Flip & Tumble: Earth-Friendly Bags
January 30, 2008 by Jennifer
Flip & Tumble is a new item that the company Flip & Tumble recently sent me some information about. They make an eco-friendly reusable bag; which in itself is not so unique. However, the Flip & Tumble bag has a slight twist.
Here’s the bag – looks pretty handy, right?
But, what about when you forget your bag at home. Then you’re stuck using paper or plastic – while your reusable bag just sits at home. Bummer.
The flip & tumble 24-7 bag solves this annoying problem. Their bag can be easily rolled into a little peach-sized ball – a ball so tidy, it even fits in your car cup holder, the palm of your hand, your purse, your pocket (ok, a big pocket, but still).
When unrolled, the bag is strong enough to hold 20 lbs worth of goodies. And yes, it’s easy…
Available in teal, neon lime, brown, and black. Check out Flip & Tumble; and never be without your reusable bag again.
I’m glad to see reusable bags that have a high rate of use and convenience, but I have a major reservation about this bag. How “eco-friendly” is a reusable PLASTIC bag? Yes, it prevents harm through its use, but it causes harm through its production and distribution. Calling this product “eco-friendly” is euphemistic if not misleading.
Hey Bill, I don’t know. I think it is earth-friendly, mainly because people are going to be more likely to use something they have handy. I know tons of people who own reusable bags, made of hemp, organic cotton, or other natural fibers, but I don’t see them with them as often as they should be (or could be). Not to mention that everything we make creates an energy deficit. So, even making a natural fiber reusable bag is a minus, it’s a double minus if you don’t use it.
A reusable bag only works if you use it. If you only remember to take it to the farmers market on Saturday, it’s not saving as many other plastic or paper bags as it could. I would guess that this one you could ball up and remember to stash it along. You know. What do you think?
Oh, thanks for the comment, good one. I like the comments that make me think. Thanks for coming by.
I have nylon bags as well as other types, that I keep in my car. For small fast trips I like the nylon best. I don’t roll it up into a pocket, because that takes too long at the checkout. I just stuff it in my coat pocket or purse and pull it out when it’s time. When there was a spill in the bag, I just threw it into the wash with the laundry. Came out just fine.
@dh I think that’s key, having a bag that’s small enough to carry so that you will use it. The bulky bags are cool, but tiny portable bags get used most I’d wager.