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Bring your own bag, that is!  SKIP THE SINGLE-USE PLASTIC BAG – SWITCH to RE-USABLE BAGS! Did you know that those convenient plastic grocery bags are only used for an average of 15-20 minutes? Meanwhile they have a lifespan of 500–1,000 years in the landfill. Suddenly that convenience is looking very inconvenient for our planet…   To learn more about why this is so important https://www.conserve-energy-future.com/30-breathtaking-reasons-to-switch-to-reusable-bags.php     Make your own! Re-use old t-shirts and create a no-sew, washable, reusable bag!  This too was an event at SP Earth Day Festivals of past years, thanks to students from Severna Park Middle School who led the way for people – adults and kids alike- to make a bag in mere minutes!  https://rb.gy/5sfjax   There are lots of great options in the marketplace, including from SP Earth Day Festival exhibitor Nina’s Flying Needle https://www.ninasflyingneedle.com/ More options to purchase https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/home-products/g26448487/best-reusable-produce-bags/