In 2008, I plan to become more enviornmentally conscious. I already recycle, but I want to really reduce my use of plastics. I want to do this by purchasing canvas bags to carry my groceries home. Are there certain ones that work better than others? I buy a lot of fresh produce, so I'll need something that can clean up easily in the wash but is also sturdy. Any links and pix you can send me are much appreciated!
Happy New Year!
:-D
btw- I'm not picky as far as color or design. As long as it functions well, I'm good.
2007-12-31 02:46:18 · 31 answers · asked by YSIC 7 in Environment ➔ Green Living
I have two wonderful suggestions for you!
The first one would be to purchase your canvas bag at Fox and Obel. If you are not familiar with Fox and Obel, just google it. They have the best canvas bag I have ever seen! It is very large and very durable. It also has side pockets that are great for bottles. The pockets are big enough to fit wine bottles. That is by far the best canvas bag I have ever seen, and this is coming from someone who HATES plastic bags. The bag is made from thick material and is tan.
The other suggestion is for the more economical person. Dominik's has really inexpensive reusable bags. Last time I checked, they were $0.99. Please keep in mind however, that you do get what you pay for. I used the bag several times to go shopping and it held up nice. I often had heavy items in it, including juices, but I did once use it to carry my high-heels and skirt, and I found a small hole in the bag which I plan to sew. I think my heels punchured the bag.
2007-12-31 05:25:53 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
maybe try this: continue using your canvas bags, and when you run low on bags for your garbage, take one less canvas bag to the store so you can get a store bag instead. But try using paper bags as they will breakdown much faster than plastic in the landfills. OR.... ask your friends if they will donate their plastic bags to you. that way less get thrown out uselessly and you can still use canvas and not have to spend money on store bought garbage bags! As long as you are using LESS plastic or are utilizing it else where, it is still recycling. If you THREW OUT your plastic grocery bags and then BOUGHT actual trash bags, that would be where the waste was happening.
2016-04-02 04:16:20 · answer #2 · answered by Terri 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I bought canvas bags at Wal-Mart a 1.00 each......10 of them!! I keep them in the trunk of my car, so I have them whenever I shop if they get dirty wash them hang them up to dry, and they are ready for the next use...and I feel that every little thing you can do, or change in your home or lifestyle helps!!
Let's all go green!!! Every little bit Helps Mother Earth!!
2008-01-01 08:46:43 · answer #3 · answered by cauldronkeeper64 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I use the green bags at Public's and they were only $1.49 each and they are very strong. I just fill one with oranges and it held filled to the top, not a stitch noved.
2007-12-31 09:16:08 · answer #4 · answered by floridalady 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would recommend browsing the selection of bags at reusablebags.com They have a wide variety of bags at a range of prices. You can search their products by size (large/compact), durability (heavy duty), type (produce), and by other classifications as well. They offer bags which stand upright (a convenient feature for groceries), as well as bags which fold up compactly. There are plenty of options to meet nearly anyone's preferences. I have been pleased with the service as well as the products I purchased from this eco-friendly site. Also, many of the bags indicate that they were produced following fair wage/labor guidelines, which is important to me as well. Hope this info is helpful!
2007-12-31 04:07:53 · answer #5 · answered by Huong 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Mine are from my local grocery but have a mesh (not an open, loose one - tighter) so that they breath a bit which I like. It also makes them lighter and easier to clean in the wash.
2007-12-31 03:32:52 · answer #6 · answered by genaddt 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Shelby,
you are a very good person. Me on the other hand? I will use the plastic ones the store provides; however, I always end up recycling them (so I am not totally a bad person - LOL).
Have a Happy and Safe New Year my friend!
Gerry :)
2007-12-31 03:21:03 · answer #7 · answered by Gerry 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Grocery Bags
Last modified: January 20, 2005
Paper or Plastic? Neither! Reuse!
The energy and other environmental impacts embodied in a plastic grocery bag is somewhat less than in a paper grocery bag. But paper is accepted in most recycling programs while the recycling rate for plastic bags is very low.
So, which is better for the environment? Neither! The fact is that the difference between paper and plastic RECYCLING is small compared with the REUSING bags.
Carry reusable cloth bags (see first reference below).
Reuse paper and plastic bags several trips.
Learn to say "no, thanks" when you don't need a bag.
Keep a cardboard box or two in your car's trunk and load it directly from your shopping cart.
2007-12-31 03:14:00 · answer #8 · answered by Trisheeeeeee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
good for youu.(; my school we collected plastic bags and tied them togther and every kid in my school stood around the track and we all where holding the tied tghther bags and the news took pictures nad did an article in the newspaper.thats very nice of you.
2007-12-31 02:50:50 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
The ones at Stop & Shop are pretty good. I don't know if there's any Stop & Shops by were you live though.
2007-12-31 02:49:03 · answer #10 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