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5 reusable bags for eco-conscious moms

January 25, 2013
Lunch bags

Moms really do know best. Not only when it comes to caring for our children, but the environment too. That's why 3 moms got together one day around a kitchen table and teamed up to create these reusable lunch bags. Go green, save greens.

SlingSax

These SlingSax are a handy, hands-free and foldable accessory for busy people on the go. Easy tie-together handles allow SlingSax to be worn long and diagonally to rest on the hip, and the handles can be adjusted to suit various body shapes.

MiniSax

Maximizing reuse and minimizing wastage, MiniSax evolved from the utilization of remaining fabric from the creation of SlingSax! Designed as a reusable and foldable lunch bag, this nifty little sack is the perfect snack time companion.

Nomad Bag

Embrace your inner nomad with colorful ethnic prints reminiscent of exploring bazaars and spice markets. Punchy coral, electric blue, and yolk yellow bring splashes of sunshine to sari inspired paisley prints and decorative geometric patterns.

Produce Bags

Early in the 1990’s two young Canadian moms designed a great solution to the wastefulness of disposable plastic bags. These stretchy bags hold veggies and fruits up to 11lbs. Don’t leave for the market or grocery store without them!

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