Easy Green Living Tips

I love that I see lots of folks bringing in their own reusable shopping bags whenever I am at the grocery store. Bringing your own bags is an easy, inexpensive, convenient way to get a little greener and the trend is growing. You can buy reusable shopping bags for as little as 99 cents, or you can make your own with any one of the super easy tote bag sewing patterns online, so there really is no reason for folks to not use reusable shopping bags. 

However, while I think it’s grand that everyone is sporting their reusable shopping totes at the grocercy store, I have yet to see folks bringing their own bags while shopping for other things or heading out to non-grocery retailers. I’m not sure why this is, but it definitely needs to change.

With all of the options for reusable shopping bags, no one can use the excuse that they aren’t hip enough for the mall. I love my leopard print reusable shopping bags and get comments on them all the time. They just look like tote bags and have an awesome pattern. Sturdy reusable bags are also stronger than any of the bags you are getting at discount stores, mall stores or wherever else you are shopping. And, if you think grocery store bags are bad for the environment (which, believe me, they are) then just take a moment to think about that bigger, thicker plastic bag you just got at some clothing store.

If you use reusable bags at the grocery store, then you are already accustomed to toting them around with you - and you already know how sturdy and convenient they are - so, take that extra step and bring your own bags wherever you go. Whether it’s the mall, the bookstore, the hardware store or even for your leftovers when dining out, reusable shopping bags are good for more than just groceries!