With the climate crisis becoming more serious every passing day, many businesses have implemented sustainability plans. For example, most retailers sell or give away reusable logo shopping bags to their customers. These bags reduce plastic waste, and they are great brand ambassadors that can last for up to a couple of years.
The greatest thing about shopping bags is the fact that they can be useful even after they get replaced, old, or damaged. If you want to learn how best to do that, read on. Here are 12 eco-friendly and fun ways you can reimagine your shopping bags.
1. Use Them as Plant Bags
As unconventional as it may seem, custom hessian bags and printed non-woven bags can actually serve as sustainable planters. You simply need to fill them with soil and make little cuts to the bottom of the bags. That way, the plant will be able to breathe.
Though you can plant pretty much anything this way, it is best to stick to vegetables. In this regard, tomatoes work best, as they can easily adapt to a new growing environment.
2. Costume Closet
If your kids love Halloween, you probably have at least a dozen costumes lying around, ready to be worn in October. Organising them is actually a rather simple affair, as long as you have a canvas bag or two to spare.
The material of the bags will keep the costumes safe from mould, mildew, and humidity in general. In addition, keeping all the costumes in one place will make it much easier to find whatever your kids need when October comes.
3. Nappy Bags
On average, nappy bags can cost anywhere from £15 to £30. However, you get to save this amount if you use a reusable shopping bag like the Colossus Non-Woven Shopping Bag instead. These bags are sturdy enough to hold all the necessary items, and they come with pockets you can use to store smaller items.
4. Beach Bags
If you think about it, there is no need to buy branded beach bags if you already have a few shopping bags you don’t regularly use. Just put your beach towels, flip-flops, sunscreen, and any other goodies you need in the bag, and you’ll be ready to go!
5. Workout Gear Storage
Do you need a sturdy but affordable bag for carrying all your gym clothes and gear? If so, printed canvas bags are a perfect solution. They are strong enough to sustain heavy weights, and they even look good and stylish as you carry them.
When you’re done with the gym, you can also store your fresh gym clothes in the bags. That way, everything will be in one place, and you’ll always be ready to go.
6. Arts & Crafts
Shopping bags can also serve as storage units for all your crafty kits, knitting needles, yarn, paint brushes, and anything else you use to have fun in your free time. Keeping your supplies in a bag like this will ensure they are safe and out of the way of your kids or pets.
7. Library Bags
All bookworms know the struggle of returning home from your local library and hauling ten heavy tomes in your arms. Luckily, a shopping bag can make your trip a lot easier.
If you pack the books up in a shopping bag, you will keep them from harm. In addition, you’ll be able to carry them all effortlessly, without fearing that your bag will tear.
8. Lunch Bags
If you carry your lunch and water bottle with you every day, it is essential to ensure they are separate from your other items. By doing so, you will keep your important files and other work-related items safe from getting stained or damaged.
Fortunately, this problem is easily solvable. All you have to do is pack your lunch and water in a shopping bag and then put it in with the rest of your things.
9. Cosmetics Bags
Reusable bags can come in handy if you have branded cosmetics and kits that you need to carry around every day. However, you can also use the bags for storing some of your makeup at home, as they will keep it safe from moisture and mould.
10. Pet Carriers
Most people try to avoid carrying their pets in bags, as they fear their furry friends will be uncomfortable. But if you put them in cotton or canvas bags, your pet will be just fine, and you’ll be able to take it on short trips and commutes when you need to.
Of course, you shouldn’t use these bags as pet carriers if you are travelling long-distance because most models cannot be closed. However, they are perfectly acceptable for everyday walks.
11. Throw Pillows
Stuffing old bags with cloth, other bags, or cotton balls and sewing them up will help you create cute throw pillows for your home. Just make sure the bags you choose match your room aesthetically and get to work!
12. Vegetable Storing
Putting your veggies into shopping bags before storing them in your fridge could help prolong their shelf life by keeping them dry. In addition, it’s a lifesaver if your fridge is smaller and you always lack space for all your groceries.
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