plastic is not fantastic

I am embarrassed to post this, but here it goes....I have fallen off the wagon. I have stopped using my reuseable bags. Not on purpose, life just has been hectic lately.

See exhibit A. I also notice that I frequent Target WAY too often. :) 

According to Stanford University Americans use 100 million 100 billion plastic bags each year. Of the 100 billion bags less than 10% are recycled.

Why are we using so many plastic bags when it is so easy to reuse a bag you already own? 

I am trying to erradicate plastic from my life. Hold on. Just in cases such as this, when it isn't necessary. 

The Oprah show featured a family that had zero waste! What? 

click hereto see a video of the family featured on the today show in 2011:

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I don't think I would ever be as organized as the family featured on Oprah, but I can definitely do better. 

I think adding these Reusable Produce Bags from Gardner's Supply Company ($14.95 for 5 bags) will be my first step in getting back on track. Aren't they pretty great?!?

What changes have you made in your home? What tips do you have for me?