Saving the earth is no joke, so if shopping can help the cause in any way - all the better! One simple way is carrying an environmentally friendly tote bag with you everywhere and using it instead of taking plastic bags from grocery stores (or pretty much anywhere you shop). Here are some examples of environmentally friendly tote bags that are cute enough that you'll actually want to carry them every day anyway:

1. Incentive! "Fresh Strawberry Tote Bag," $5.99

Retro in the most refreshingly naive way, this canvas carryall is perf for taking to the market.More »

2. Modcloth "Raven About Recycling Bag," $7.99

Not only does this bag folds into a teeny compact square, but a portion of proceeds from its sale goes to Animal Planet’s ROAR (Reach Out. Act. Respond.).More »

3. BlueQ "Quality Tote," $9.99

It's nice to know someone still cares about making quality products! Made out of recycled woven polypropylene, this tote is sturdy enough to carry heavy books.More »

4. Studio Strand "Adrian Tomine Tote Bag," $10.95

If you want something that'll instantly up your indie-cool factor, this one's it. Created by graphic novelist Adrian Tomine for the Strand book store in NYC, this bag is still incredibly affordable!More »

5. Urban Outfitters "Recycled Rice Sack Tote," $14

Created out of actual rice bags, not only is this tote made of re-purposed materials, it's one-of-a-kind!More »

6. Brooklyn Novelty "Brooklyn Souvenir Map Tote," $20

Williamsburg, Brooklyn is like the current mecca of hipsterville, so if that's your vibe - this bag will be right up your alley.More »

7. Envirosax "Linen Bag 5," $24.95

Made of 100% linen, this environmentally-friendly bag is also screen printed with the cutest owl graphic - like, ever.More »

8. Rugby "Feed Bag," $100

Sure, it's definitely a splurge, but this is no ordinary bag: $50 of each sale goes to provide resources to student activists as they work to combat hunger around the world.