Jeff at Whit’s End points out that the city now has posted the list of stores participating in the “Decatur Shops Green” program. (I first reported the program back in June) All you need to do is pick up a bag for $15 at any of the participating locations and then automatically save 10% all future purchases when you use the bag. (Question: How long does this promotion last? Indefinitely?)

Beyond not using disposable bags, this really is a deal! Whole Foods gives you only 10 cents off a purchase when you use a reusable bag. For a mere $15, you can save a bundle if you frequent any of these Decatur shops!

• Boogaloos – 246 W. Ponce de Leon Ave., 404-474-3237

• Dresscodes – 201 W. Ponce de Leon Ave., Unit 117, 404-343-2894

• Eviva – 335-C W. Ponce de Leon Ave., 404-370-7606

• Heliotrope – 248 W. Ponce de Leon Ave., 404-371-0100

• Kaleidoscope – 252 W. Ponce de Leon Ave., 404-378-1214

• Mingei – 427 Church St., 404-371-0101

• Peggy’s Boutique – 308 W. Ponce de Leon Ave., 404-370-9888

• Rockit – 145-B Sycamore St., 404-373-5099

• Sawicki’s – 250 W. Ponce de Leon Ave., 404-377-0992

• Squash Blossom – 113 E. Court Sq., 404-373-1864

• Taste – 416 Church St., 404-370-1863

• Whit’s End – 431 W. Ponce de Leon Ave. #2, 404-377-3310

• Wiggle – 305 E. College Ave., 404-373-2522

If any number of grocery stores can take up the reusable bag torch, why not Decatur?

The June issue of the Decatur Focus includes an insert detailing the city’s countless “green initiatives”.  Among the 15 pages of info, there’s an announcement on page 5 about a new Decatur-branded reusable bag.  The “Decatur Shops Green” bag will be available in participating Decatur boutiques starting in July for $15.  And with that bag you can save 10% on future purchases!  Pretty cool…especially if you find yourself spending hundreds of dollars on downtown clothing.

Visit decaturga.com in July for the list of participating stores (or just continuing checking in to Decatur Metro – I’ll make sure to publish the list here too)