper products, especially during a party. But there are a lot of ecofriendly paper products available to choose from if you plan little bit ahead of time. Biodegradable replacement of paper products are made with bamboo, wood, sugarcane and coconut residues area great alternative for regular paper products.

Green Drink: Make your own green drink cocktail with some organic greens like spinach,

Tips for an Ecofriendly Summer

Summer is here which brings in high temperature and soaring electricity bills. By following few simple tips can drastically reduce your energy bills and make your wallet big and fat. Here are some few ecofriendly tips.

Raise The Temperature of the thermostat: Forget the idea of keeping your home super cold in summer. The more you lower your thermostat, your air conditioning cost increases.

Unplug your machines: Save money by unplugging all your electric devices like cell phone charger, computers and other electric appliances in the kitchen.

Use Fan: Using your ceiling or

Your Ultimate Beach Companion for summer

The summer is here. With soaring temperature, it is the perfect time to enjoy the beach. Purchasing the essentials is only the first step in preparing for your summer vacation. Packing and preparing for the trip will make this summer a season to remember.

Although the bag is important for your summer plans, you may also want to consider a few other essentials to carry with you. The basic essentials for a trip to the beach include:

• Towels
• Sunscreen
• Beach toys for children
• A volleyball or similar objects for beach activities
• Water bottlesThe hand crafted, high quality large cotton canvas bags are designed

Fall is around the corner. Now it’s time to organize your cabinet, arrange your cupboard for back to school. Are you missing the lazy, hot and sultry summer days? Well fall is here where you could feel the morning crispness in the air. Arrange your cupboard for the back to school basics as stated below.

• Jacket/Blazer: Buy a versatile jacket which you can wear on any occasion. As winter is approaching, you should invest in a neutral/natural colored jacket which with a wide array of colors and designs
• A Good Pair of Jeans: Going back to school is not complete without a fresh pair of jeans. Choose light or dark pair of jeans to fit your personality. If you are not comfortable with jeans o

A Few Ecofriendly Wedding Gifts for Summer Wedding

Summer wedding season is in full swing. A newly married couple can go berserk with their new wedding gifts. It’s getting harder and harder to buy wedding gifts these days. Instead of going places for wedding gift shopping, you can be in the comfort of your home and do all you’re shopping you want from online web stores. A quick suggestion would be to choose gifts which are natural, easy to use and ecofriendly.

Customized pillow covers:Whimsical and sweet, CarryGreen’s burlap and cotton pillow covers can  be customized. Choose from ecofriendly customized burlap

The untimely death of legendary actor Robin Williams because of apparent suicide due to depression is terribly sad.  The exact cause of depression is still unknown.

The only known facts are depression occurs due to some chemical imbalances in our brain and it is a serious disease. But what causes depression? Is depression genetic? Why a similar circumstance triggers depression to some persons and not to everybody? Is it associated with the fact that we are being alienated from our daily ecofriendly green living?

A study conducted by University of Washington reveals that frequent encounters with nature, green spaces could restore the mind’s ability to focus and could alle

Natural Home Made cleaners for the house and the housekeeper

Have you ever thought of natural homemade cleaners for your house? By using very simple ingredients like vinegar, baking soda and water, you can not only clean your house, but use the concoction to clean your face and body. Here are some tips.

1. Make your own cleaners: Avoid using the harsh, toxic chemicals and make your own cleaner by mixing half cup water, one cup vinegar and a table spoon of baking soda in a spray bottle. Spray it on your counter top, kitchen area, bathroom sinks for a germ free, stain free surface.
2. Say No to paper towels: Gather some old cotton clothes

Few Laundry rooms Essentials: Ecofriendly Laundry Room Ideas

Water conservation is a crucial step to preserve our environment. It is something that we should all practice. Water is precious to waste as 1/3 of the world’s population has little or no access to clean drinking water. One of the best places to preserve water and conserve energy as well as money is your laundry room. According to Procter and gamble, 1110 loads of laundry are being started every second in the US. Why waste so much water, energy and money when Mother Nature provides you some of the best alternatives to preserve our natural resources? Here are the tips.

Avoid the Disposable Dryer Sheet: Disposable dryer sheets have a lot of volatile compound and are carcinogenic. Compounds like butane, acetones produce carbondyoxide a