“Paper or plastic?”This is the most common question shoppers ask when they go to the supermarket. Both of these options have major impacts on the environment. The world uses between 500 billion to a trillion plastic bags each year. Many of these end up in landfills where they can take hundreds of thousands of years to decompose. Each year, 14 million trees are chopped down to make paper grocery bags.

Consumers around the world are increasingly choosing to stop using plastic or paper bags. This is both personal choice and law. Reusable grocery bags are becoming a more environmentally-friendly option.

California Innovations leverages their expertise in insulated technology to create a line of quality, durable grocery bags. The 45 Can Freezer Tote is made with high-density thermal insulation, and Therma-Flect Radiant Block to ensure that groceries remain cold for hours. Microban helps protect the lining against bacteria that can lead to odors and stains. These grocery bags are Ultra Safe, meaning they are free of PVC and safe from lead and phthalate.

California Innovations’ eco-friendly grocery bags are reusable and can be reused over and over again unlike plastic and paper bags that are only used once. Apart from their environmental benefits, reusable bags can be used multiple times as a picnic or beach bag.

It’s practical, eco-friendly, and insulated to keep food cool — this seems like an easy choice.

Go to for more information about reusable grocery bags, coolers, and lunch bags. www.californiainnovations.com.