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New research is showing that plastic bags are not as harmful for the environment as it claims to be. Scientific research has been made to prove that a cotton bag production consumes more energy than a polythene bag. “A cotton bag has to be used 131 times before it has the same environmental impact than its plastic counterpart “(Source: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1358885/Why-need-use-environmentally-friendly-cotton-carrier-bag-171-times-green.html.) A thin plastic bag produce 1.57 Kg of Co2 which cause global warming. A cotton bag has to be reused 171 times to release the same level of Co2. (Source: dailymail.co.uk)

Being an eco-conscious company, CarryGreen have

3 Natural Fibers for Sustainability

Natural fibers are great substances that are spun into ropes or thread great in producing fabulous items such as bags, rugs, carpet, carriers, and upholstery. Natural fibers are extracted from the plants and are divided into 3 categories: Fruit fiber, Stem fiber and Leaf fiber.

Fruit Fiber: Fruit fibers are extracted from the fruits of plants and they are light and hairy. Example is cotton, coconut fibers. Cotton is the most important fibers primarily used in the textile industry. Cotton is used in the production of bags, carriers, clothes, outfits etc.

Stem Fibers: Jute, also known as the golden fiber, is

Explore your Farmers Market in Fall

Buying healthy organic fruits and vegetables 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. By supporting local agriculture, you are pumping money into your local economy. By eating locally grown produce, you are eating seasonally which is not only sustainable, but has tons of nutrition benefits too.

It is not only local grown produce which makes a sustainable difference into our lifestyle. But the way we transport our locally grown goodies can make a difference too. Plastic and one-use bags are a waste o

Green and healthy living is a quintessential factor for a disease free life. Certain green lifestyle should be followed for a healthy and stress less life. They are as follows.

• Walk or bike: Walk or ride your bike to work, school and anywhere you can. You can diminish greenhouse gases while speeding up your metabolism and improving your health. If you can't walk or bike, use the public transport.
• Early to bed, early to rise: Lack of sleep could trigger slow metabolism which could result to obesity. Early to bed and early to rise will not only make you healthy, wealthy and wi

Finding the perfect gift for the man in your life can be a real challenge. You might be stressed out to find a sustainable, ecofriendly gift that he would love to cherish for the rest of his life. Instead of falling back on the same old thing this year, maybe it is time to think about something different. Put a bit of an earth friendly approach into your choice of gift this year, and give him something that’s practical and thoughtful.

A tote bag is multifunctional and not only designed for women. A good sturdy tote bag is always ready to be used for men. Jute Burlap ecofriendly tote bags are the best companion for the breadwinner of the family. If you have a long commute to work, carry your laptop in the sturdy burlap carrier with soft handles. J

It is estimated that average kids throw away 67 pounds of garbage each year. While shopping for new clothes, always keep in mind to buy some lunch essentials. This will help you to save hundreds of dollars annually by packing a trash free food for your kids

Reusable Lunch Bags: Healthy lunches are a priority for every kid while plastic and paper bags are convenient, they may not promote healthy lunches for you and your family. In fact, they may be doing more harm than good. CarryGreen has introduced Insulated Snack tote, a premium non-woven polypropylene insulated lunch-style tote with zipper closure. The bag has an interior mesh pocket to hold water bottle, utensils and condiments. Pack fresh

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