Family’s Green Resolution Prompts Introduction of Savior Bags, a Line of Reusable Shopping Bags

PRLog (Press Release) - Mar 31, 2008 -
Shocked to find that there is virtually no market for recycling lightweight plastic bags and witnessing the effect plastic bags have had on the environment since their introduction in the 1980’s, three environmentally-conscious family members decided to take matters into their own hands by creating their own reusable bags.  The attention and support they received from their communities in Boulder, Colorado, Rancho Cucamonga, California and Tempe, Arizona prompted them to focus their efforts on producing a line of American-made, natural, biodegradable canvas bags for the eco-conscious public.

The diverse backgrounds of Savior Bag’s founders – Jennifer Shinyeda, Merrily Shinyeda and Jessica Shinyeda – contribute to their unique perspective on the growing market for eco-friendly products.  With experience in the food and beverage industry, international business and the fashion and beauty markets, the women knew that the bag needed to practical, distinctive and readily available.  “The advantage of residing in three states gives us the ability to develop personal relationships with our retailers and the Internet extends our reach outside our home states.“ says Merrily Shinyeda.

Targeting Earth Day for the launch of their new line of reusable shopping bags, Savior Bags offers shoppers an alternative to plastic and store-branded, non-woven polypropylene bags that are frequently offered as a plastic bag replacement.  “We applaud the move away from plastic bags but are worried about the long-term proliferation of the 99¢ non-woven polypropylene bags.  These bags, imported from China by the millions, are made of plastic and are not designed to break down in landfills.” cautions Jennifer Shinyeda.   Savior Bags are made from 100% cotton canvas, milled in the United States.

”Savior Bags are meant to be as fun as they are functional,” adds Jessica Shinyeda, “in addition to our ‘tongue-in-cheek’ graphics, our bags include a number of features you won’t see on other shopping bags.”  Available in six designs and constructed of water repellent, mildew resistant, super heavy-duty canvas, these bags won’t collapse while packing.   Shiny brass grommets add an upscale touch to this decidedly hard-working bag.

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