I need this in my house. Given the foot traffic, I have to wonder how many watts of energy our upstairs hallway could generate with these brilliant kinetic energy absorbing slabs from pavagen. Pavegen slabs are installed in high traffic areas where the kinetic energy from foot traffic stored as energy in the slab. The energy can then be used for traditional energy needs such as powering lighting. It’s truly refreshing to see a clean, efficient and well design alternative for energy production.
With reusable produce bags becoming so popular, you might be wondering how to choose the right produce bags. There are really three types of reusable cotton produce bags: mesh (or net)bags, gauze bags and cloth bags. All of these bags are lightweight and easy to use and store. Simply wash/rinse, as needed, in cold water and hang to dry.
Mesh/ net produce bags are practical and easy to use. This see through net nature of the bag makes it easy to see what produce is inside. It also allows air to circulate so your food will not go bad prematurely. making it great for apples, tomatoes, oranges, peaches, plums etc. Because it does have the openness of the mesh you might want to avoid produce that might “shed” dirt or debris such as broccoli or dirty potatoes. This is the most versatile and popular bag, be sure to order extra of these. Generally speaking the types of fruits and veggies that do not go into the fridge for storage will do well in these bags.
Gauze Bags are very light weight and airy. Though all bag styles generally add a negligible weight, these are the lightest bags. They are also a little less durable, they should not be used for heavy items like potatoes. The gauze bags are great for items that you want to protect from the air. You will find this bag useful for refrigerated items such as broccoli, carrots, lettuce etc. They are also very easy to rinse and hang dry which you are more likely to need to do with refrigerated produce. They can also be used for light grains.
Cloth cotton bags usually feature a bit of a heavier and tighter weave. They are great for heavy items like potatoes and bulky items like bulk cereal, grains, rice etc. They also wash and wear very well.
By now you might be wondering how many reusable produce bags you will typically need for each shopping trip. Of course that varies depending on how many people you shop for and how much produce you buy but most people order their first few bags, only to realize they really need more. Also keep in mind that you will rotate through bags. Some will still be in use at home when you go shopping and so it’s a good idea to order a few more that you might normally use on any one shopping trip. If you have not made the switch to reusable shopping bags yet, be sure to get those as well. The reusable produce bags will tuck nicely into the envirosax Mix & Match 5 pack pouch even when it is filled with all 5 envirosax bags making that a handy options for eco-friendly shopping.
What are your produce bag tips? We'd love to hear them, please comment with your favorite produce bags, alternative uses and any other produce bag tips you might have.
I am so pleased that fall is here and I can wrap up in my Alena Hennessy wrap! I have to confess I think of it more as an accent or accessory. And maybe I'm a little vain but I think every outfit looks cuter with the layered wrap draped across my shoulders. As you can see here, my friend Amy loves her new wrap and has been putting it to good use as she strolls the streets of Downtown Annapolis.
The new fall styles of Koko lunch bags are here and they are rich and luxe! The rich fabric and practical styling are great features when you are taking lunch with you. I'm not going to suggest that anyone get a different lunch tote to match every outfit but with the great price points offered on the Koko bags... you could ;-).
The newest Tyvek Mighty
Wallets are now in stock! Everyone loves these very cool
wallets by Dynomighty and now there are several new designs to choose from.
My favorite is the 35 MM photo wallet. It features all multiple pockets
and card slots to help you keep your cash and credit organized and is eco-friendly
to boot. All Mighty wallets come packaged in recyclable PET (already made from recycled
goods) packaging and is made from durable yet still recyclable eco-friendly
Tyvek. Shop the new designs and other unique gifts at Kir Devries.
The Earthlust water bottle company
has been growing in leaps & bounds! Check out the brand new water bottle
designs from Earthlust at Kir DeVries. We carry every design that
Earthlust offers and keep you up to date with real time stock and
availability! As you may know, only Earthlust offers hip graphics with toxic
free paints, made by a San Francisco based company that tests every batch of
bottles before making them available to you! With such cool designs and such a
great company- it's no wonder Earthlust bottles sell out so quickly. Order now before supplies run out!
I was never a "bag girl" until I discovered the Bungalow Scout Pocket Rocket and now I can not live without it! I noticed it was turning up in all of our family snapshots so I thought I would have a little fun and stop to take some actual pix of my pocket rocket in action. This is simply an incredible bag. I take it everywhere now, it has a pocket for everything (including an inside zip pocket and change pocket too). I keep my keys, sunglasses, BlackBerry and anything small that I need to grab quickly, in one outer pocket, a water bottle in the other and usually, a sweater inside ( AC makes me chilly). When I'm on the go with the kids, their water bottles each have a place of their own and I throw in an insualted lunch tote filled with snacks to keep their little mouths occupied ;-). If I'm taking my Mom to one of her appointments, my laptop and folders fit right into the big inner compartment- which also zips shut. yea I know.. it's amazing - everyone should treat themselves to one of these practical and sturdy pocket rocket bags!
and at the beach....
Well if there is one thing I learned from the home show this weekend... it's that you want pocket rockets! After many many requests we now stock the totally awesome pocket rocket bags from Bungalow Scout. Enjoy! Oh and feel free to drop us an email with any requested products, patterns etc.
Bungalow Scout Pocket Rocket
Check out the Beautiful and eco-friendly vegan and artist wallets from Poketo. Each one is designed by a contemporary artist and lets you carry your art in you bag or pocket! Functional and fun to use, these limited edition wallets are made from durable double layer vinyl and even come with a matching button! Each one a full bill pcket and slots for your credit cards and even a change pocket. I have not stopped smiling since I adopted the beautiflu Ramis Kim wallet for myslef!
Everyone has their own unique style, now you can mix and match envirosax reusable shopping & grocery bags to create your own 3 pack or 5 pack. So whether you are looking for a masculine mix of practicality or flirty colors and patterns, the choice is yours and the possibilities are endless. Mix and match any color or pattern you like to make a convenient envirosax 3 pack or envirosax 5 pack. The 5 pack is sure to meet all of your reusable shopping bag needs and even comes with a free pouch to carry and store your five bags in!
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