Just got a link from SuperForester Severine about Bags For the People, who are throwing a free DIY canvas bag-sewing soiree called “Sweatshop” on July 18th from 1 to 6PM @ 303 Grand in Brooklyn, NY
Sayeth the BFTP site:
“Bags for the People is a non-profit organization that provides people with a sustainable alternative to plastic bags.
Bags for the People began with three friends who worked at the Union Square Farmers Market in New York City. These three friends, Megan Talley, Glenn Robinson, and Kelly Martin, wanted to make a positive impact on the exorbitant use of plastic bags that they witnessed each and every market.
In an effort to curb plastic bag usage, Megan, Glenn, and Kelly, began making re-usable bags from recycled clothing and fabric that were to be given out for free at the market.
Why free?
Our bags are free so no one is excluded from actively participating in this simple lifestyle change. We want our bags to be a truly positive experience that will create dialogue and instill environmentally conscious thought while cutting back on plastic bag usage. Furthermore, for us, it is about our environment and making positive change, not making money.”
Wait, wait… Let me get this straight… You make the bags out of recycled materials, teach others how to make the bags on their own, AND you give away the bags you make? About making positive change, not making money?
What do we call this amazing new America we’ve suddenly found ourselves in?
A place where people willingly (and thrillingly) choose idea-sharing over profit?
World 2.0
I don’t know when exactly it began (it was wayyyy before Obama,) but here it is.
I love this newly undiscovered planet.
Here’s the Bags For The People site.
And the 303 Grand site.
Thank you, Sevvy for the tippy tip tip!
(Danke Schoen, Susanne!)
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