What to Look For in a Reusable Bag

There are a ton (and that’s a conservative estimate) of reusable bags on the market right now, and as you may have noticed right now, they are not all created equal. From hundred-dollar designer charity bags made from authentic third-world rice sacks, to the super-cheap and bright-colored boxy ones hanging in a row by your local grocery check-out stand, there is a world of choice when it comes to your reusable shopping needs. So what do you go with? According to the Norwich Bulletin, it’s all about strength and durability — which, really, makes perfect sense. They also have a few pointers regarding what to look for when it comes to picking the perfect bag.

If you’re in the reusable bag market, you need to know a few things. The most durable ones are made of polypropylene and stamped in a woven pattern. These often sell for less than $1 each.

Score one for the bright and boxy ones! The article goes on to mention the necessity of the durable bottom and the rack loop for easy loading, and to sum up they leave us with an easy to handle checklist:

A good shopping bag

- Is waterproof and tearproof

- Has handles sewn down the sides

- Has a bottom insert

- Has a rack loop

- Costs less than $2

That is certainly easy enough to remember! If you haven’t yet gotten on the reusable bagwagon, this might be something to keep in mind when you finally climb aboard.

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