Tote It With Eco Style

Winner declared!! Go to the bottom of the post!

As you may know, I have a particular aversion to plastic and no  matter how hard I try, the darn stuff is so difficult to keep out of my life! It actually took me nearly 8 months to buy a suitable diaper bag (don’t ask me how I managed!) because I wanted to find a cool bag that was one part diaper, two parts hip mamma and sans that nasty PVC. You know what I mean, eco stylish post natal fashion?

Anyhow, all this week I have been outfitted with a great new bag to tote mine and Olivia’s stuff around. These stylish bags appeal to my inner conscience and eco-style sense.

The Ecogear bags are made of organically grown cotton canvas and rope materials, with non-toxic dyes, sustainable wood and organically grown accessories. How great is that! They are even named for endangered animals and manufactured through planet friendly practices. All week, I have had the sense of satisfaction that my new bag represents an idea that companies like Ecogear are doing their best to provide us with eco options so we don’t have to settle for the a lifelong battle with plastic and pvc products.

Ecogear also has an Ecotech line for backpacks and laptop bags that uses an alternative to PVC that has virtually no risk to the environment or human health. Apparently many normally manufactured bags and backpacks do contain chemical-emitting PVC, chlorine, dioxin, phthalates or heavy metals, so I was pleased to see that you can still have all the benefits of a school backpack without carrying a toxic load of health risks. They also create H2O and CO2 when burned for minimal impact upon disposal (although why dispose when you can give it away?)

I’m going to use my new Coho messenger bag as a daily diaper/handbag because it’s roomy, washable and tough. There’s roomy internal organizer pockets, dual side pockets for our stainless steel water bottles and adjustable shoulder straps. I loved the green color of my bag (actually looks more sage in person than in the pic) and here is the best part: This messenger bag is only $24.99! I do not know when I have last found a great bag for this price, let alone an eco-bag.

If you are looking for a new bag, do me a favor and let Ecogear know you appreciate the love and energy they have put into creating environmentally conscious products for us by grabbing a fun & stylish bag for yourself!

WIN IT: Since I’ve enjoyed my new Coho bag so much, Molly from Ecogear and I thought it would be fun to give away a Coho AND an adorable pink Panda backpack so that the little eco-diva in your life can tote the eco message as well. Two great bags to one lucky winner!

All you have to do to be entered is head on over to Ecogear and check out their line of great green bags and then leave me a comment below telling me which line of bags you like the best? Winner will be picked at random. Contest closes August 7th at midnight. Open to residents of USA only. One entry per house/email/person. I’ll announce a winner right here on August 8th so bookmark this page!

Please note** comments that do not follow the entry directions will be deleted!

This was fun! I love giving you cool gifts, anybody else want to give something away?

Using Random.org, the WINNER of the two bags is……COMMENT#29 – Teri!! I’ve sent you an email.

Thank you to all of you who entered, there will be more fun giveaways soon, so dont forget to add healthy Green Moms to your RSS, and stay up to date with all the latest!

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