Each high quality reusable bag you use has the potential to eliminate an average of 1,000 plastic bags over its lifetime.
Stop using plastic bags and get yourself some reusable bags. Here's some eye-catching, cute bags you can purchase.
1. ACME Bags™ - Plastic Bags Blow™ Dual-Handled Tote
Made with Fair Labor / Fair Wages
Size: 14.5" H x 11.5" W x 6.5" D
Long handles: 25" loop
Short handles: 8.5" loop
Price: $9.95
Buy 4-9: $7.95 each
Buy 10 or more: $5.95 each
Buy here: reusablebags.com
2. Envirosax - Set of 5 Flora Pouch, Reusable Shopping Bags
Includes 5 bags and a storage pouch
Pouch size: 9" x 6"
Individual bag size: 19.5" x 16.5"
Individual rolled up bag size: 4" x 1.5" diameter
Handles: 18" loop
Set of 5: $37.95
Buy here: reusablebags.com
3. Organic Hemp Tote
Made of 100% organic hemp mesh fabric processed without the use of any chemicals. Made in Romania by a workforce that is treated fairly, paid above-average wages and provided with health and pension benefits.
Size: 15.75" x 17.5 x 3"
12" loop handles
Price: $8.95
Buy here: reusablebags.com
4. Eco-Chick Organic Cotton Shopping Bags- Set of four
Organic Cotton
17'' tall X 16'' wide X 4'' bottom gusset
Double enforced 2'' wide straps
5'' X 5'' pocket inside of the bag
Set of 4: $140.00
Buy here: greenhome.com
5. Gecko Traders - Recycled Market Bag
100% recycled from rice & feed bags originally used for transporting various goods in Asia. One of a kinds. Handcrafted in small batches by disadvantaged workers in Cambodia. Each bag sold helps provide sustainable living to Cambodian weavers & producers, many of whom are disabled/economically disadvantaged single mothers supporting households.
12" H x 18" W x 6" D
10" loop handle
Price: $22.95
Buy here: reusablebags.com
6. Reisenthel - Market Basket, Baroque Sand
25 liter volume
Price: $39.95
Buy here: reusablebags.com
7. Get Hip Get Green Reusable Shopping Bag
Each sale will mean a donation to the children's environmental group "The Green Ambassadors" - Youth empowering youth.
Dimensions 13.5" H x 12.5"W x 8.5"D
1 for $6.00 or 5 for $25.00
Buy it here: thegreenloop.com
8. Love This Planet Reusable Shopping Bag
Each year over 1 million birds and sea mammals die from plastic ingestion or entanglement.
Dimensions 13.5" H x 12.5"W x 8.5"D
$6.00
Buy here: thegreenloop.com
10. Fair Trade Jute Recycle Shopping Bag
The bag features a 'Reduce, Reuse, Recycle' logo on the front and a 'shared earth' logo on the back. Every bag is handmade and printed by women and self-help groups at a fair trade project in Kolkata. The supplier is a member of BAFTS & IFAT.
Size H39 x W36cm.
Price: £3.87
Buy here: naturalcollection.com
11. Freedom Tree Shopping Tote
The Breast Cancer Site will fund 1.0 % of a mammogram for each Freedom Tree Shopping Tote purchased. Handmade by women rescued from a life of sex trafficking by a unique social enterprise called Freeset Bags in Calcutta, India. 100% natural, eco-friendly, and renewable jute fibers are used to make the bags.
14" T x 12" W x 4" D (35.5 x 30.5 x 10.2 cm)
Price: $12.00
Buy here: shop.thebreastcancersite.com
12.Waste Not, Want Not
100% RECYCLED COTTON SHOPPER TOTE
This 100% recycled tote is made with 80% post-industrial recycled cotton and 20% post-consumer recycled plastic.
Size: 18" W x 17" H
Price: $12.00
Buy here: uncommongoods.com
14. Envirosax Mikado Bag 3
Designed in Australia, founders Belinda and Mark David-Tooze ensure fair labor practices and wages in their Chinese factories, making these bags all the more desirable
(w) 16.5" x (h) 19.5"
Price: $10.00
Buy here: tobi.com
15. Envirosax Mikado Bag 5
Designed in Australia, founders Belinda and Mark David-Tooze ensure fair labor practices and wages in their Chinese factories, making these bags all the more desirable
(w) 16.5" x (h) 19.5"
Price: $10.00
Buy here: tobi.com
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16. Canvas Recycle Tote
With a sturdy canvas construction, and the very recognizable recycle graphic in vibrant greens, the Canvas Recycle Tote features 22" handles, and an adorable olive green polka dot lined interior.
Measures 17" x 13"
Price: $36.00
Buy here: patinastores.com
17. Beau Soleil Beau Bag
Buy here: shopbop.com
18. Peas Recycle Tote
This reusable bag is both figuratively and literally green. Once you've carried your groceries home inside, simply fold it into the special green pea on the front.
Price: $12.74
Buy here: modcloth.com
19. Heavyweight Hemp and Organic Cotton Grocery Bag
Available colors: Black, Olive, and Purple.
