Most of us are used to bringing our own tote bags to the grocery store to cut down on unnecessary plastic and paper bag waste; my worn but sturdy Trader Joe’s bags live in my car. But how many times do you bring your own bag when you hit the mall?
There are several brands of eco-friendly and attractive reusable bags in colorful styles that fold easily and make great alternatives to department and chain store shopping bags.
Goody Green Bag
For super-cute tote bags that fold neatly into the size of an envelope so you can even keep one in your purse, go to Goody Green Bag at www.goodygreenbag.com. Founded by two style- and eco-conscious moms, Goody Green Bag features lightweight, durable, washable bags made from non-woven polypropylene, a coated, water-resistant material. And the bags come in all kinds of prints and colors including polka dots, cherries, and even a funky skulls-and-bones design. The bags are sturdy enough to carry two gallons of milk plus additional groceries, but they’re also perfect for non-food items. The bags retail for $8.95.
Reusable Bags Depot
Reusable Bags Depot, www.reusablebagsdepot.com, is another great place to shop for stylish, eco-friendly shopping bags. These attractive bags come in a wide variety of prints and fold into their own small pouches; they’re also made of a tough rip-stop material that wears well. Reusable Bags Depot bags are $7.95 each.
Simply Greens Solutions
At the Simply Greens Solutions (SGS) online store, www.simplygreensolutions.com, you can order medium or large tote bags made from bamboo, one of nature’s most sustainable material resources. The company makes several kinds of bags, including ones that fold into squares or pouches and reinforced bags for heavy loads. The bamboo totes, priced at $9.50 for a medium bag and $18.99 for a large bag, come printed with the company’s green logo design.
Target
And last but not least good old Target offers several eco-friendly shopping bags including its World Shoppers Bag made of super-strong woven plastic with a heavy-duty nylon handle and a reinforced bottom. These colorful bags with travel sticker- style graphics retail for $13.99, and feature a small interior patch pocket for small items.
So stock up on eco-friendly bags and hit the mall for all those great seasonal sales! |
