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Are you thinking about an environmentally friendly gift idea for a foodie this holiday season? What can be more functional and environmentally aware than a tote bag to bring to farmer's markets or the grocery store?

Lately, I've been trying stop accumulating plastic bags when grocery shopping. So, I've been purchasing different kinds of tote bags. A great source online for reusable bags is Eco-Bags. Founder and CEO Sharon Rowe started the company 20 years ago with the intention to "clean up the planet one bag at a time." Recently, Eco-Bags has joined forces with DoSomething, the nation's largest non-profit organization that works with young adults to help them take action with issues that they feel strongly about.

Eco-Bags has designed a bag stating "Yes we will!" instead of "Yes we can!" The bags cost $11.99 and 15 percent of the money goes towards the organization DoSomething. So, if you yourself are still moved by the previous election or know someone who is, I highly suggest purchasing this tote bag. As Eco-Bags states, "It's a walking billboard for social action and change."

Far above a paper bag in terms of design and functionality and probably much cooler than anything you carried while in school, the Lunch Tote from Built NY might just be the ultimate lunch bag. The two-compartment tote is made of neoprene rubber and is fully insulated to keep both hot and cold foods for hours at a time. The smaller compartment is designed as a drink holder, so it is ideal for a water bottle, thermos or a canned drink. When it is fully unzipped, it can act as a placemat, which is useful if you don't know what's been on that table before you or if you simply prefer to set your food out neatly when eating. Because it is flexible, not only can it hold just about any size of container, but it can be stored flat or rolled up when empty. On top of that, it is also machine washable, which makes for easy cleaning. Is there anything not to like?

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These insulated six-pack holders are perfect for road trips. Unlike a cooler or ice chest, they take up no trunk space, but still keep drinks nice and cold. They'll retain heat for hot drinks, too, but I can't think of too many bottled hot drinks that you'd want to carry around. The totes ($20) can hold both bottles and cans, since the neoprene pockets are stretchy, and the ergonomic handle makes the holders to carry if you want to take it to a ballgame or on a hike.

But I'm sure you don't need my suggestions to come up with places that you'd like to take a six-pack to, right?

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