Crochet for the Coast

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

Reducing the number of plastic bags you accumulate is a great way to keep them from ending up in places where they're not supposed to be. Reusing plastic bags can also help keep them off hte streets and out of oceans.

Ways to Reduce Plastic Bags:

  • Take your lunch to school or work in a reusable lunch box
  • Use a reusable cloth bag at the store
  • Respectfully decline bags at grocery stores

Ways to Reuse Plastic Bags

  • Trash bags for small trash cans
  • Bags to pick up pet messes
  • A place to keep wet or dirty clothing until it can be cleaned

How to Recycle Plastic Bags

Many grocery stores have a plastic bag disposal spot near the enterence. You may take plastic bags there any time you like. Recycling plastic bags in this way helps to keep them from finding their way into nature and harming ecosystems there.