Here at Repax Reusable Bags, we are committed to helping save the environment by eliminating the usage of plastic bags and replacing them with “green” reusable ones. But that is not all we believe in! We are excited to announce our collaboration with three worthy and distinctive charities we not only believe in but have pledged to support. With every purchase of a Repax Reusable Bag made, you are helping to make a difference too.
A portion of profits from our Confetti Pink bags will be donated to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation, a charity that supports breast cancer research. When you choose to buy a Mango Orange bag, the America Red Cross will receive a portion of the profits to help with their ongoing support for worldwide disaster. And when you purchase our Lagoon Blue bags, we will donate a portion of the profits to the Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary Program (BTNEP) to help with their ongoing commitment to protect the threatened marshlands of coastal Louisiana.
As Louisiana natives, the Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary Program charity is especially close to our hearts as the Gulf Oil Spill continues to threaten our coast. The goal of the BTNEP is to keep our Louisiana marshlands safe by working to prevent all activities that threaten an estuary’s public water supply, are harmful to shellfish, fish and wildlife populations, and negatively impact recreational opportunities for estuary residents. At present, BTNEP is actively involved in efforts to safe-guard our precious wetlands from the tragedy that is the oil spill and here at Repax we are determined to help.
When you buy Repax Reusable Bags, you are not only helping save the environment but are supporting a cause you believe in, whichever one that may be. Please visit Repax.com today to assist us in helping these worthy causes. It just takes one purchase to make a lifetime of difference.
Repax Reusable Bags celebrated Earth Day at Whole Foods Arabella Station which is in Uptown New Orleans. Our “Bag Lady” came along to spread the word about harmful plastic bags and gave out coupons for Repax Reusable Bags. Our “Bag Lady” is made with about 200 plastic bags, which is about 3 months of grocery shopping for the average family. The kids had a great time learning about using reusable bags and making Earth Day pins to wear while the parents shopped. It was nice to visit with out of towners who were in New Orleans for Jazz Fest which started today.
Repax Founder, Margaret Moss, demonstrates just how easy it is to put your Repax reusable shopping bags away on this video. Putting them right back in your purse or car is an easy way to avoid getting to the checkout line with no bags! Repax Bags are Easy to Stuff!
The 22nd annual Art in Bloom celebration was held March 24 – March 28 at the New Orleans Museum of Art. Congratulations to Co-Chairs Karen Gundlach and Elly Lane for putting together such a successful event! Repax was pleased to donate 200 bright pink reusable shopping bags to the festivities. The bags were given out at the Art in Bloom luncheon on March 25th. Because the luncheon (and all of the programs and events) were so well attended, flowers were randomly placed under the plates of 200 luncheon attendees. Those that had a flower received a Repax bag. This year’s theme was eco-friendly practices for businesses, homes and lifestyles so reusable shopping bags were a great fit! Art in Bloom is a joint project of the New Orleans Museum of Art and the Garden Study Club of New Orleans. Proceeds benefit the Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden, the New Orleans Botanical Gardens at City Park, the Restoration of the Gardens of Project Lazarus, Beauregard-Keyes House, Parkway Partners, Longvue House and Gardens and the Hermann-Grima Gallier House.
Repax Reusable Bags would like to help spread the word about an upcoming Jefferson Parish cypress planting project. The “hands on costal restoration project” is scheduled for March 13 and 20, 2010 (both dates on Saturdays) to plant 3,100 bald cypress trees in 10.5-inch diameter containers along the Bayou Segnette Waterway in Jefferson Parish. All volunteers are to report to the Bayou Segnette State Park boat launch, 7777 Westbank Expressway, Westwego, Louisiana at 8:00 a.m
Our new colors are in and they look fabulous! Take a look at our “buy now” page to view our two new colors; Carnival and Confetti.
Our Carnival bags are perfect for Mardi Gras. Just stuff a bag in your pocket and you will be ready to catch and store lots of throws. The Carnival bags are also popular with sports fans.
The Confetti bag is a great new spring color or a nice little Valentine Gift. Just don’t forget to put chocolates inside the bag!
Attention Baton Rouge residents: Repax Bags are now available at Whole Foods in Baton Rouge. The bags are already popular at the New Orleans and Metairie Whole Foods locations.
Rouses Demo this Saturday at Mandeville and Tchoupitoulas. Come out and say “Hi” to Valerie who will be doing the demo on Tchoupitoulas, or Sammie who will be doing the demo in Mandeville.
We are excited to announce that Repax Bags are now available in the Louisiana Wholefoods Markets, and selected Rouses Supermarkets. To find a store near you, please see our product locator.
Louisiana’s nationally recognized Christmas Tree Recycling program is in full swing for the 20th year. 750,000 Christmas trees have been recycled since 1991 and placed along the fastest-eroding areas of Louisiana’s coast. The trees help protect important wetlands which act as barriers against hurricane surges and provide a rich nursery ground for fisheries. The project creates tree fences which slow wave action, trap sediments and combat erosion.
Christmas trees will be collected in Jefferson and Orleans Parishes January 7th, 8th, & 9th. Although the program is organized by local parishes, it relies heavily on community volunteers. Trees will be placed beginning this Saturday, Jan. 9th and every Saturday throughout January. There is a special need forvolunteers with shallow draft boats. For more information please go to http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2010/01/complete_list_of_christmas_tre.html
Be part of the solution by putting your Christmas tree out for collection or volunteering to help place trees along our coastline. Make Going Green part of your New Year!
Want to win a free set of Repax Reusable Bags? Send us your Repax video and if we use it on our blog, we’ll send you a free set of Repax Reusable Bags. Amateur moviemakers, here’s your big chance! Watch our movie making debut below.
