What do you know about Plastic Bags?

I learned today ... I don't know as much as I need to know about
plastic bags and how they are harming our earth.

CHECK out this:
http://www.poconorecord.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080506/MULTIMEDIA02/80505016w

JUST to reiterate a couple BIG points.....

1- It takes 12 million barrels of oil to produce the amount of plastic bags the US uses per year.It takes 12 million barrels of oil to produce the amount of plastic bags the US uses per year.

2- Plastic bags utilize nonrenewable resources, ultimately helping to drive up fuel prices.

3- A plastic shopping bag can take anywhere from 15 to 1000 years to decompose. In a compressed landfill, deprived of atmosphere to help them biodegrade, paper bags don't fare much better.

4. An estimated one million birds and 100,000 turtles and other sea animals die of starvation each year after ingesting discarded plastic bags which block their digestive tracks.

Couple places to get your bags... cause I know you want some now, RIGHT?

From The "Cent"sible Sawyer site:

With every $15 minimum donation to the National Park Foundation, they’ll send you an eco-friendly shopping bag and up to $20 in Unilever coupons! Go HERE
*Allow 6-8 weeks for delivery. Offer ends August 16, 2008

Couple links:
1- http://www.amazon.com/Planet-Bag-Cotton-Cloth-Grocery/dp/B000RF0X6O/ref=tag_tdp_sv_edpp_i

6 bags for 29.99

2- QwertyO's Shop (little produce bags)

3- Izznit's Shop (OH so stylin' bags made with Amy Butler fabric)

4- AND if you're looking for something super cheap... here ya go:
http://store.affordablestorageinc.com/servlet/-strse-410/Tote-Bag,-I-Help/Detail

OR you could always make your own!

Happy Shopping!

Melissa