Hip Chick Zine is excited to announce the launch of our "Anti-Plastic Bag Project." We have always been strong environmentalists, and we are excited to present our educational project to bring awareness to the problems with plastic (and paper) bags. We will be selling ChicoBags, which are hip, reusable shopping bags. The best part is that they come in a pouch that easily fits into your purse (or even pocket!). Prices of the three styles range from $5-$9. E-mail us for more information/to purchase the bags (1/2 the money will go to support HCZ and our future projects!). Some Quick Notes on Why You Should Bring Bags With You to the Store:
* One million plastic bags PER MINUTE are used worldwide.
* 100 billion plastic shopping bags are used annually in the USA alone. An estimated 12 million barrels of oil are required to make that many plastic bags. (estimated cost to retailers is $4 billion)
* Hundreds of sea turtles, whales and other sea creatures die EVERY YEAR from eating discarded plastic bags mistaken for food.
* The AVERAGE FAMILY accumulates 60 plastic bags in only four trips to the grocery store.
* 500 plastic bags: The AVERAGE number of plastic bags ONE PERSON uses each year in the U.S.
Are these numbers shocking? Bringing your own bags to the supermarket (and other stores) is ONE SIMPLE WAY you can help the environment, with minimal impact on your everyday life.
Great idea for everyone to take part of!!! really glad to see you talk about this and would love to pick up another bag :)
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