11 Creative Ways To Re-Purpose Your Reusable Bags And Stay Organized
I recently read an article about people in New Jersey that are complaining about having too many reusable bags. Re-purposing your bags is a great way to extend their life and reduce waste. Now that’s win-win. Not to mention that is makes finding things that much easier. Just grab a bag and get busy.
Use your reusable bags when you go trick or treating with your children and when you are done eating candy use your bags to store your Halloween costumes and decorations. That way you will know where they are for next year.
They make great diaper bags. Why spend the money on a diaper bag when you have reusable bags at home?
Organizing your crafts has never been easier. Knitting items, beads, glue, scissors, brushes, crayons markers, paper etc. Whatever you use for crafts can now be found in one place.
Use your re-purposed bags as laundry bags.
Do like I do and use them to carry your recyclables to the recycling bin.
Tired of seeing toys all over the house? Put them in reusable bags. Dolls, trucks, Lego pieces etc. Only adults in the house - great use them to stack your board games.
Keep your car organized by placing your windshield washer fluid, cleaning products, tire pressure gauge, WD40, flashlight, ice-scrapper & snow brush in a reusable collapsible bag.
Reusable bags are a great place to store your holiday decorations. Wrapping paper, ornaments, garlands, lights, stockings, tree topper, tree skirt etc. You will always know where to find your decorations.
Need space in your closet? Use your reusable bags to keep your seasonal items like flip flops, sandals, water shoes, canvas shoes etc. you will know where to find them for next year.
Don’t want to see your winter items in the summer - who does? Put your mittens, gloves, hats, scarves, earmuffs etc. in your bags. Keeps items together and away until next time.
You live in a warm climate - great? Keep your gardening supplies in reusable bags. Garden gloves, pruning shears, spade, hand rake, garden fork, etc.
Don’t limit yourself to these ideas come up with your own.
Remember, the key is to think creatively and find uses that match the durability and condition of your bags. If they're truly beyond reuse, make sure to recycle them according to your local recycling guidelines, if possible.
The environmental impact of cheap reusable bags has become a significant concern. By prioritizing quality when purchasing reusable bags, supermarkets and grocery stores contribute to reducing waste and preserving natural resources. Inferior quality bags are more likely to be discarded prematurely, defeating the purpose of reusable bags. Quality bags, on the other hand, have a longer lifespan, ensuring customers can utilize them for an extended period.
This commitment to quality aligns with consumer expectations for sustainable practices, enhancing their perception of the supermarket or grocery store as an environmentally conscious business.