What can I use to replace plastic shopping bags?

5 days ago ... These large grab bags can each replace up to 10 regular grocery bags per use (they hold 40 lbs and come in insulated versions too). One set of smaller re-usable bags can also replace a trip's worth of plastic grocery bags and make unloading easier. read more

Reusable canvas bags and totes, such as these: Consider also using cloth produce bags instead of the ones they have available in stores. They too are reusable. I have a few just like the ones in the picture, convenient. read more

Produce bags are also very easy to replace. You can find mesh bags with drawstrings that are perfect for produce, or make your own with some lightweight fabric. This post has some additional ideas for reducing plastic use in the home. read more

As England gets set to start paying for plastic bags, researchers at The Open University (OU) are making inroads into developing alternative biodegradable materials that could potentially replace fossil fuel derived polyethylene single-use carrier bags in the future. read more