Get Hip Get Green tote bag

These cool-looking eco-friendly totes, compact enough to keep in your desk or car, make every day Earth Day
Sales of this recycled polypropylene tote benefit environmental programming for children. Get Hip Get Green, $6 each, $25 for five; thegreenloop.com.

By Brooke Kosofsky Glassberg
Envirosax tote bag

Heavy Loader
This polyester model holds the equivalent of two standard plastic supermarket bags. Envirosax, $8.50 each, $38 for five; thegreenloop.com.
Gecko Traders tote bag

Straight from Cambodia
Sturdy, colorful rice sacks produced in Cambodia are recycled as totes. Gecko Traders, $27; ecobags.com.
Hayden-Harnett tote bag for Farm Aid

Totally organic (and proceeds go to charity!)
All proceeds from the sale of these organic cotton bags go to Farm Aid to promote local, organic, and sustainable farming. Hayden-Harnett, $27; haydenharnett.com.
GreenOne tote bag by Greenloop

Pesticide-free and completely biodegradable
This pesticide-free organic cotton satchel is biodegradable; you can even plant it when it wears out. GreenOne, $41; thegreenloop.com.
Beau Soleil reduce recycle reuse bag

Chic and Stylish
Chic details—snap-shut patch pockets, rope handles—dress up basic cotton canvas. Beau Soleil, $44; tobi.com.
Jane Marvel waterproof tote

Waterproof and plenty of room
A virtually waterproof coating makes for a great weekend or diaper bag. Jane Marvel, $57; janemarvel.com.
World Food Programme Feed Bag

Give Back
Each sale of this reversible burlap bag designed by Lauren Bush provides a school year of meals for one child in need. World Food Programme Feed Bag, $60; amazon.com/feed.
Sea Bags tote bag

Beach-ready
Beach-ready totes, made in Maine from recycled sails, can withstand wear and tear. Sea Bags, $110; seabags.com.