Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
Sunday, August 16, 2009
Do you guys use reusable grocery bags? I think a lot of people in the west coast use them, esp. in California, but here in the Midwest, not as many people do, at least that I know of. But it seems like a good idea because they are eco-friendly and less wasteful. These are super cute reusable grocery bags that if I had, I would probably use too!
Envirosax reusable shopping bags:
Reisenthel Cityshopper shopping bags:
b. happy bags:
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August 16, 2009 at 9:29 AM
I'm so obsessed with eco-friendly totes. They're quite sturdy, and add such a fun, chic accessory to your look. I currently have a Baggu (actually it's my mom's - I gave it to her), an Envirosax (which is my nephew's - I gave it to him), and am awaiting the arrival of my One Language Label Haute Bag (this one is for me!). :)
August 16, 2009 at 10:29 AM
there really are some lovely designs out now, i always try to carry an extra bag
August 16, 2009 at 11:20 AM
These are so fun! I especially love that bright yellow and blue one!
xoxox,
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August 16, 2009 at 11:32 AM
In the UK a lot of people use them now as some supermarkets now charge you for using the plastic bags! These are some great options.
August 16, 2009 at 12:30 PM
give the midwest a little more credit:) could just be my neighborhood, but i see a lot of people using them! always more fun when theyre cute like these!
August 16, 2009 at 2:42 PM
Very cute! I try to be more eco-friendly whenever I can and remember.. This I usually do always because I hate plastic bags!
August 16, 2009 at 3:38 PM
Yep, I rock a big reusable tote!
August 16, 2009 at 4:52 PM
I live in North Carolina. Some places might, but I've not really noticed people here in the eastern part of the state where I live. I do always use the plastic bags I get at the market for other things so I'm reusing them.
August 16, 2009 at 5:09 PM
Yes, I do use them. I love these. I use a jute one from our market, pretty and functional now though - I mean, before I saw these photos~!
August 16, 2009 at 5:43 PM
These are so much cuter than mine! haha
August 16, 2009 at 6:09 PM
Yes we use em! I think it's such an easy way to make a difference and these are CUTE! :)
August 16, 2009 at 7:21 PM
I have a trader joe's and whole foods one, I really like those Happy Bags though! So cute!
August 16, 2009 at 7:53 PM
Yes I use them, you have some real cute ones pictured.
xoxo
August 16, 2009 at 8:01 PM
I try to use them often but there are times when I forget....but we have about 10. They're definitely not as cute as those though. They're the cheap free kind. And not cute. At All!! ;)
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August 16, 2009 at 8:48 PM
i love them! going green is the way to go.
August 16, 2009 at 8:51 PM
I use the free tote bags I got from shopping online and I've been using the same one to carry my groceries for years! If I'm only buying small things like makeup or lotion, I just carry it and don't request plastic bags. xxooxox
August 16, 2009 at 9:16 PM
these are absolutely ADORABLE!!! and green! and useful! just perfect!
August 16, 2009 at 9:39 PM
So cute! I always keep mine in my car to remind myself, then forget. Shame on me. I gotta get better at this!
August 16, 2009 at 9:48 PM
You're right, hardly anyone uses those here!! I do get the plastic bags at Jewel, but I save them up and return them to the bag recycling at the store.
August 16, 2009 at 9:54 PM
I just use my recycled water bottle shopping bags I got at Whole Foods (for only $1 each!). I just leave them in the back of my car so they're ready at every shopping trip! =) I love that this has become so trendy...I really think that little things like this will make a big difference for the environment!
August 16, 2009 at 10:13 PM
yep, i use em :)
August 16, 2009 at 11:11 PM
I need too! But then when I start using them, what am I gonna line my trash can with? :( haha.. I guess shopping bags!
August 16, 2009 at 11:24 PM
Yes! I use a $10 striped beach bag embroidered with cute green turtles that I found on a super-sale at TJ Maxx. I may have to get a different one though for the fall/winter season so I don't look insane with a beach bag in Nov!
LOL!
