Recommend your reusable grocery bags plz

[origami]

The ones I have I got at the grocery store and they're terrible. I need a bunch of "big" ones (not ikea huge but not the regular small ones at Meijer) that will last for more than a year.

[alleinesein]

Check out Costco. Ours just restocked their supply of blue and white reusable tote bags; I think that there are 6 of them for $4. They also have some really nice canvas ones that are a little bit bigger (but smaller than ikea bags).

[statlerwaldorf]

Do you have an Aldi nearby? I love their bags and they've survived the washing machine quite a few times.

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[origami]

Apr 23, 2014 15:39:26 GMT -5 alleinesein said:

Check out Costco. Ours just restocked their supply of blue and white reusable tote bags; I think that there are 6 of them for $4. They also have some really nice canvas ones that are a little bit bigger (but smaller than ikea bags).

of course I was just there today and didn't even think to look there. Doh!

[iamali]

Envirosax.

I've had the same set for well over 5 years. Probably more like 8.

[MauMau]

I like the ones from Trader Joes. I've seen a bunch at the check out at TJmaxx. I do love the little sack version that ikea Family has. They have the same shape of plastics bags so easy to roll up and keep in your purse.

[rosebud]

I heard a news story once that said reusable grocery bags were usually highly contaminated from the groceries they carried (i.e. meats) and the fact they were not often washed.

[heartmama]

Apr 23, 2014 16:00:39 GMT -5 iamali said:

Envirosax.

I've had the same set for well over 5 years. Probably more like 8.

I second these, they're a little $$, but I love them.  I can roll them up and keep them in my purse.  I use mine for everything.

[smock]

I have two of these from Trader Joes and they are the most durable things ever (and I think cost maybe $3.99?)

[niki]

I love the insulted ones from Trader Joes.

[andrealynn]

Bed, Bath, and Beyond has the bigger ones that aren't canvas, but some sort of plastic. They seem to last pretty well.

[msmerymac]

Apr 23, 2014 16:06:05 GMT -5 rosebud said:

I heard a news story once that said reusable grocery bags were usually highly contaminated from the groceries they carried (i.e. meats) and the fact they were not often washed.

Okay? I don't buy meat and I wash mine... but it's also the law to use them in a lot of places (or you can buy paper bags for a certain amount, which I sometimes do to use for recycling containers).

origami is moving out of the country, which is why I assume she wants them. Plastic bags might not be as readily available where she is going, and/or she might have to walk. My dad bought a few reusable shopping bags for my grandmother almost 20 years ago because she didn't drive and she would walk 6 blocks to the grocery store while she was still in good health. Reusable bags hold more and won't rip as you're crossing the street. 

[mominatrix]

I'm more and more into something I saw somewhere once, that of course I can't find on teh googles now, where you use totes or bins instead of bags... put them in your cart, fill em up, and off you go.




I have ninety bagillion reusable bags in my kitchen, the wayback of my car, and seemingly everywhere in between, and I still forget them.

The bins IMHO would be a better solution.

[origami]

Apr 23, 2014 16:37:18 GMT -5 msmerymac said:

Apr 23, 2014 16:06:05 GMT -5 rosebud said:

I heard a news story once that said reusable grocery bags were usually highly contaminated from the groceries they carried (i.e. meats) and the fact they were not often washed.

Okay? I don't buy meat and I wash mine... but it's also the law to use them in a lot of places (or you can buy paper bags for a certain amount, which I sometimes do to use for recycling containers).

origami is moving out of the country, which is why I assume she wants them. Plastic bags might not be as readily available where she is going, and/or she might have to walk. My dad bought a few reusable shopping bags for my grandmother almost 20 years ago because she didn't drive and she would walk 6 blocks to the grocery store while she was still in good health. Reusable bags hold more and won't rip as you're crossing the street. 

Yup. I will have to walk with the bags. I'm also lazy and don't want to make several trips from my car to my door when my car is parked a few stories below ground and I'm in a high rise. With kids.

[mominatrix]

a-HA!!!




www.reuseit.com/totes-and-market-baskets/reisenthel-reisenthel-easybags.htm

[origami]

Apr 23, 2014 16:39:19 GMT -5 mominatrix said:

I'm more and more into something I saw somewhere once, that of course I can't find on teh googles now, where you use totes or bins instead of bags... put them in your cart, fill em up, and off you go.




I have ninety bagillion reusable bags in my kitchen, the wayback of my car, and seemingly everywhere in between, and I still forget them.

The bins IMHO would be a better solution.

I would totally agree with you except I'm moving to a high rise.
That would be way easier here in suburbia.

ETA: ooooooh I was thinking of something else. Interesting! Are they easy to carry, say, 4 of them?

[foundmylazybum]

Apr 23, 2014 16:06:05 GMT -5 rosebud said:

I heard a news story once that said reusable grocery bags were usually highly contaminated from the groceries they carried (i.e. meats) and the fact they were not often washed.

We still put our meat in a plastic bag.

We're reducing our bags by..what? 95%--and we use the bags again for cat poop, so for us it's still a "Reuse" situation.


Another vote for Envirosax. Those suckers hold a LOT and they are very versatile. They make good gym bags, lunch sacks...all kinds of other uses

Plus. Designs.

