It seemed reusable shopping bags were all the range in Tokyo when I went… they came in all colors, patterns, shapes and sizes. Coming from a country that emphasized “green” living, it wasn’t too surprising. All public waste baskets separated recyclable trash, streets were full of hybrids… I even saw a few smart cars. Anyhow, it was hard to resist picking up a few of these bags for myself and for gifts. They were usually pretty cheap and come in the most innovative little cases.
(Left, $8 at bagthehabit.com)
Getting into the habit of using a reusable bag can replace 300 to 700 plastic bags a year. These bags are typically much larger than a conventional plastic bag and much stronger too… so they can hold up to 3 times the amount of groceries a Ralph’s bag will. The best way to remember to bring the bag with you is to keep it in your purse, car or what I do: keep your coupons inside so you’ll HAVE to bring it to the grocery store. In addition to using it to tote groceries, I use my turquoise BAGGU (Below, $8 at baggubag.com) to bring food to work, toiletries/clothes to the gym and just random items that collect in my trunk that need to be transported back to my apartment from time to time.
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