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This issue's highlights:
- World Water Day is this Sunday - it's a great time to recommit to the wisdom of reusable bottles - we can help.
- Get 'em while they last - high-quality water bottles at closeout prices.
- We're on Twitter! A new way to "stay in the know."
- Top News Stories - Phthalates banned, Colorado's bag ban & much more...
Launching a movementAs of 2009, we've empowered our 180,000+ customers to reduce their consumption of use-and-toss items by more than 700 million units. We've been a driving force behind the emerging "reusables" movement. Click here to learn more. Help support our efforts - visit our store to see our critically acclaimed selection of reusable shopping bags, bottles and other smart reusables, all designed to help people consume less. Your purchases count! We donate 1% of sales to environmental  causes. Together we are making a difference. As always, thanks for your support.  Vincent Cobb -- Founder, ReusableBags.com
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| World Water Day is March 22, 2009 |
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| Do your part & invest in high-quality reusable bottles
This Sunday is World Water Day - Established by the UN in 1993, it's an international day of observance and action to make safe, clean water available to all.
In the developed world, our addiction to single-serving water bottles undermines responsible use of water and diverts our attention from investing in public tap water systems and home filtration.
So commit to making a difference today, by purchasing a high-quality, safe reusable water bottle for each member of your family. It's a true win-win -- you'll save both money and natural resources.
We can help you do it with 100+ styles in every, shape color and size imaginable. All from the most trusted brands (& materials), so you'll know they are free from harmful toxins such as phthalates, BPA and other nasties found in plenty of the bottles flooding the market. (Avoid those cheapies and knockoffs out there!)
As a trusted source since 2003, we've supplied our customers with over 200,000 reusable bottles! See what they have to say.
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| Bilt Closeout Sale - Save up to 60% |
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Great bottles at a great price! Limited quantities
 Bilt is officially changing its name to Innate - so we're closing out remaining bottles with the old name to make room for the new. Bottom line, you can get high-quality, safe, stylish bottles at a really low price
In all of our research, Bilt is a standout when it comes to our shared values of quality, safety & transparency...
1. Thorough testing by SGS (world-renowned independent testing lab) for all materials used.
2. Exceeds the strictest safety standards - USFDA, California Proposition 65) & EN (European Norm).
3. Food-grade 304 stainless steel inside & out.
4. Made with Fair Trade / Fair Labor.
Reminder, these are closeouts with limited quantities - so if you see something you like, don't wait! Available in range of sizes, colors & shapes.
Sampling of customer reviews of Bilt bottles:
" Great! Water tight. Easy to clean in the dishwasher. A nice wide mouth for drinkable soups and chowders...Highly recommended." -Harold H. "...bottle is just right..price is nice as well." -Robin J.
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| We're More Than Just A Store |
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Top Reasons to Shop with Us - Being a 3x bottom line company is not easy. Check out what makes us unique and all of the ways we're working to serve you, while giving back to the environment & community:
1. As of 2009, we've empowered our 180,000+ customers to reduce consumption of use-and-toss items by 700 million+ units.
2. Member of 1% For the Planet - we donate 1% of sales to environmental causes.
3. BizRate Circle of Excellence Gold Honoree - Certified "Outstanding" by BizRate.com and our customers.
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| We're on Twitter! |
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A new way to stay informed
 Another way to "stay in the know" about ReusableBags.com and our movement to empower people to reduce, reuse and save™.
Follow us on Twitter - Get instant updates about special promotions, products, consumption-related news, and thoughts from our founder, Vincent Cobb! Follow us now. |
| FAST FACT: Bottled Water = Oil |
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Bad for you, bad for the planet
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| NEWSROOM HIGHLIGHTS: Top 5 Stories |
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New Safety Law Doesn't Mean All's Well in Toyland
 A new federal law took effect in February banning chemicals called phthalates in children's toys and other kids' products. While the ban was hailed as a victory for children's health, it's no guarantee that the products are safe. Listen here...
Also: - Another statewide bag ban - Colorado gets one step closer! Read more...
- I Lego N.Y. - One artist's take on the ever- present plastic bag. Read more...
- From plastic bottles to fabric - Watch a more sustainable path for plastic in action. Watch here...
- And more...
Visit our growing Newsroom blog - you'll find all the stories featured in this issue, and many, many more (including important video and audio clips). Plus, our comments and insights.
Want to stay in the know? Sign up for our Top Stories Newsletter - get the inside track on plastic bag news & related issues.
Click here to visit our Newsroom blog... |
| PRESS HIT: The New York Times |
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Taxing Plastic Bags, From Pennies Here to Millions There
We were featured in The New York Times "City Room" blog, as a source for the disturbing number of plastic bags consumed each year (500 billion to 1 trillion, if you were wondering!)
While we're encouraged the proposed NYC bag fee has been expanded beyond grocery stores to include restaurants and other retailers - we still think 5-cents
will fatten city coffers rather than significantly shift consumer behavior. Read more...
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About Us
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Acting as a hub, ReusableBags.com spreads
awareness by educating consumers with facts on consumption/litter, and provides summaries
of news
articles and trends from around the
world on the global push to reduce plastic
bag consumption.
Our store features a growing
family of smart, earth-friendly products all
designed to help you reduce, reuse and
save™.
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Reasons to shop with us
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 - We donate 1% of sales to environmental causes - We support Fair Trade practices
- Winner "Green Business of the Year" Co-Op America People's Choice Award, 2007
- BizRate Circle of Excellence Gold Honoree, 2008
- Member BBBonline
- Most orders ship within 24 hrs
- No sales tax (except IL)
- 17,000+ product reviews & testimonials
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What customers are saying
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"...what you guys are doing is absolutely
awesome... once again thank you for all your
efforts..." -- Emily M.
"Thanks for a wonderful shopping experience.
You make it easier for us to go green." --
Christina S.
"I LOVE every one of your products that we
own... and whenever I think that I could use
something to make my family's life more
earth-friendly, I go on your website and
there it is!" -- Isabel G.
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ReusableBags.com in the News
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| Stay in the Know & Get Involved |
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 Our Top Stories Newsletter features a quick summary of key current events emailed to you every few weeks. It's a great way to stay informed on the rapidly evolving, multifaceted plastic bag issue, plus related consumption issues such as water bottles.
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