Here’s another way to get a head start on earth-friendly living in 2009.  It’s a great reusable shopping bag that comes in brilliant colors.  Although it has a long handle, it will fold and fit into a nicely integrated carry pouch.

The long handle will fit over your shoulder, and this sturdy bag can carry up to 40 lbs.  Even so, it is still lightweight.

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Let’s see how many ways you can decrease your carbon footprint.  Banish plastic bags, and start reusing your bags in 2009.  ReusableBags.com has a great selection of reusable bags, and their customer service is great.

There are a few occasions when you just cannot use a reusable bag. Cleaning up after your dog is one of them. Still, there is a better choice for your dog’s waste.

BioBag makes dog waste bags that are 100% biodegradable and 100% compostable. These bags decompose within 10 to 45 days and leave no residue behind, well, except for your dog’s residue.

BioBag Dog Waste Bags

This could be a late Christmas gift or an early New Year’s Eve essential item.  You can fill it with nine bottles of wine and have a heck of a party.  Made of tear-proof polyester, this bag stands up for easy packing.

Keep this with your other reusable grocery bags, so you’ll be ready the next time you’re near the grocery store.  Choose from two eye-catching colors or go with a subdued black bag.  It’s up to you.

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Still owe someone a gift?  This bag is a great gift that will be used for years to come.  You can find it and other great gifts at ReusableBags.com.

Four shopping bags capable of holding over 30 pounds each fit into a pouch the size of a grapefruit!  It’s compact size makes this set a perfect stocking stuffer.

Okay, it may be a little late to make this a stocking stuffer, but it still a gift, however late, that will be appreciated the same.  Both your loved one and our planet will love this gift.

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If you’re thinking about New Year’s resolutions, you might be thinking about how many different ways you can reduce your carbon footprint.  For more ideas, please visit ReusableBags.com.

Need a “Last-Minute Gift”?  How about something green?  All this week on BestBagsOnEarth.com, we’re featuring some last-minute items you can buy that will send an earth-friendly message.

Sippy cups take a lot of abuse, and they go everywhere a child goes.  Wouldn’t it be nice not to worry about what is used to make the sippy cup?  Klean Kanteen is lab tested proven to be 100% free of heavy metals and toxins.

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Klean Kanteen 12 oz Stainless Steel Sippy Cup, Stainless

If your child is not quite ready for a sippy cup, you can easily convert it into a bottle by adding Green to Grow – Replacement Nipples

It is a constant effort making sure your child is safe from harmful materials.  ReusableBags.com can help with their selection of kid-friendly and earth-friendly items.