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How to switch to reusable shopping bags for groceries
It made me
proud
 "Reducing waste one bag at a time"
How I did it: After seeing the reusuable plastic woven bags at my local Stater Brothers Supermarket, I finally decided to buy 3 of them for 99 cents each. At first, I would forget to bring them in the store, so then I put a sticker on the dash of my car saying "Remember Bags!" And if I still didn't remember to take them in the store, I would force myself to go back to the car and get them. I almost never forget them now (96%)! The great thing about the bags is that one bag can carry 5 2-liter sodas and the bags never rip or break! I found that 3 bags usually holds all my items on a normal trip to the store, and they don't fall over either in the car. They are convenient in every sense of the word. And of course you don't get a pile of empty plastic bags in your house either, and saving energy to produce plastic bags or recycle them...It's wonderful!
Lessons & tips: When you put away your groceries, just fold the bags and put them by the stuff you are taking back out to the car and they are ready for the next shopping trip. Be sure to wash your bags every so often (for me about once a month) to prevent mold, bacteria, etc. - you can get tips here: http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/reusable-bag-clean.html The feeling you get from helping prevent more waste in your life will make you feel fantastic and proud.
Resources: What does being green mean? http://planetgreen.discovery.com/go-green/ultimate-go-green/index.htmlHow to go green in everything you do: Compute your carbon footprint:
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How I did it: Well, I ordered 3 totes from Old Navy (they were on sale). Ever since I got them I just take them with me to the store. The hardest part is just remembering to take them into the store with me. The bags hold a lot more than plastic bags do, and they are much more sturdy. They are also good for other stuff, like toting around junk for day trips and stuff like that. :) Read how I did it…
Flutter by butterfly is excited about my new job!
How I did it: Every time I use them, I put my reusable bags by the door so whenever I go back to my car I won’t forget to put them back. This way every time I go to the store I already have the bags with me, even if I didn’t plan on shopping in the first place. I also have some very pretty ones that I take into higher-end stores and the girls at the counter always love them and ask where I got them! Getting more personal bags makes it fun to use them. Read how I did it…
How I did it: It was pretty simple after I my reusable bags.You can get them from many places. I got mine fromOne Bag at a Time Read how I did it…
How I did it: I bought my first "green bag" a little over a year ago and have been a believer ever since. Many stores give a refund of 5 to 10 cents on your purchase each time you use a bag you bought at their store, meaning that the bags actually pay for themselves. Now I use them when I go shopping, to carry stuff when I go home for the weekend, and I even bring my lunch to work in them. They hold much more than you would think. Read how I did it…
daydreamingmom wondering why I haven't done these things on this list in the last yea
How I did it: I try to keep bags in my car at ALL times. If I forgot to bring them in I would make myself go to the car to get them. After putting groceries away I have to take the h=bags straight back to the car. Otherwise they would stay on the stairs for weeks on end. Read how I did it…
bluedaisyjo is happy that she has everything she needs and most of what she wants.
I bought the bags and used them for the first time on Sunday. It made me feel good to do my tiny part. Came in, unloaded, and back in the car they went.
I don’t ever want to see one of those plastic bags again.
Flutter by butterfly is excited about my new job!
Every time I use them, I put my reusable bags by the door so whenever I go back to my car I won’t forget to put them back. This way every time I go to the store I already have the bags with me, even if I didn’t plan on shopping in the first place. I also have some very pretty ones that I take into higher-end stores and the girls at the counter always love them and ask where I got them! Getting more personal bags makes it fun to use them.
Here is a picture of my favorite bag. It has very pretty orchids on it and is just fabulous.
I’ve only used them a few times. I carry them in my car, but it’s time to carry them into the store!
I went grocery shopping today at Kroger and bought two. I am going to buy 2 or 3 every two weeks (I make one big trip every two weeks. until I have enough. I emailed Target, Walmart and Kroger and made sure that I could use ANY bag at their stores – not just their specific bag. All have replied that they accept any reusable bag. :)
yellowdresses Finding it hard to find time to read. No good.
Bought a set of 5 of these on Amazon. Really stoked, I’ve been waiting to get them for a while. Plan to keep one in my bag, some in my car, and give on to the boy.
BrittaP03 It is still a beautiful world. Be cheerful. Strive to be happy.
keeps peeing on them though :(
jansu after two weeks away, feel like a new start!
Sainsburies have taken their bags off display and you have to ask for one now so that should help me remember them.
jansu after two weeks away, feel like a new start!
I remembered to take the bags with me!! Yay!
holly_3 is practicing patience.
I should probably just start picking up one new bag each time I go to the store until I feel like I have enough.
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exercise every morning
Create a personal recipe book
be 1337
love and be loved in return
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speak my mind
be more punctual
watch Saw 1 & 2
stop eating meat
move out of my parents' house
stop being so judgemental
Worry less.
Take the Real Age Test
Be more green
improve my IQ
learn to speak English fluently
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exercise regularly
not hate stupid people
