What’s Your Favorite Reusable Bag?
June 30, 2008 by Peggy
Jennifer told you about her reusable bags, and I also reviewed my bags.
Some of you mentioned that you use ChicoBags.
What about everyone else?
If you’ve gotten new bags this month, we’d love to hear how you like them so far. Or if you have a favorite brand we haven’t mentioned, let us know.
Image via Etsy.
Click here to learn about all the current contests, themes, and green challenges going on at Tree Hugging Family in June 2008
Pros and Cons of String Market Bags
June 6, 2008 by Peggy
How can we host a reusable bag theme month and not talk about one of the most beloved types of reusable shopping bags? Well, we can’t.
If you’re still trying to decide exactly which type of reusable bag is for you, consider the pros and cons of string bags.
Pros:
•Very lightweight
•Easy to stuff into your purse or coat pocket
•Ideal for produce bags
•Come in long and short handle versions
•Expand to hold a lot of stuff (the bags pictured hold up to 40 lbs.)
•More affordable than other types of reusable bags
Cons:
•They may get caught on objects
•Everyone can see your purchases as you walk out
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