Today, humanity is diligently caring for the environment. In any case, it is customary to think so. The word "eco" becomes a mainstream and applies to everything that has at least something to do with protecting the environment: from global government environmental programs to inconspicuous accessories. For example, shopping bags. Yes, yes, choosing the right bag, everyone can make a contribution to saving the Earth.
Live the planet!
What is the principle of action? How can an eco bag be so useful? Despite the apparent obviousness, the answer to this question is not so simple.
The thing is that, choosing such a reusable bag, you refuse one-time bags. After all, every discarded packet is a blow to the ecology of the planet. Of course, it may seem that one small bag does not become a threat to all living things. But if you think about the fact that each of the seven billion earthlings will throw out at least one every day ... And then also remember that cellophane is not an organic compound, the period of its complete decomposition is incredibly long, and when it gets into the soil, it poisons it . This process occurs especially rapidly with increasing temperature.
A great alternative to this bleak prospect can be the use of reusable bags. And if they are created from natural fabrics, it will be even better.
Fabrics and materials
Natural fabrics fit perfectly into the concept of environmental protection, and eco-bags are usually sewn from them. The material should be thin, but durable: cotton, linen, ramie, cambric, denim, calico and many others created from plant fibers.
An excellent natural material with a huge service life is genuine leather. However, those who care about nature have a different attitude towards it - some categorically reject the use of genuine leather and fur. Do you know what eco-leather is on bags? In appearance, this fabric is difficult to distinguish from natural, but it has an artificial origin. In order to sew a bag, you do not need to kill anyone.
Prints, patterns, labels
By the way, the eco bag is a great way to express yourself. Designers offer a huge number of wonderful ornaments: flying zeppelins, bearded York terriers, fantastic deer with curled horns, cozy houses, funny Moomins ... Often, designers of such accessories are inspired by the culture of hippies, famous fighters for the conservation of nature. And some pictures are filled with even deeper meaning: for example, sad Steller cows that have long disappeared from the face of the Earth, as if crying out for help to people, as if asking them to save those who remained ...
Of the inscriptions, one can often find laconic calls for saving the world, proud statements about the owner of the bag being one of those who care not only about themselves, but also about our common Big House, and much more. Often on such products you can see a label on which it says: "Eco Bag". This is done in order to arouse interest, attract attention, interest others.
Personally
When choosing an eco-bag, be sure to pay attention to unusual models. And if you do not find what you want, go for it - try to take matters into your own hands! By the way, such a little thing can be a wonderful start for those who have just begun to learn how to craft. Agree, it’s not difficult to sew together two rectangles and attach one or two handles to them?
To decorate, use the ability to embroider, if it is, of course, there is. Or paint the bag with textile markers.
Well forgotten old
There is another wonderful option, which is worth mentioning separately - a shopping bag. Once, every self-respecting hostess had such a handbag with her. Perhaps it is worth challenging the authorship of the West on eco-bags? After all, a knitted string bag appeared much earlier, it was well known and loved by our grandmothers and great-grandmothers.
Today, the fashion for them is back. On sale you can find many models of all sizes and colors. And those who know how to knit or weave fishing nets can easily create such a little thing on their own.
Well-known strawberry
Not so long ago, a huge number of suns, strawberries and other mini-purses appeared on sale, which when unzipped turned into bags.
The main advantage of this model is that it can be easily folded and always carried with you in your main bag or backpack. The material from which they are sewn is very thin and quite durable. All this determines the crazy popularity that these eco-bags could achieve . Responses of the owners are also noted by the fact that, despite the penny cost, the strawberries in the sock proved to be excellent - the fabric is quite hardy and the seams are quite reliable.
All the colors of the rainbow
Many people like sets of several bags that differ in size and color. By purchasing such a set, you get the opportunity to always pick up a functional reusable shopping bag for your image.
Eco-friendly bags are very convenient, the dimensions of which are relatively small. As a rule, they are the size of a sketchbook. But in some cases a larger handbag is needed. It is convenient if the set contains just such a roomy and practical one.
What do stylists say?
Those who have just discovered the phenomenon of an “eco” bag will probably worry about how fashionable it is. Could it give the image of a modern city dweller unnecessary provincialism and rusticity? Everyone chooses the answers to these questions. However, it is unlikely that anyone will argue that today the concern for health and nature conservation is at the peak of popularity. Namely, these functions are designed to carry out eco-bags.