Reusable Cotton Produce Bag

Aren’t these reusable mesh bags fabulous? Buy a few, take them with you to the grocery store for your produce and never again use those flimsy plastic bags that just get tossed in the garbage later. They have a drawstring for easy closure, checkout clerks can see what’s in them, and they’re made in Canada…

Sacs à fruits et légumes réutilisables

Si tous les sacs très minces dans lesquels on pèse les fruits et les légumes frais étaient réutilisables, de même que les sacs dans lesquels on met ces sacs… on en sauverait des déchets de plastique! Voilà pourquoi la société montréalaise Credo Bags met sur le marché deux nouvelles catégories de sacs en coton réutilisables,…

Be Green: Break up with plastic

Plastic is like the ultimate bad boyfriend/girlfriend, isn’t it? Seductive, easy, convenient, but ultimately bad for us. Last week, we discussed why plastic–even « biodegradable » plastic– is such a bad idea for the environment. I encourage you to click on Verdavivo’s link (above) to acquaint yourself with the real cost of the plastic you use. Especially…

CBS NEWS

Judy Lazar Canadian mother Judy Lazar established Credo Bags Inc. in May 2008. Credo Bags are grocery shopping bags made of cotton, hemp and bamboo. Credo Bags Inc. also works with an organization of immigrant women, who are learning employment skills through a joint program with the Quebec Government for integration into society. https://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/mompreneurs-make-their-mark/12/

Credo Bags – Proudly Canadian

You know what else makes me feel good? Doing my bit for the environment, and these Credo Bags fit the bill. Made in Canada (Montreal to be specific), these bags use sustainable and ecologically responsible fabrics such as organic cotton, hemp and bamboo. The name comes from their credo: No more plastic bags. I especially…

The Montreal Gazette

In a few weeks, shoppers at Loblaws, Provigo and Maxi stores in Quebec will have to pay five cents for every plastic grocery bag they take. Wine lovers have already been bringing their own bags – since Jan. 1, the SAQ has no longer given out single-use bags. Since 2006, when Metro became the first…

Maison & demeure

Filets Reutilisables Adieu sacs plastique minces que l’on jette après utilization! Pour faire ses courses au marché ou à l’épicerie et pour récolter au jardin, il y a désormais les sacs réutilisables Credo. Ces filets en coton bio laissant respirer les produits frais sont ultralégers, lavalbles en machine et pratiques avec leur cordon de fermeture.…