Go eco in style

Shape, July, 2008

Why wait for plastic bag bans to take effect in your city? With ever more fashion brands going green, it's never been easier--or more chic--to kick the plastic habit. Here are some of our favorite totes.

SCOOP NYC GREEN & GORGEOUS

($28; scoopnyc.com for stores) When you buy this linen bag, net profits go to the NRDC, and eco-cleaning company Shaklee plants a tree.

STELLA McCARTNEY ORGANIC COTTON SHOPPER

($75; includes perfume and lotion; at Sephora) Carrying this makes a subtle statement: You're helping the planet without advertising it.

TARGET I'M PINK BUT I'M STILL GREEN!

($15; target.com for stores) Made of recycled cotton, this sweet tote lets you show off the girly side of being an environmental crusader.