Nordstrom's new recycled bags, boxes

Nordstrom is going green next month by changing over their gift boxes and shopping bags (and even tissue paper) to 100% recycled material. They are also introducing reusable shopping totes, which will be made of a metallic brushed linen material, easily folded, featuring a skyline, design by famed artist Ruben Toledo, of the city where the bag is sold. The storage case for the tote is only 6" x 7" x 1".

The $21.95 bag will first be introduced on the west coast.

We know our customers care about the environment and this is an effort to serve them better and reduce our impact," said Erik Nordstrom, president of stores for Nordstrom. "We will continue to look for ways we can be a better corporate citizen."