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Twelve Rivers cares about the world we live in and strives to make a difference in it. From the reusable bags that help our environment to the jobs our business creates, we take on the responsibility of impacting our environment and caring for those in it.
The twelve longest rivers in the world flow through 35 countries, entwining peoples’ lives globally. Local environments depend on these waters for wildlife, farming, commerce and transportation, and sustaining human life. At Twelve Rivers, we are mindful of how small our world really is and the responsibility each of us has to our fellow man and our world … and to protect each. Our actions and daily choices affect far more than we can imagine.
Here at Twelve Rivers we are committed to providing beautiful bags, because we believe becoming environmentally sensitive doesn’t mean you have to compromise your sense of style. Authentic beauty is one that works in harmony with peoples’ lives and our environment. We offer bags in a range of prices for people wishing to change our world on different levels. Less expensive bags get you started on your endeavor to impact your environment, while others require the greater commitment of purchasing only recycled or natural fibers. We provide bags at prices that are considerate to the artisans who created them, ensuring they are working in safe environments and paid fair wages.
At Twelve Rivers, we believe everyone desires to make an impact with their life. Give thought as to the type of reusable bags you choose. Deep satisfaction is yours knowing you’ve made a difference in someone’s life and our environment.
One billion people on our planet don’t have access to clean drinking water. That’s one in six of us. charity: water is a non-profit organization bringing clean and safe drinking water to people in developing nations. Twelve Rivers has pledged to make a difference in the lives of people around our world by donating a portion of our profits to charity: water. We believe strongly in this organization which uses an unprecedented 100% of public donations to directly fund their water projects. Help us help them. Better yet, get involved yourself!
Helpful suggestions to get you started in your efforts are:
- First and foremost, create the habit of using reusable shopping bags rather than accepting plastic bags or asking for paper bags from our retail stores. Old habits are difficult to break. Commit to making the change. Research shows new habits can be developed within 21 days. You can do this!
- Purchase reusable bags you love! When you choose bags you find irresistible, you’ll enjoy using them and increase the likelihood of a long-lasting habit.
- Choose two styles of reusable bags: compact and larger totes. The compact bags can slip into your handbag or backpack so they’re always with you when you need them. Store the larger totes in your car and grab them before you head into a store for several purchases. By having both bag styles, you’re always prepared.
- The most impacting choice comes in selecting bags made in the USA or by an established fair trade company. By purchasing bags manufactured domestically, you’re helping revive our economy. With bags produced through overseas Fair Trade, you may simply enable a woman to feed her children daily or a man to care for his family so his children can go to school rather than work. Commit to purchasing bags made in the USA and through Fair Trade because the extra expense ensures artisans are treated with respect and paid fairly for their work.
- Further commitment comes in considering the fiber and fabric your reusable bags are made with. If given the choice of the same bag style in a synthetic, natural, or recycled fiber, choose bags made from natural (cotton, linen, hemp) or recycled materials. Natural fibers are biodegradable and sustainable, and recycled fabrics keep trash out of our landfills. Be sure to look for verification of the recycling company or the registered name of the recycled fabric since, unfortunately, many imported fabrics are being labeled as recycled when they are indeed not.
- When choosing bags, avoid the nonwoven polypropylene fabric. This fiber is a form of plastic that requires eight times the energy to produce as a paper sack, and nearly 28 times as much as the plastic used in standard disposable bags. Polypropylene is also extremely difficult to recycle since it requires additional chemicals to make the recycled material strong enough to be functional.
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