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Your actions count! Here are some ideas, tips and tools we've pulled together to help you change the status quo and reduce the mindless consumption of single-use plastic and paper bags. Our goal is to make it easy for you to take action and make a difference.


To get involved, you can:
  • NEW! Support the Seattle Bag Fee, a smart solution to plastic bag consumption. To show our dedication to the cause, we're donating $5,000 to support the Seattle Green Bag Campaign through the Aug. 18 vote. (Your purchases make this kind of donation possible. Visit our store for high-quality reusables today!)

  • Check out our tips on how to cut down on your consumption of disposable shopping bags.

  • E-mail retailers and government officials to voice your concerns. Our form letters make it easy.

  • Give newspapers, radio and TV stations a "heads up" - this is a story whose time has come!

  • Pledge today to "Bring Your Own Bag" and pass the word along. Visit New American Dream for details.


Want to do a bit more?

Together we can make a difference.

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed people can change the world: indeed it's the only thing that ever has!"-- Margaret Meade

3 simple actions you can take right now:


1. Choose to use high-quality reusable shopping bags.

2.Tell your friends about the issue.

3. Sign up for our newsletter and stay informed!





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"I went to the store. I bought a wastebasket. The cashier put it in a bag. I brought it home. I took it out of the bag. I crumpled up the bag and tossed it in the wastebasket." -Lily Tomlin
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