Here’s a perfect example of an opportunity to phrase the problem in a positve way instead of negative. Instead of telling you to stop using plastic bags I think it’s better to ask if you’ve considered using canvas (or some kind of reusable) bags. I’ve been using the canvas bags for almost a year and I really love it. For one things it’s cut down on the number of plastic bags that are floating around our house. (I’ve been using the old plastic bags as trash bags therefore cutting out my need to buy trash bags.)

So again we ask why? And I say let’s look at the issue from an objective position. Why do we need plastic grocery bags everytime we go to the store? Where do those plastic bags? Well honestly they end up in a closet or get thrown away and end up who knows where (landfills, streets, anywhere.) The initial investment is probably $10-20, or just keep reusing all those old plastic bags you already have. Plus you will also look really cool and hip walking out of the grocery store with your awesome canvas bags. This really is another great opportunity to make one small and easy change to really begin making a difference. I think anytime we can find an opportunity to reduce what we consume that’s a good thing.