What's Your Bag?

What’s Your Bag?

We used to say this, back in the day. “What’s your bag?” What we meant was, “What’s up with you?" (We were so cool in the 70s!).  Thirty years later, we’re saying it again. “What’s your bag?” But now, we’re saying it and we are not smiling. Plastic bags. They are everywhere...tangled in trees, caught in bushes, and blowing across the park. They plug up sewers and saturate landfills.  Plastic bags do more than spoil the landscape. They kill. According to the Earth Resource Foundation, plastic bags have been found inside the bellies of ocean fish, sea turtles and other animals, across the globe. Plastic is harmful to produce – mostly made of polyethylene - more commonly known as polythene – plastic bags are said to take up to 1,000 years to decompose on land and 450 years in water. What’s your bag?  Consider other options! Many forward-thinking companies sell totes that are environmentally friendly. 

Make an Eco-Friendly Lunch. 

Did you know there are also smart alternatives to plastic sandwich baggies that are not just good for the planet but economical too?  Reusable lunch gear is great for your family's budget. You can purchase a set of stainless steel lunch containers or washable fabric pouches and forever eliminate that 1,000 count box of sandwich baggies from your shopping list. Try Snack Taxis, reusable, washable, portable “bags” that work for smaller items like carrot sticks, grapes, nuts, chips, even fruit.  LunchBots are also great and come in several sizes and colors.  Search online. One small change can make a big difference.

To summarize:  Tips for avoiding the “bag” and making an earth-friendly lunch.  

• Wrap food in a clean, cotton cloth (This works for grapes, nuts, and things that won’t dry out)
• Use a glass or metal container
• Utilize BPA-free containers (Just Say No to harmful plastic)
• Purchase Snack Taxis and other people-made reusable lunch gear!

 And, because you’re so smart, you deserve a really good cup of Joe!

 Visit Milwaukee-born Alterra Coffee! You will find delightful coffee, (with cream or without, very rich, never bitter) at any one of their many locations. Our favorites are the Foundry on 1st & Pittsburgh, the Riverwest and Bay Shore Mall locations, and of course, Alterra on the Lake. Alterra employees are the smartest, kindest, most professional people!  They always surpass customer service expectations.  (We really like them – we get no kickbacks for this endorsement!)    Tip: Bring your own mug or cup and receive a discount!