It was only about a year ago that I made a conscious decision to stop using plastic bags to cart my groceries. When the light bulb finally went off in my head, I felt ashamed that I spent so many years adding toxic waste to our already teeming landfills and waterways.

These days, we all know that plastic bags are unacceptable if you care for the environment. Purchasing an appealing alternative to the plastic sack is a right of passage - call it the right of plastic - for any new green gal. And thanks to clever designers everywhere, there are so many great alternatives. We've covered plenty of stylish options here at EcoSalon. This beautiful number from Envirosax is waterproof and holds up to two plastic bags' worth of goods. The bamboo print goes perfectly with this season’s safari style - yet isn't so trendy you'll tire of it three months from now.

Purchase the Flora Bag 4 from Envirosax for only $8.50!

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