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title: "Do something drastic: Ban plastic!"
date: 2008-07-04T17:46:27Z
modified: 2008-07-04T17:46:27Z
permalink: "https://elizabethyarnell.com/do-something-drastic-ban-plastic/"
type: post
status: publish
excerpt: ""
wpid: 3773
categories:
  - Living Naturally
tags:
  - ban plastic
  - canvas bags
  - reusable bags
author: Elizabeth
---

I am trying to become a total canvas bag user.

I’ve got a stash of 15 or so canvas bags (most are goodies from Book Expo America, but there are some grocery chain bags in there, too) that I try to leave in convenient spots for me to remember when I go to the supermarket or farmer’s market. A bunch hang on the pantry door and some live in the trunk of my car, ready for spur-of-the-moment shopping trips. I even keep a little [Chico Bag](http://store.chicobag.com/ "Chico Bag") in my purse.

I’ve used canvas bags are everywhere from Target to Linens N Things and no one seems to mind.

Here’s a presentation giving a lot of the reasons why I’m[ choosing to go plastic-less](http://www.poconorecord.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080506/MULTIMEDIA02/80505016 "Ban plastic") whenever possible. Let me know what you think.