Accidental Environmentalism

I met Michelle and Susan of the "Need-A-Bag?" project at the 441 Farmers' Market today. They collect cloth bags, wash and dry them (on the clothesline, of course), and redistribute them to folks who want an alternative to plastic bags at the Market.  I love little projects that do a lot of good like this - no board of directors or non-profit-filing, just get the job done.  They look like they're having a good time, too. 

Michelle has a blog - The Accidental Environmentalist - that I've enjoyed reading.  She has gone where many of us fear to tread, including shampoo-less hair care, re-useable menstrual products, and Disney World. 

Thanks, Michelle and Susan, for the inspiration. And for helping me clear my coat closet of a bunch of extra cloth bags.

Comments

[Michele]

Oh my gosh -- I never realized I was such a dork. Oh, wait, yes I did. What I do for the cause...

Thanks for blogging about the Need-a-Bag? project and for the much-needed boon of bags! We just slapped them up on the fence (as they were provided all washed and pretty); next week I'll bring stickers for the ones that haven't been snatched up.

Kelly, it was great getting to meet you!

P.S. -- I'm swiping the photo for my blog!

[becky]

what a great project! is it my imagination or do i see more shoppers using cloth bags? what a creative, fun version of activism! thanks for sharing this story!