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Bring Your Own Bag Win $5,000

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If you pledge to BYOB you can win $5,000 at c3.NewDream.Org. The contest is for U.S. residents only but thought I would spread the word anyway.

The New American Dream is a wonderful website with plenty of articles and information on environmental issues.

Bill McKibben, author and environmentalist, wrote an excellent article on keeping the holidays simple and inexpensive. He mentions being accused of being a Grinch, which is ironic since I just called myself that yesterday. Anyway, it’s called The Hundred Dollar Holiday and is worth checking out because he addresses other reasons to change Christmas besides damage to the environment. I can go along with needing more peace and solitude and less hustle and bustle and parties throughout the holidays. This doesn’t necessarily make me a Grinch. A bit of a recluse perhaps.

Anyway, back to bringing your own bag. If you’re the crafty type, you could always create your own. Although I’m into embroidery, I am not too talented on the sewing machine. It doesn’t look too tricky but think I need lessons because I keep busting the needles. Some people do make and sell tote bags that have pizazz. I suppose I could paint or embroider up a plain one.

wolfI would prefer them to have a little personality and color such as Bags by Bernie. The bags vary in price and design but there is something for just about everyone. Prices range from $9.99 to $15.99, which seems reasonable for a personalized bag. There are some with flowers, cave art, birds, dogs, leaves and more. My favorite is this wolf bag which of course is sold out.

reusable bagReusableBags.com is offering 20% off for anyone who takes the BYOB pledge at c3.NewDream.org. Shown here is a handmade bag using recycled juice containers. It’s a very creative, practical and colorful way to recycle!


Posted in General, Recycle on December 6th, 2007

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4 Responses to “Bring Your Own Bag Win $5,000”

  1. Sally Says:
    December 7th, 2007 at 8:46 am

    oooh! I want to win!

    I carry a mesh-cloth expandable (purple!) one that scrunches down into the bottom of my bag and is always there when I need it. It’s very helpful since I don’t have a car; this way I always have it on me!

  2. Sandra Williams Says:
    December 7th, 2007 at 8:59 am

    Sally, what an excellent idea! I don’t have a car either and if I have more than one bag I feel rather loaded down. Good luck on the contest!

    I’m in Canada so out of luck but it’s fun deciding which new bag I will purchase.

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