Green is the new Black

Every one wants to be green as if it is the newest fashion trend to hit the streets. In a way it is good, because for one in my life that people actually decided it was a good idea to be good the the planet.

I have always tried to do my best when it came to recycling, but if anyone who ever lived in Savannah GA, recycling is as good as an urban myth. Thankfully in the last few years, a small group of residents have been banning together to get the ball rolling on this issue.

This year my goal is to try and cut down on the number of plastic bags that I get when I go grocery shopping. I looked around for grocery tote bags to buy, but didn't like any that I saw. Either they were bulky with a bad screen print canvas, or a thing mesh bag that I knew would not last. As least Wal-mart and Kroger are begining to sell these bags to their customers. In the end I ended up making my own from a denim fabric that I have had for years.



They had to be simple and not to flashy, my first attempt to make a tote with our a pattern. I even added a strap so they can easy storage. They get the job done. The only thing I find annoying is when I go shopping, I tend to use the self check out all the time, and I can't bag the groceries until the end, and some people tend to get irritated because I'll stand there for a minute longer than I would have if I just used the plastic bags.

Oh well.