• The U.S. uses approximately 100 billion plastic bags per year and 10 billion paper bags.
• Plastic bags take up to 1000 years to degrade.
• Paper bags create 70% more air and 50 times more water pollutants than plastic bags
• As litter, plastic bags kill millions of animals each year.
• The U.S. uses the equivalent of 14 million trees to make paper bags every year
• The U.S uses the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil per year in the manufacture of plastic bags.
• Less than 5% of bags are recycled.
• Most disposable bags are used once and end up in landfills, which produce methane gas--the most potent greenhouse gas-- contributing to global climate change.

• Hold more than paper or plastic bags
• Lightweight, durable, folds flat, strong handles
• Inexpensive, plus many stores give a 5 cent rebate for using one, so it pays for itself
• Non toxic, washable, and water repellent

Don’t leave bags in the trunk: make a habit of removing your key from the ignition and grabbing your bags: Remember: “Key-bags. Key-bags.”