Each month Tote Talk will post a favorite bag choice and some background information about it. This month’s bag is from the Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library.

The Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library Bunny Book Bags are filled with pre-selected books that make it easy for adults to select age-appropriate materials for their children and read to them.  The goal is to instill a love of reading within children and help them become more prepared for school.  The bags make access to children’s books convenient and worry-free.

Each month Tote Talk will post a favorite bag choice and some background information about it.  This month’s bag is from Tote-a-lly Awesome.

“As Santa Monica High School SAGE students (Students for the Advancement of Global Entrepreneurship), we noticed that the U.S. alone goes through 100 billion plastic shopping bags annually, and pathetically recycles less than 5%. We took initiative in creating our student-run social venture, Tote-a-lly Awesome. Tote-a-lly began promoting sustainable solutions by selling trendy, eco-friendly, student designed tote bags made of 100% recycled plastic bottles and have expanded our line to other green accessories. We donate 60% of our profits to organizations close to our heart: Heal the Bay and our very own SAGE team.

This is our community bag, designed by Santa Monica SAGE member Ralph Peacor in 2009.”

Each month Tote Talk will post a favorite bag choice and some background information about it.  This month’s bag is from Ukiah Natural Foods Co-op.

This Medium Grocery bag is made from a cotton/flax blend material. Flax cotton originated from flax plants which are woven into fibers. Flax plants have been cultivated for thousands of years for the production of linen. Unfortunately, we are looking for a new source of this material. The simplicity of the design is what makes this bag a winner! Watermelon anyone?

Account Rep for this bag: Marcia

Ukiah Natural Foods Co-op formed in the mid-1970’s as a buying club for homesteaders.  The original club carried supplies like fruit trees, canning jars and bulk foods.  As demand grew, the club evolved into a cooperatively owned retail store.  After 34 years of growth, Ukiah Natural Foods Co-op still holds true to its original intention of providing quality, staple foods at the best possible prices.  The cooperative is now backed by over 7,000 member-owners from our community- you’re invited to join them and become a partner in this locally-owned, value-driven business.