Environmental Effects of Plastic Bags

As we all  know, I am a very strict non-plastic bag user.  There are so many issues with plastic bags! Environmental issues mainly.  Next is the cost.  The cost of using plastic bags in the grocery stores is about .03/bag.  Guess where that money goes?  Straight onto the cost of the food we buy!  Yes.  YOU are paying for your own plastic bags at the grocery store.  I was a little taken aback by that fact as well, however, think about it - you think that a store is just going to GIVE you something for free?  Ummm... not so much.  

The dangers of plastic and plastic bags extends WAY beyond grocery sacks.  It extends right into our lunches.  Go to a school one day and watch the waste in each and every lunch period.  You'll be shocked.  In countries like Japan, they have more nutritious lunches (which is a whole other topic altogether!) and they reuse everything.  They put up their chopsticks after washing them off for use the next day.  Amazing.  No waste?  

Check these statistics out regarding waste in our schools.  Mind boggling: 

One County Lunch Room Stats

That comes from this site which is FABULOUS!!

http://www.greenecowarriors.org/

I had a lovely woman stationed in Australia order a bunch of items from me because they have what is called a "waste-free" lunch.  Woah.  What a concept!  I was pretty much enthralled with this idea and wanted to start an initiative within my area.  But, alas, day job!  (again, another story!!)  

Here is another story that touched me... Ugh.  Can you imagine this?!!

http://www.inl.co.nz/environment/2008/plasticjunkyard.html

So the reduction of plastic waste, even if it's just in one household or an entire country saves much more than money.  It saves the environment and I have to say - I want my child(ren) and their children to grow up on a world of beauty and wonder - just as I did.  

I found this little video that explains just a little bit.

Environmental Effects of Plastic Bags

Enjoy!

SediluGreen EcoStuffers - Web Store now live!

Let me tell you something first and foremost.  Opening an online store is harrowing.  Tiring.  Frustrating.  And alllll those four letter words our mothers warned us not to say or she'd wash our mouths out with soap.  But, in the end, it's sooooo worth it and I'm actually enjoying this now!

 www.sedilugreen.com

So here's a brief overview of the journey... 

Got the domain like 10 months ago. Score! Didn't do anything with it because I had no idea what I wanted to do.  Booger. 

So then I did something with it and got the shopping cart and some sort of a web design that will eventually change once EcoStuffers start catching on, which they are QUICKLY doing so!

Signed up for the merchant account and got it rolling, and then it wouldn't sync.  Double Booger!  It was like that for about a month and I had NO idea that it was not accepting the credit cards.  Triple Booger.  Luckily a kind soul told me that she wanted to purchase but it wasn't letting her.  Bless her lovely little heart!

Finally - here we are - working and Functional!  So I got everything ironed out and we're up for business!  Now, keep in mind that we have DOZENS upon DOZENS of designs but they're not all listed.  It's taking some time, but I am working my little fingers to the bones getting this site done.  It's actually pretty exciting!!

So go check it out!  Favorite it.  Keep checking it out.  Then check it out again.  More designs to come!

www.sedilugreen.com

Oh, and check us out at the following websites where our items are featured (and rest assured MORE to come in the future.  Yeah, it's pretty cool). 

Go Green Etc

SediluGreen on Etsy

Coming soon!!  

Lunchboxes.com

Share my joy!  Love ya! 

New Fabrics - Coming soon!

I am one that loves surprises.  And suspense.  I love suspenseful movies that make me jump out of my skin.  I love mystery novels so much that I can't wait to get to the end (when I have time to actually sit down and ENJOY reading of course!)  I love to work on projects just to see how they'll turn out... I love suspense. 

So, my friends, I'm just going to say - there are new fabrics coming.  OMG!  Yes.  I said it.  New fabrics.  For who though?  Kids?  Moms?  Dads?  Teens?  TWEENS?!!  I can't stand it! 

I'll reveal some new designs in like - well - I can't tell you!  I'm horrible I know..

So as a sneak peek, I'll give you 2... But only TWO!  (I'm totally excited)...

What do you think??  I, personally, am completely excited.  These are going to be AWESOME!  EEE!

Toodles.

SediluGreen

What IS an EcoStuffer?

What's an EcoStuffer from SediluGreen, you might ask?


Well, let me tell you what it is!  It's a super cool, super environmentally safe, super health conscious part of your life.  It's pretty much a necessity to have SediluGreen EcoStuffers in today's society! 

Made from 100% cotton, Lead, BPA, and Phthalate free materials, this little Stuffer is going to blow you away!  Not only are they safe for FOOD storage (I've found out that some bags out there that are handmade are NOT safe!  And are NOT using FDA approved materials to be next to food!  EEEK!), but they're super fun and stylish and well made!!  With a hidden inside seam and no threads showing on your beautiful exterior (meaning no sewn in velcro and no uneven stitches!) and a stout helping of velcro across the top, your "Stuffings" are going to be safe and sound... OH, and only the best designer fabrics!! Rest assured that your EcoStuffer is going to last you a LONG time and be the talk of the town - saving both money AND the environment in one swoop!  Woah.  Who can ask for more??


Made by a perfectionist at heart, each and every bag that goes out of the studio is tested, looked over, tested again and any loose threads are snipped.  The bag is then carefully packaged and shipped to your destination, wherever that may be - the USA, UK, Canada, Guam, Bangladesh - wherever you are.  International shipping is obviously here to stay! 


Style abound is all we can say about these bags.  Quality galore is what others have said.  And this is only the beginning.  Share in the excitement as we grow the brand and grow the style. 


Have suggestions on some styles?  Feel free to contact me and let me know!  I LOVE new and fresh ideas!