(Part 1 in our series on composting) Composting is an easy and valuable way to live more sustainably. Composting creates a rich soil conditioner, reduces the amount of material in the landfill, helps prevent erosion, minimizes the use of pesticides and...
Have you heard?! It’s Plastic Free July!! And it’s almost like this challenge was made for us! As a sustainable company that focuses on reducing the amount of plastic waste in our communities, and taking concrete steps to reduce our...
Hello Summer! We're excited to get outside and enjoy our local parks and beaches. Here are few simple things you can do to have an eco-friendly beach day! Not all sunscreens are equal-- but some are greener than others. ...
To this day, I often think about what I want to do and who I want to be when I grow up. Then I realize that something crazy called life happened, and I find myself here — all grown up....
Now that we're all starting to get together with friends and family (FINALLY!), we're passing along our favorite green tips for keeping it eco-friendly. Try hand-making decorations decorations with materials you have on hand. This is a great...
Our Commitment to the Environment Our company started with a commitment to the environment: Help reduce plastic waste and create multi-use biodegradable alternatives. This is a special week to us so we take the opportunity to recommit to becoming a...
It's 9:57 am. My airpods are missing AGAIN! I am supposed to be on a call in 3 minutes. My husband can help but he's got our 10 month old fully soothed after a 10 minute crying spat. He looks...
We are so grateful for our customers and want to highlight some of our great partners and their success stories with ShoreBags. Today, we'd like you to meet Pretty Personal Gifts, in her own words: When did you start? I launched Pretty...
From looking at how we design and produce products to how we pack and ship them, we worked to improve our environmental impact in 2020. Thank you for all your support as we strive to become a greener partner. 2020...
Hello! As we roll into the new year, I suppose it's only fitting that I introduce myself as the newest member of the ShoreBags team. As some of you already know, my name is Ali and I came aboard at the...
A Passion for the Environment ShoreBags was built around sustainable and eco focused principles. While the initial focus was on the materials, sourcing, production and workforce, it inevitably stretches to beyond that. Sustainability is not only about responsibly selecting biodegradable...
A Family Passion Growing up, canvas bags have been around ever since we can remember. As the daughters of first generation immigrants, we grew up with the perpetual "hustle." Starting in the 1990s and well into early 2000s, our dad would...
ShoreBags is Seeking Social Media Partners for upcoming collaborations in editorial, style, trends, look books and brand promotion. Styled editorial shots will be used and promoted on our blog, website and on all social media channels. WHAT IS A SOCIAL MEDIA...
What's happening to the humble honeybee? During the winter of 2018, roughly 40% of honeybee colonies in the United States died. Since then, the numbers have continued declining. Beekeepers are steadily losing colonies. According to the US Department of Agriculture, the number...
We are committed to making a difference in the lives of our employees and customers. As we see more people all over the world working to bring attention to climate change, we're hopeful that everyday decisions to carry reusable bags, buy sustainably-sourced goods,...
Single-use plastic bags are increasingly banned in many states and communities as we see the harm plastic creates to our environment. Birds and ocean life often mistake plastic for food, and although some retailers are now charging small fees for polyethylene bags...
Working with traditional methods, we create each piece in our line by hand. Many of those hands are those of rural women, who make up half our workforce. Our factory is in New Delhi, India, a bustling place surrounded by many...
We know it matters how products are made, and understand there is sometimes a stigma behind purchasing products produced in developing countries due to a lack of oversight on labor practices. We've worked to create an ethical and healthy factory environment for all...
