“Paper or plastic?” That’s the proverbial question of our generation. I’ve run mental circles around it and have made attempts to bring-my-own-bag without much success. Perhaps it’s because it’s a “logo-ed” Whole Foods bag and I feel self-conscious taking it to Trader Joe’s. Or maybe because it’s a sturdier, unattractive plastic bag I have to remember to take out of the house with me.
Happily, some solutions for style-conscious eco-shoppers are now at hand:
Dottie, Lucy and Wilma shopping bags by b. happybags, $20
With over 15 designs in all, these upholstery-grade cotton bags are machine-washable, and sturdy enough to carry a load of bricks. A feel-good, do-good motivator for those lazy Sunday grocery trips. Made in the U.S.A.
Reusable Shopping Bags by Envirosax, $5.95 , via Haute*Nature
Each bag allegedly holds the equivalent of two supermarket bags worth of goods, and can be rolled away into a storage pouch when not in use.
Australia-based Envirosax uses solar hot water and veggie gardens, and participate in the promotion of teaching sustainability in schools.
Available online through Envirosax. Choose from the Floral Series of tropic-inspired prints, or from the Graphic Series to suit those with retro modern tastes.
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These are cute. I went to order one and the shipping was almost 3x the product price. $15.00 postage for one bag to the US.
Yes that’s a downside for folks living outside Australia.
I did notice that it’s $20 for 3+ bags. Am going to team up with friends to buy a bunch together to save on fuel and postage.
ENVIROSAX will be available in the States in about one month. Details will be posted on our web site soon.
ENVIROSAX
They look like they’re too pretty to be shopping bags! But at least they don’t have logos on them, and can be used in any supermarket.