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Nowadays, people are being more aware of the effect of human practices to the environment. A good example of this is the use of plastic bags. More and more shops have started their campaign eradicate the use of plastic bags because they are non-biodegradable and adds terrible amount of waste to the earth. That is why reusable bags are very popular right now. They should be very durable and easy to clean, for the next use. You can buy reusable bags that are specifically for your groceries. You can pick a bag that even tells your personality; pick a color that you really like or a print that really describes who you are. Do not limit it for being just a grocery bag but insert some style to it. It is a piece that you can confidently take with you in your next shop. You can also reuse boxes and bottles to reduce the generation of waste.

Another practice that people should be aware of is using recycled materials. Seed paper is a good example of maximizing used paper and reorganizing it to a different kind of product. This kind of paper comes out as an art as the recycled paper used brings different textures and character to each piece. You can also plant the paper after it is used, just get a pot, some soil and water, and then 7-10 days later, you will have wild flowers growing in your pot. They are a very good idea for gifts, wedding invitations, cards and envelopes.