I applaud ReusableBags.com for raising awareness and empowering people to kick the bag-habit."- Greg Nickels, Mayor Seattle see what others are saying



Your actions count! Here are some ideas, tips and tools we've pulled together to help you change the status quo and reduce the mindless consumption of single-use plastic and paper bags. Our goal is to make it easy for you to take action and make a difference.


To get involved, you can:

• Check out our tips on how to cut down on your consumption of disposable shopping bags.
  
  
• E-mail retailers and government officials to voice your concerns. Our form letters make it easy.
  
  
• Give newspapers, radio and TV stations a "heads up" - this is a story whose time has come!
  
  
• Pledge today to "Bring Your Own Bag" and pass the word along. Visit New American Dream for details.

Want to do a bit more?

• Spread awareness with our Plastic Bags Blow/BYOB (Bring Your Own Bags) TM merchandise.
  
  
• Have a website? Then link to our site and/or become a ReusableBags.com affiliate.
  
  
• Download our Plastic Bag Counter and put it on your website. (note: If you use it, be sure to reference where you got it!)
  
  
• Request that this issue be added to your environmental or community organization's agenda.
  
  
• Follow us on Twitter and get instant updates about special promotions, products, consumption-related news and more!
  
  
• Become a fan on Facebook and take part in relevant discussions, check out exclusive videos and help spread the word about our cause.
  
  
• Contact us with your suggestions, pictures and stories. We welcome your input!

Together we can make a difference.

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed people can change the world: indeed it's the only thing that ever has!"-- Margaret Meade