I'm Not a Plastic Bag

I bought "Bag It Again" bags - http://www.bagitagain.com

They are strong and made from natural fibers. I bought a few of the non-woven bags, but stopped when I learned they were made of plastic. Of course, reusing what you already have is the best

John B of NY @ Aug 24, 2008 20:21:40 PM

Incentives

Many grocery stores are beginning to offer $.02,$.05 or even $.10 refunds for bringing reusable bags (including the store's own plastic bags saved from previous trips!)

It's easier than many people think to keep a stash of reusable bags folded up in the back of one's car and after factoring in the grocery store incentives, the bags pay for themselves in 6 months or less with weekly use.

Justine of CT @ Aug 01, 2008 12:48:12 PM

Reusable totes

Check out getskn.com They have a line of cool bags that are made from certified organic cotton grown, woven and sewn right here in the US- cutting down on fossil fuels and supporting our local economy. Plus- as a bonus they are fashion forward and were even reviewed on style.com

Every order through their site pants a tree with American Forests.

Jennifer of NY @ Jul 31, 2008 17:12:46 PM

Ikea and plastic bags

I like the IKEA model: They charge a nickel per bag and donate the proceeds to American Forests (http://www.americanforests.org/).

Ikea also recently announced they'll be eliminating plastic bas altogether: http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/emeraldcity/2008/04/ikea-to-nix-all.html

Black Bart of HI @ Jul 30, 2008 13:37:09 PM