Since 1989, the EcoSac® Shopping Bag System Shopping Bag System has been providing organizations, schools, cooperatives and retail stores with the highest quality 100% cotton & organic cotton shopping, (canvas and string), shoulder (canvas and string), produce and bulk reusable bags.

SteppingStones is the manufacturer and direct distributor of the EcoSac line. We are proud to have been part of the renewable, sustainable movement well before green was once-again "in." And today, as plastic bags are phased out in retail / grocery stores and entire cities / counties, and reusable shopping and produce bags are progressively being phased in, SteppingStones' bags will be there to provide a long-lasting, durable, truly green option for consumers.

The SteppingStones Story:

• 1989 - The business was launched as an environmental company by a well-traveled couple that designed a "system" of bags intended to reduce the amount of paper and plastic that typical American shoppers used. They re-designed the European-style French market bag to meet those needs with quality as the standard. The line offered two canvas bags, two net bags & two produce / bulk bags. In 1993, the company was purchased by its main salesperson. Today she and her family offer 10 bag styles with four available in organically grown cotton.
 
• We have always offered discounts to schools and non-profits for fund-raising, as well as environmental organizations (ex. Greenpeace, Friends of the Earth, Earth Share).
 
• We helped Ben & Jerry's distribute "Rainforest Crunch" when their work with Rainforest Action Network (RAN) began. We helped RAN to introduce sustainable forest practices using floral essences by distributing Tropical Botanicals Body Care.
 
• We have supported many other start-up companies offering quality reusable bags, packaging or fabrics for their commodities.
 
• We have always used recycled paper products and worked to reduce the amount of office waste created, donating money or time to help organizations that are working to restore & maintain the health of the planet.
 
• We have chosen to not manufacture with nylon, polypropylene or other synethetic materials. We went the extra mile/expense to assure organic and fair-labor practice certification.
 
• We work with the local county Public Works Department to educate attendees at Creek Clean-up Days and other environmental events about the dangers of plastic; offering shopping and produce bags as "give-aways."
 
• We donate to many Earth Day events, the local homeless shelter, Women's Shelters, school eco-club fundraising, and Safe & Sober Graduations.
 
• We support California Certified Organic Farmers & the Organic Trade Association.

Proud to say EcoSacs are truly "green" =
  made from a sustainable/renewable resource, and also washable, reusable and, recyclable!