LOWER LAKE – Lower Lake Elementary's seventh and eighth grade science program is launching an educational fundraiser that promotes healthy living and a conscious lifestyle.

The program decided to raise awareness while also raising funds after realizing the average citizen in the United States uses 300 to 700 single-use plastic bags per year.

Many of these single-use bags will end up littering our earth’s fragile ecosystems when they are mistaken for food by land and marine wildlife.

The funds raised will help support science education in the form of equipment, labs and field trips.

Lower Lake Elementary Seventh and Eighth Science Program has teamed up with The ChicoBag Co. to sell reusable bags that are designed to be unforgettable.

ChicoBags fit in a pocket or purse when stuffed into the integrated pouch. The small carabineer allows the ChicoBag to attach to your belt loop, back-pack or key chain preparing you to refuse a single-use bag wherever you go.

With nine vibrant colors, the durable ChicoBag is suitable for everyone. The hope is to get each person in Lower Lake and eventually all of Lake County using reusable bags in efforts to help humanity kick the single-use bag habit.

If you would like to show your support while also making a difference on our planet please contact Lisa Rogers at 707-994-5787, Extension 2638, or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information on how to make your donation.