Plastic bags are so 2009. Aside from the damage they do to our environment (the nerve!), who loves digging around for a nickel when making a purchase? And while there is no shortage of reusable corporate-branded hemp bags to choose from, who says being green has to be so dull?

Thank goodness for Credo Bags, a Canadian-made, reusable eco-shopping system. Based in Montreal, these cute and clever totes are as eco-friendly as they come. From bag design, to spinning and weaving the yarn, to finishing, Credo Bags keeps a close eye on their labour conditions, the environmental impact of production and the authenticity of their raw materials.

But you don’t need to be headed to market to use these totes. Trendsters will love the Peace Love Recycling bag that carries everything from your lunch to your gym shoes. Headed to a dinner party? Try the Vino Tote, perfect for carting around and gifting a bottle of your favourite wine. Need a gift for that hostess with the mostest? Pick up a set of four 100% organic cotton bags packed in an eco-friendly gift box.

Credo Bags are available at organic and speciality stores across North America. Check out Credobags.com for locations and a complete look at all their nifty totes. Being eco-chic has never been easier!

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