Make sure you take time to read the newsletters from your utility company.

In the most recent addition of Consolidated Electrics’ “Between the Lines” they announced a generous recyling plan.

All you have to do is bring your old light bulbs, incandescent or CFL to the Community annual meeting of members on May 17 and they will have several receptacles available for proper disposal
PLUS they will give you a new CFL bulb for taking the initiative to recycle.

If you need information about the proper way to recycle CFL’s read, Know the Compact Fluorescent Facts

Check your local electric company website and see if they have a similar plan.

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Now that I have had a chance to do some shopping with the bags here’s my review.

What I like about the bag

1) Colors- I love the color choices, so many eco-friendly bags are boring green.
Raspberry is my favorite.

2) It is ultra light weight; I don’t even know it’s in my purse. I can easily toss 5 in my small purse.

3) The bag stretches to hold all types and sizes of objects.

4) The shoulder strap makes it much easier to carry than a traditional plastic bag.

5) It’s effortless – putting in back in the pouch is sorta fun and that makes it easy to remember to toss it back in the purse for the next time.

What I didn’t like

1) The bag is wrinkled when it comes out of the pouch, no big deal.

2) The price seems to be a little on the high side, but I think it’s worth paying a little extra to have a bag I like, because I will use it.

If you don’t have a reusable bag I recommend ordering a flip and tumble.