Oct 22, 2008

Green ‘Shop Totes’ conserve natural resources

(RICHMOND, Va.) — The age-old question “Paper or plastic?” has been answered. The answer is neither – “I have my own!”

Only reusable bags are the solution for today and the future. With great pleasure, Calypso Studios introduces you to a new program; S.H.O.P. Totes (Start Helping Our Planet) slated to debut October 2008 and ship January 2009. Many market leaders recognize Calypso Studios S.H.O.P Totes as the number one exciting new launch of environmentally friendly and fashionable gifts.

Over a year ago, Calypso Studios noticed a growing demand for consumers to find an eco-friendly, convenient, and affordable shopping bag to make their shopping experience fun and fashionable. Calypso Studios licensed America’s most creative artists to bring fun and lighthearted messages to the s.h.o.p.ping task. For fashion conscious s.h.o.p.ers, Calypso Studios offers a range of styles that allows the individual spirit to be express while embracing the green practice.

Wall Street Journal, Southern Living and other major publications recently site the importance of reusable bags. Calypso Studios S.H.O.P. Totes are a great solution to our changing world. Being Eco-friendly is no longer a trend; it is a genuine effort to conserve Earth’s natural resources. Many grocery stores now charge for even plastic bags. In Richmond, VA, our home base, some grocery stores pay up to 20 cents for a returned paper bag. According to the EPA, Americans throw away about 100 billion plastic bags a year. Calypso Studios S.H.O.P totes packed in an outer bag of three; are a great solution to conserving production of paper and plastic bags

The three S.H.O.P totes fold and fit beautifully into a wristlet carry bag that has room for debit cards and keys. Each tote measures 17″ x 19″ (excluding the handles). The totes are made of washable, strong polyester, engineered to handle the heaviest of groceries 20 lbs or more. The spirit minded shopper is free to shop, protect valuables, and feel rather smug about the mission. Going greenified has never been so easy.