Like many American consumers, you probably have an accumulating mass of plastic shopping bags from countless trips to the supermarket or from last weekend’s retail therapy. Although you might reuse some plastic bags, most will inevitably end up in a landfill where they take up to 1,000 years to decompose. Discouraging as that may be, there is a very simple, eco chic way to keep pesky plastic out of landfills: reusable bags!
The reusable bag is hardly a new idea, but in light of the green movement it seems to have become the vogue of today’s consumers. Frequently spotted at grocery stores, in produce isles, and at local farmers’ markets, reusable bags are much more practical than their wasteful and disposable counterparts. Affordable, eco-friendly, and right on trend, reusable bags are the latest accessory for the PC collegiette. Since there are plenty of options to choose from, it’s easy to find a reusable bag that fits your personal style:
The Go Getter
Grovestand on the Go Tote in Lemon
($6.95, www.modcloth.com)
Save time, space, and the environment with this adorable reusable grocery tote. It folds up into a freshly squeezed, pocket-sized pouch—perfect for on-the-go collegiettes!
The Statement Maker
“I’m Not a Paper Bag” Recycled Cotton Lunch Bag
($10.95, www.reuseit.com)
Send a message with a reusable bag that won’t beat around the bush. Similar to the highly coveted “I’m Not a Plastic Bag” tote by Anya Hindmarch, this more recent (and affordable) bag will turn heads on your next lunch break.
Jeni Bishop 