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When I heard the ReJAVAnate story, I knew I had to feature it here. It is such a unique program, and the conclusion of my green gift ideas.

ReJAVAnate is the brainchild of the Renovos Global Group. Renovos is a company that works with businesses to reduce their waste consumption. They take burlap from coffee roasters that would be otherwise sent to landfills. With coffee being the second largest commodity in the world, 800,000 tons of burlap are put into landfills every year! Renovos then works with The Arc to hand-make the bags, providing jobs to those that often have difficulty finding them. The Arc is the world’s largest community-based organization of and for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

ReJAVAnate is really making a difference one bag at a time! You can also help make a difference by buying one of these bags. It’s a good way for individuals and organizations to make a statement about reducing paper and plastic bag consumption. The ReJAVAnate reusable bags are great for shopping, are completely biodegradable, and range in price from $7.00 to $9.00, depending on the size and style.

Win it! ReJAVAnate is giving three of my readers a large lined Grower Logo bag. All you have to do is visit ReJAVAnate, take some time to look around, and leave a comment here letting me know something you learned about on the site.

US entries only. Please leave a valid email address or blog URL in your comment. This contests ends at 11:59 pm EST on December 7th, 2008. Winners will be chosen via random.org, and have 48 hours to claim their prize.

Make sure to check out ReJAVAnate’s sister company BuyGreen.com!

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  1. I didn’t realize that coffee is the 2nd largest comodity in the world! In turn, that’s a LOT of coffee sacks!

  2. Sadly, 14 million trees were cut to produce 10 billion paper bags for grocery stores in the US. That’s disturbing.

  4. I learned that 14 million trees were cut to produce 10 billion paper bags for grocery stores in the US! Thats way too many! I try to go Green as much as I can!

    Thank you for offering a great giveaway!

  7. I learned that coffee is the second largest commodity in the world, probably thanks to me, cuz I drink lots of coffee, lol.

    thanks for sharing

    ceashark at aol dot com

  9. I can’t believe that 800,000 tons of burlap are put into landfills every year. That is so much!! I would love to win this! Thanks!!

  10. The ARC helps 140,000 people find housing and employment. That alone comforts me, because with companies like this my daughter will have a chance at a relatively “normal” life, thanks for the chance to win!!

  11. I think it’s really neat that reJAVAnate offers bags with customizable soy-based printing. What a great way to get out word about your small business or organization while simultaneously helping reduce paper and plastic bag consumption.

  14. I like how they provide jobs for people who have trouble finding one! These burlap reusable bags remind me that my mom has told me that they wore dresses made from potato sacks when she was little. Burlap makes great reusable bags. Please enter me in your delightful contest. Thanks, Cindi

  16. The hire individuals who need work ( a job) that’s nice around times like these with the economy. Those who have lost their jobs.

  17. I could not believe that 800,000 tons of burlap are put into landfills every year. That was really shocking. Thank you for the giveaways!

  18. I love all the facts that they give. very informational.
    These bags are great..I would love to win them.

    jaimepott[at]gmail.com

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  22. I had no idea that coffee is the second largest commodity in the world. I think its great that the burlap bags are being remade into a useful shopping bag. I had to look up the largest commodity in the world….water! Thanks!

  24. I had no idea that 800,000 tons of burlap is land filled every year in the US – and growing with increased coffee consumption! Yikes!

  25. I learned that coffee is the 2nd largest commodity in the world. I wonder what the 1st is? These are also really cute bags. Makes being green that much easier, thanks.

  27. What a great giveaway! I love reusable totes. I learned that this is a great company! They “provide jobs to those that often have difficulty finding jobs – The ARC” – which is fabulous! Plus they are reducing waste in so many ways! What’s not to love?

    Thanks so much for the chance!

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  32. 800,000 tons of burlap are put into landfills every year–that’s unbelievable! I will never buy burlap at the fabric store again!

  33. I was surprised how many trees are used in the making of grocery bags (14 million to make 10 billion grocery bags)! That’s a lot!

  36. I can’t believe that 800,000 tons of burlap are put into landfills every year.
    That is a lot of waste. Good for them for capitalizing on the waste. These bags are very cool. Thanks for a great giveaway.
    threadbeaur [at] yahoo dot com

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  38. I learned that 14 million trees were cut to produce 10 billion paper bags for grocery stores in the US.

  40. I learned:

    US consumes over 380 billion plastic bags, sacks and wraps

    I find this really disturbing since I tend to use plastic bags for diaper disposal, etc… I need to change my ways.

  41. I didn’t know that burlap going into landfills was such a major problem. 800,000 burlap bags per year is a lot! Thank you for offering this great giveaway! rhonda (at) acedesignstudio (dot )com

    Rhondas last blog post..Webkinz? Yes, Webkinz!

  42. I think the whole reJAVAnate story is amazing. Giving back to the planet and helping those in need. How much better can a company get!

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  44. US consumes over 380 billion plastic bags, sacks and wraps that is a ton of sacks!

    Great website!

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  46. I am subscriber!

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