Plastic Attack

Reusable grocery bag proponents received a huge boost with the introduction of a reusable grocery bag system from Austin-based Blue Avocado. The gro-pak is billed as the world’s first ‘fashion-inspired reusable grocery bag system.’ The system features six bags that easily collapse, making transport to and from the grocery store, a cinch. Made of 50% post-consumer recycled material and holding up to 100 pounds, the set contains a larger bag, an insulated bag, a multi-use bag, a stuff-and-go bag, a produce bag, and a padded shoulder strap. It also contains a carbon label reminding users of how many plastic bags and how much carbon has been avoided during each use. Now available at Whole Foods, various kits are available from $9.99 to $69.99. For more information visit www.blueavocado.com.