SunChips; ECOBAGS; Green Effect

More and more companies are taking steps to help the environment, and I was fortunate to receive products from two such companies who have taken the initiative to encourage eco-consciousness—SunChips and ECOBAGS.

I was fortunate to receive a Milano Style-Natural String Bag (ARV $7.00) from ECOBAGS. According to the website, “Eco-Bags Products, Inc. opened for business in 1989 with a simple goal; to produce quality bags at great prices so that ‘Reusable becomes a way of life.’”

This is my first string bag, and I think it’s pretty cool! It would be great for my next trip to the farmer’s market!

I also received a 10 1/2 oz. bag each of Garden Salsa and Peppercorn Ranch SunChips (ARV $3.99 each). The Garden Salsa had a little spicy kick, but the Peppercorn Ranch was my favorite of the two-I loved the flavor combination. I was surprised to find out that the bags are actually eco-friendly--"33% of every 10 1/2 oz. size SunChips® bag is made with renewable, plant based materials."

In addition to creating more eco-friendly chip bags, SunChips is doing a lot more to help the environment. They have teamed up with National Geographic to create the Green Effect, “an initiative to inspire individuals to spark a green movement in their communities.”

According to the website, “YOU could be the one to make a difference in your community—for the planet! Submit a description of your Green Effect idea by June 8, 2009. Ten finalists will be announced July 7, 2009. Online viewers and a distinguished panel of judges will review these inspiring ideas. We'll award $20,000 each to five people or groups that have the best ideas for green change. The five winners will also be profiled in National Geographic, and the winners will travel to Washington, D.C., to share their projects with environmental leaders.”

Check out the Green Effect for more information.

It’s great to see companies doing their part, as well as encouraging others, to save the environment.

Shop: You can purchase SunChips at various retailers online and nationwide. You can purchase a variety of reusable bags on the ECOBAGS website.

Win: One lucky winner will get a prize package consisting of two bags of 10.5 oz. SunChips (flavors may vary from those mentioned above) and an ECOBAGS Milano Style-Natural String Bag!

***THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED***

Congratulations to dddiva!

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Thank you to Frito-Lay and Eco-Bags Products, Inc. for providing the product(s) for review and/or giveaway.

5:35 AM Posted in: Ecobags,food,giveaways,Green Effect,reviews,SunChips
Gem is a Hawaii Mom Blogger who posts reviews and giveaways, and blogs about life in Hawaii as a mom of 3 boys, including one with an Autism Spectrum Disorder. She loves to travel, bake, and eat anything with chocolate.