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■ CUSTOM WEAVE Reusable bag manufacturer Me & You takes "two is better than one" seriously. So seriously that it's woven into the brand ethos to inspire a collective push against plastic. Jenny Hughes launched the company in 2005, and the City of Vancouver caught on 17 years later with a ban on plastic bags. The South Granville outfit upcycles fabric to offer simple totes and produce bags starting at $10, which you can buy in bulk and customize as you like. ■ TOTE-ALLY REUSABLE From Big Poppa Totes to Mini Market Bags, thebag.ca embraces a minimalist boho-esque look in its line of bags for every occasion. Available online or via its bricks and mortar location in downtown Van- couver, thebag.ca is on a mission to "rethink plastic"—the company donates a portion of each purchase toward water restoration and uses recycled material for shipping boxes. Retail therapy sessions here will set you back $35-50 a piece. ■ BAGS TO-GO Anahita Shahrvini's eco-friendly journey grew from simple initiatives in the kitchen to a local Christmas Craft Market debut in 2010. She started her handmade reusable bag business to provide cotton-lined, easy-to-clean alternatives to plastic. North Vancouver-based gogoBags range anywhere between $7 to $65 and specialize in kitchen products (for tea/salads/bread/produce) as well as on-the-go bags for snacks, straws and toothbrushes. £ ON T R E N D ME & YOU SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2022 BCBUSINESS 73 MAJOR BAG ALERT These local businesses have cause to celebrate the city- wide ban on plastic bags By Rushmila Rahman Are You Looking to Build a Strong Corporate Culture? For more informa�on visit: salva�onarmy.ca/bri�shcolumbia/volunteer Sign your team up to volunteer today - it's the perfect way to give back to your community and let your corporate colours shine. We have fun and exci�ng opportuni�es for teams and individuals. Koffman Kalef LLP is pleased to announce Ravinder Ravi Bindra and Ryan Greer have been admitted to the partnership. This significant professional achievement recognizes their exceptional talent as lawyers, and commitment to client success in providing forward-thinking, practical solutions for complex commercial transactions. Visit www.kkbl.com to learn more Koffman Kalef is a B.C. limited liability partnership of law corporations.