I've been trying to come up with a good gift for my sister for xmas and hit on this idea when I decided to buy my own. Thing is there are so many styles and brands and online stores that sell them, I'm having a hard time figuring out how to judge the good from the bad from the awful. Curious if anyone here on SoWal can recommend a certain brand or whatever. I'm looking to buy them as a matching set as a gift.
Baggu for example seems to be popular, but I'm not a fan of their color selection/matching sets:
BAGGU
Right now I'm leaning toward EnviroSack:
Envirosax Graphic Series reusable bags
I like the designs, but I'm not sure they are as convenient as Baggu.
Anyone have any thoughts/opinions?
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SoWal Insider
Great gift idea! Actually, my favorites are the canvas bags from Red Wine Festival and other 'events.' I like the ones you're looking at, but prefer a cotton canvas myself, which is even more eco friendly (overall production) than nylon and polyester. I don't have far to go with my groceries (one block), so am not concerned with spills, leaks, etc. If I do have a leak, the canvas goes in the washing machine with no issues.
Banned
The BAGGUs look like tank tops.
SoWal Expert
I actually think the best "reusable shopping bags" are the ones from the stores like Publix or Target. I really think the flat reinforced bottom and square sides make it easier to pack and carry items w/o squishing.
I use those for groceries, have a canvas bag for the Farmer's Market, and a cloth/plastic bag made from a flour sack that I use for other items.
I use those for groceries, have a canvas bag for the Farmer's Market, and a cloth/plastic bag made from a flour sack that I use for other items.
SoWal Insider
30ashopper, check out this site. They have all of them.
If you're creative, plain canvas and some indelible ink pens could prove to be a special gift for her, also. Happy shopping!! ECOBAGS.com - Online shopping for eco-friendly reusable bags, sustainable products, news & information
If you're creative, plain canvas and some indelible ink pens could prove to be a special gift for her, also. Happy shopping!! ECOBAGS.com - Online shopping for eco-friendly reusable bags, sustainable products, news & information
Beach Lover
SoWal InsiderAuthor
30ashopper, check out this site. They have all of them.
If you're creative, plain canvas and some indelible ink pens could prove to be a special gift for her, also. Happy shopping!! ECOBAGS.com - Online shopping for eco-friendly reusable bags, sustainable products, news & information
Oh, I like the humanitarian angle. My sis would just love that. Thanks!
Beach Lover
Go to reuseit.com. The acme bag is great but lots to choose from. Comes in black, no show dirt. Folds like a brown paper bag- super strong. Also have them made of recyclables. Lots of sackers comment favorably. I gave them as gifts too!!
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Beach Fanatic
I have given envirosax as gifts! Everyone loves them for their style....you don't feel like you are carrying around an old, used tote! Great idea! :clap:
SoWal Expert
These are not grocery bags, but this is what our family has been using as gift and project bags for years.
She finally got on Etsy - has been too busy with her kids to sell outside the family!
Goose's Bags & Gifts by GoosesBagsandGifts on Etsy
She finally got on Etsy - has been too busy with her kids to sell outside the family!
Goose's Bags & Gifts by GoosesBagsandGifts on Etsy
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