“If I could just make other Mommies aware…”

Here’s my story about why I started Responsible Mommy™

After having my second child in 2006, I started becoming upset at myself for collecting an average of 30 plastic bags per week from the grocery store, Target, Old Navy, Borders, etc. Once the bags were at my home, they collected in an overflowing drawer or were sent to the landfill -- where they do not decompose.

Months later, after buying and testing over 50 reusable bags and still not finding one that worked great for Mommies, I knew an opportunity existed to make a huge positive environmental impact so I designed and launched the Responsible Mommy™ Tote.

Did you know that the the average family of four in the US uses 28 plastic bags per week? which is 1,460 bags per year!

I set out to find a better alternative to what is available already. To start with, I didn't want to sell a product marketed as environmentally friendly but made in horrible conditions in China where there are no environmental controls or standards. I partnered with a multigenerational family owned business in India where the Totes are made ethically and to very strict environmental standards.

At the same time, my oldest child was entering school and the inevitable school fundraisers started. I was very suprised that none of the fundraisers for our school were "green" and frankly, how many times can I buy wrapping paper (especially when it is made with all sorts of environmentally harmful chemicals)?!

As I asked my other mom friends about this I realized I wasn't alone so I have expanded Responsible Mommy™ beyond the original Tote. In addition to the Tote, we now sell BPA-free bottles, BPA-free coffee mugs and BPA-free sippy cups. We also have partnered withthe Nations leading Electronic Recycler, Materials Processing Corporation to help schools add cell phone recyclying to their fundraisers. Of course, wrapping paper is still a fact of life with all the birthday parties so we are proud to provide a 'green' wrapping paper that is not only recyclable but doesn't use toxic chemicals in its production.

My goal for Responsible Mommy™ is to encourage other Mommies to make a positive environmental impact in their everyday lives. The influence we have as a group is tremendous.

Lastly, Responsible Mommy™ has partnered with 1% for the Planet to donate 1% of sales to environmental organizations.

Learn more: 1% For The Planet

Please make the educated choice to be a Responsible Mommy™.      

Keri Greenwald


Founder, and mother of two children, ages 4 & 2.

Responsible Mommy™ is committed to give something back and to help make a difference by being a member of 1% For the Planet. We value the importance of protecting and restoring our natural environment. Responsible Mommy™ has pledged 1% of net annual sales to help create a healthier planet. In giving back, we will help make a difference!

What is 1% For The Planet?

1% For The Planet is an alliance of businesses committed to protecting our natural environment. By donating 1% of their annual net revenues to environmental organizations worldwide, they are showing that they are concerned with both social and environmental impacts of industry. Businesses participating in 1% For the Planet have the satisfaction of knowing that they supporting a good cause.

Why not help make a difference? To find out more, check out www.onepercentfortheplanet.org.

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