[StrawberryBlondie]

I love the Trader Joes ones.

[mominatrix]

also:

www.amazon.com/Shopping-Cart-Bag-universal-white/dp/B00IO3GN7Y/ref=aag_m_pw_dp?ie=UTF8&m=A3PT1X1B9KR8IF


and

www.reuseit.com/totes-and-market-baskets/pack-n-tote-pack-n-tote-grocery-cart-helper-bag-blue.htm?slave_id=737&siteID=je6NUbpObpQ-KuFdNY2htGhsbI8M2S20kw

[mominatrix]

Apr 23, 2014 16:44:55 GMT -5 origami said:

Apr 23, 2014 16:39:19 GMT -5 mominatrix said:

I'm more and more into something I saw somewhere once, that of course I can't find on teh googles now, where you use totes or bins instead of bags... put them in your cart, fill em up, and off you go.




I have ninety bagillion reusable bags in my kitchen, the wayback of my car, and seemingly everywhere in between, and I still forget them.

The bins IMHO would be a better solution.

I would totally agree with you except I'm moving to a high rise.
That would be way easier here in suburbia.

ETA: ooooooh I was thinking of something else. Interesting! Are they easy to carry, say, 4 of them?

my guess is four would be super heavy.

it's two for the body of a standard (smallish, not costco sized) grocery cart... I'd worry about weight.


But the Reisenthel ones fold up for carrying, so my guess is if you're strong enough, you could carry four:

[origami]

Apr 23, 2014 16:49:52 GMT -5 mominatrix said:

Apr 23, 2014 16:44:55 GMT -5 origami said:

I would totally agree with you except I'm moving to a high rise.
That would be way easier here in suburbia.

ETA: ooooooh I was thinking of something else. Interesting! Are they easy to carry, say, 4 of them?

my guess is four would be super heavy.

it's two for the body of a standard (smallish, not costco sized) grocery cart... I'd worry about weight.


But the Reisenthel ones fold up for carrying, so my guess is if you're strong enough, you could carry four:

Thanks! I thought that cart looked Trader Joes size, not Kroger size. I'm not sure what's standard for everyone but I'll definitely check that out. 2 for a Kroger size cart would probably work just fine.

[iamali]

Apr 23, 2014 16:45:49 GMT -5 foundmylazybum said:

Apr 23, 2014 16:06:05 GMT -5 rosebud said:

I heard a news story once that said reusable grocery bags were usually highly contaminated from the groceries they carried (i.e. meats) and the fact they were not often washed.

We still put our meat in a plastic bag.

We're reducing our bags by..what? 95%--and we use the bags again for cat poop, so for us it's still a "Reuse" situation.


Another vote for Envirosax. Those suckers hold a LOT and they are very versatile. They make good gym bags, lunch sacks...all kinds of other uses

Plus. Designs.

I'm actually annoyed that mine have lasted so long.  BECAUSE I WANT PRETTY NEW ONES WITH PRETTY NEW DESIGNS.


lolz

[sandsonik]

Apr 23, 2014 16:44:23 GMT -5 mominatrix said:

a-HA!!!




www.reuseit.com/totes-and-market-baskets/reisenthel-reisenthel-easybags.htm

That's cool - but I'd still forget to bring them with me, or I'd forget them in the car.

That's why I have so many different bags!  My favorites are Aldi's for sheer size,  a Target and a Citizens Bank insulated zip bag for cleanability and practicality, and a Whole Foods bag that's just durn pretty. 

I don't think I'll ever buy another shopping bag though.  Between the ones I've bought and the bags I've picked up at trade shows or heatlh fairs, I have nowhere else to put them!

[lasagnasshole]

If you're walking, definitely Envirosax. They have a long enough strap drop to go over your shoulder. I also have Chico Bags, but they have a more standard bag handle drop and I can't get them over my shoulders.

I *think* Flip & Tumble have a similar drop as Envirosax but have the self-contained pouch of Chico Bags. The only thing I don't like about Envirosax is that you have to roll them up while Chico Bags have an attached pouch you just stuff the bag into.

[redheadbaker]

Apr 23, 2014 16:00:39 GMT -5 iamali said:

Envirosax.

I've had the same set for well over 5 years. Probably more like 8.

I have these, too, and love them.

[MauMau]

origami I would totally get one of these wire shopping carts. It would be great to go from your parking spot up to your high rise apartment. This is the one thing I wish I would if invested in when I lived abroad. The one I pictured is from the container store.

[UMaineTeach]

I like mine that fold up and snap. I like that they don't take up much space in my trunk or in my cart.

[origami]

Apr 23, 2014 17:40:20 GMT -5 MauMau said:

origami I would totally get one of these wire shopping carts. It would be great to go from your parking spot up to your high rise apartment. This is the one thing I wish I would if invested in when I lived abroad. The one I pictured is from the container store.

Ooooooooh I like that! Thanks! I assume it folds down?

[PinkSquirrel]

Apr 23, 2014 16:08:26 GMT -5 smock said:

I have two of these from Trader Joes and they are the most durable things ever (and I think cost maybe $3.99?)

TJ's canvas bags are amazing.   

[chedifuen]

Another vote for the Trader Joes canvas bags. I love them