August 16, 2009 at 11:26 PM
we totally use them!! Thats all we use! :)
I love these!!!
August 16, 2009 at 11:39 PM
These are so chic. I love them!
August 17, 2009 at 12:21 AM
I have a lovely little collection! I love RuMes!
August 17, 2009 at 1:03 AM
I like the Happy bags. Great prints and shape (it'll be perfect for groceries and all other types of shopping!)
August 17, 2009 at 5:33 AM
So many of the shops near me no longer have plastic bags so I've been learning to bring my own.
August 17, 2009 at 8:42 AM
those are so pretty!!! I don't use so much- you see we collect plastic bags to pick up dog poop on daily walks (ewww, I know)- so until there is better solution for this....
August 17, 2009 at 9:26 AM
These are so useful! It's a pity that plastic bags are still widely used in Malaysia
August 17, 2009 at 10:14 AM
the bags are all so cute!
i need to get in the habit of using my own bags. i have some but they are not cute like these!
it doesn't seem like many people in MN use them either...
August 17, 2009 at 10:17 AM
I try to use them but I always forget to bring them with me. I love these, I would use them for so many uses!
August 17, 2009 at 10:37 AM
ooo the cityshopper bags are my fave, so bold and fun :)
August 17, 2009 at 11:27 AM
These totes are fabulous! And that last one is the same print as my ironing board, perhaps it's a sign I should get it :)
August 17, 2009 at 12:09 PM
I love funny shopping bags! :-9
XoXo
August 17, 2009 at 1:07 PM
they are ecologic, clean and beautiful
loved it
August 17, 2009 at 1:48 PM
love that they don't look like boring bags.
August 17, 2009 at 3:29 PM
Thanks...feel free to do those tags too....I have a similar bag as those ones from envirosax..I use it for my books...:)
August 17, 2009 at 3:33 PM
These are beyond cute!! I usually take back the paper bags I got the last time, because they credit you 5 cents for each one, and I feel better using less bags. I have a few reusable ones, but nothing this cute!
August 17, 2009 at 4:25 PM
These are so cute! Love them all!
August 17, 2009 at 5:42 PM
holy those are fashionable shopping bags lol. I'm using walmart's plastic bag for my groceries! Need to upgrade :)
I agree that Spencer is worst than Heidi, he was actually the one interviewing Heidi on the playboy interview! Gosh Hugh Helfner needs to make better career decisions for playboy!
August 17, 2009 at 8:52 PM
So stylish!
Love the green one...
It's always good to think green!
Lovely week to you dear~
August 17, 2009 at 11:53 PM
This makes me want to go grocery shopping all of the time, I love it and all of the fun array of colors!
August 17, 2009 at 11:55 PM
I wish I had these bags instead of the ones I use. I know I should stop using so much plastic.
August 18, 2009 at 12:20 AM
very cute bags! :)
August 18, 2009 at 1:03 AM
All so cute!
August 18, 2009 at 1:17 AM
Reusable bags are brilliant! In fact, they have been one of my boutique's greatest sellers!
August 18, 2009 at 2:51 AM
So, I reuse my shopping bags, but I just reuse the ones they give me (the ugly plastic ones) until I need them for the trash can, for packing, etc. Too lazy to buy pretty ones, I guess.
August 18, 2009 at 6:32 PM
i have purchased reusable bags from wholefood but nothing like that.
August 18, 2009 at 7:44 PM
These are so cute, I think I need one or two in my life.
August 19, 2009 at 2:55 AM
lovely bags:)
August 19, 2009 at 11:39 AM
these are adorable!!!
August 20, 2009 at 9:57 AM
I definitely use mine out here on the east coast! I'm from the midwest and just had a trip home, where my sister uses her reusable bag religiously :).
August 20, 2009 at 3:47 PM
oooh, i've never seen the happy bags. i like their boxy shape.
August 21, 2009 at 8:05 AM
I use them all the time in FL, I bring about 10 with me everytime. I love the Happy Bags, they would hold a good amount.
August 31, 2009 at 1:16 AM
I love the last black and white tote. Its very boudoir and I love it!
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