I have to say, whenever I remember to bring my reusable shopping bags to the grocery store or farmers market, I feel like I am just about saving the world. I make a big fuss out of telling the cashier that I have them and wait eagerly for a verbal pat on the back for being such a stellar citizen (although I typically get a response along the lines of okay). The whole way home, I feel super proud of myself. And how often, as an adult, do you really get to feel that way?
Here’s the thing: Even though reusable bags are multi-use, and often made of recycled fabric, they are usually not recyclable. Even if your county takes the particular kind of plastic they’re made of, the flimsy material still might not be recyclable there, so be sure to check first. And some studies say that it takes 100 uses of one of those reusable bags to offset the amount of energy it takes to manufacture them beyond a regular, non-reusable plastic bag. So your first plan of attack should be to use your bags as many times as possible to make the bag worth its while!
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