{"id":362,"date":"2010-07-16T17:56:51","date_gmt":"2010-07-16T17:56:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/northstarmoving.com\/blog\/?p=362"},"modified":"2014-08-05T15:09:54","modified_gmt":"2014-08-05T22:09:54","slug":"moving-with-reusable-bags","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.northstarmoving.com\/blog\/2010\/moving-with-reusable-bags\/","title":{"rendered":"Moving with Reusable Bags"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Packing up and moving can be a very stressful process, but you can make it fun\u2026 and green! When you\u2019re stuffing boxes, there are going to be those items you specifically want to put in bags. Instead of using the ordinary shopping bag, try using new reusable bags.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>Save your grocery store paper and plastic (along with newspaper) as packing material for your boxes, and use reusable bags for transporting those special not-for-box items. Reusable bags are less likely to rip when transporting a lot of weight. And if you buy reusable bags now, you will have a set for your new place! When going shopping, it\u2019s possible that you may never be asked for paper or plastic again!<\/p>\n<p>Have fun going reusable bag shopping! There are so many totally cool and awesome designs. Here are a few sites to get you started:<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.reusablebags.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">reusablebags.com<\/a> &#8211;they\u2019ve won this year\u2019s People\u2019s Choice Award for Co-Op America, they\u2019ve sold and empowered 210,000+ customers, and they\u2019ll ship to anywhere in the world. There is such a large selection that you\u2019re bound to find something you like!<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ecobags.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">ecobags.com<\/a> &#8211;this site features some of the most popular green brands around. From lunch bags to canvas totes they\u2019ve got you covered. Ecobags also reaches out to the non-profit sector with customized fundraising ideas.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.envirosax.com\/oil_spill_relief\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-370\" title=\"topleft-oilspill\" src=\"https:\/\/www.northstarmoving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/07\/topleft-oilspill.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"110\" height=\"102\" \/><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.envirosax.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">envirosax.com<\/a> &#8211;Originating in Australia, this reusable bag company sells some of the nicest and cleanest designs. Shopping options range from bags for the kids to bags made of 100% recycled material.<strong> *<\/strong>Some of Envirosax\u2019s bags, when bought, will give a-dollar-a-bag donation for the Gulf Coast Oil Spill. This offer lasts until July 31<strong>*<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Also, if your bags arrive in a box, save its box and shipping materials for the big MD (that\u2019s Moving Day)!<\/p>\n<p>What are your opinions about reusable bags? Convenient? Useful? Everyone would love to hear!<\/p>\n<p>Want other packing tips for the big MD? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.northstarmoving.com\/tips.html\" target=\"_blank\">Click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northstarmoving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/07\/reusablebags.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-363\" title=\"reusablebags\" src=\"https:\/\/www.northstarmoving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/07\/reusablebags.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"724\" height=\"305\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Packing up and moving can be a very stressful process, but you can make it fun\u2026 and green! 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