Combining durable hemp and soft organic cotton, the Heavyweight Hemp / Organic Cotton Grocery Bag makes an excellent reusable tote bag stylish enough for everyday use around town.
14" H x 12" W x 7" D
17" handle length
5.5" x 5.5" exterior pocket
Price: $17.95
Buy here: reusablebags.com
20. Heavy Duty XL Hemp Tote
Colors available: Natural, Black, Sage, and Brown
Made of super strong 18 oz. hemp fabric. During the seller's trips to the grocery store they've noticed that using this one bag can cut down on 4-6 plastic shopping bags at a time.
Manufactured in a small town in the highlands of Guatemala by a small family business that pays special attention to quality. Fair Labor and Fair Wage.
Dimensions:
17" W x 15.5" H x 7" D
11" loop handles
Price: $32.95
Buy here: reusablebags.com
21. Gecko Traders - Recycled Wave Tote
100% recycled from rice & feed bags originally used for transporting various goods in Asia. Handcrafted in small batches by disadvantaged workers in Cambodia. Fully-certified Fair Trade Federation (FTF) member. Colorful, well designed & no two are exactly alike.
Dimensions:
14" H x 22.5" W x 8" D
Handles: 12" loop
Colors available: Blue/Green, Dark Pink/Orange, Green, and Blue.
Price: $35.95
Buy here: recyclebags.com
22. Envirosax - Organic Series, Hemp Bag Natural Green Script
Envirosax Organic Series bags are printed with vegetable-based inks and are all packaged in a recycled cardboard box that has been printed with organic soy-based waterless inks. Made from 100% fine grade hemp. Hip and stylish way to promote environmental sustainability and awareness.
Dimensions
Pouch size: 7.5" x 6"
Individual bag size: 19.5" x 16.5"
Max weight capacity: 22 lb
Handles: 17" loop
Price: $24.95
Buy here: reusablebags.com
23. Standard Reusable Shopping Bag
Dimensions: 13.5x12.5x8.5 "
Buy one at a Target Store (not available for purchase online)
24. Cotton Shopping Bag with Print (Heavy Canvas)
Two choices: "Take Action" (as shown in photo on left) and Grassroots Logo (as shown in photo on right)
Price: $6.95
Buy here: grassrootsstore.com
25. Organic Cotton Bold Bag (one of my favorites)
BE BOLD! This bag says AND does it all. Get the message across to those still coveting the plastic bag.
Dimensions:
7'' tall X 16'' wide X 4'' with a bottom gusset for added strength
Price: $10.00
Buy here: bringyourownbag.ca
26. Natural Cotton / Tweet Tote
An original BYOB classic brought back by popular demand. The 'Tweet' bag will have you dreaming of Spring through those long winter nights.
Dimensions:
17'' tall X 16'' wide X 4'' with a bottom gusset for added strength.
Ethically made in Vancouver, BC CANADA.
Price: $10.00
Buy here: bringyourownbag.ca
27. Paper or Plastic? Just say 'Mi-Bag'
With four designs (Zebra, Cat, Birds (photo above), and Elephant), you're sure to find your Mi-Bag.
Mi-Bag holds a lot more than a regular plastic bag, but it can also fold into a small built-in pocket, so you can take it anywhere. body: W 18" x H 23" x D 7" pocket: W 6" x H 7". See how it works.
Price: $24.00
Buy here: id-adesigns.com
28. Flip & Tumbles' 24-7 Bag and Loopt Bag
24/7 Bag ($12.00):
Loopt Bag ($6.00):
Read about the two different styles: here
Buy here: flipandtumble.com
29. Baggu
Choose your size and choose from a variety of colors
- Baggu: A reusable shopping bag. Carry in your hand or over the shoulder. Holds the contents of 2-3 plastic grocery bags. 14" wide / 23" high / 5" deep. Folds into a flat 5" by 5" pouch. Holds 25 lbs. $8.00
- Baby Baggu: A small reusable shopping bag. Perfect for your lunch, a six pack, extra shoes, a trip to the corner market. 10" wide / 18" high / 4" deep. Folds into a flat 4" by 4" pouch. Holds 25 lbs. $6.00
- Big Baggu: A big reusable shopping bag. Carry in your hand or over the shoulder. 18" wide / 32" high / 7" deep. Folds into a zippered 7" by 7" pouch. Holds 25 lbs. $14.00
Buy here: baggubag.com
30. Skeeda Reusable Totes
Comes in 11 different styles, including polka dot and other fashionable designs.
Holds 2-3 times as much as normal plastic bags, so you’ll carry fewer bags.
Dimensions:
17" wide x 14 1/2" high with a 3" gusset
11 1/2" handles (fits over your shoulder)
Price: $15.00
Buy here: skeeda.com
31. This Bag is Garbage Tote
Crafted from the colorful plastic bags that litter the streets of New Delhi, these totes are made using a unique non-toxic process that melts the bags together to create a durable material. Fair trade. 3 designs to choose from.
15 x 12 x 5.5 (in.)
Price $44.95
Buy here: originalgood.com
32. Rootote Medium- Stripe
Size: 42(L) x 32(H) x 14(W)cm
Price: A$20.00
Buy here: rootote.com
Buy a reusable bag, and help make plastic bags history.
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