J.M.W, March 2011

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I use these bags all the time - they have comfortable handles to hold, a deep gussett so they stand up when on the floor and jars and bottles don’t fall over.

They are great for days out at the beach or park (much easier to find that tube of sun cream in one of these than a floppy fabric bag) and for storing food/cooking equipment in when camping.

They come in a range of colours and slogans, such as “This Bag Saves the Earth” and “I’m Not Average”.

They are made to fair trade standards from jute so they are long lasting.

They normally cost £3.95 but now work out at less than £2 – a great Christmas present in their own right or a very ec0 way to wrap other presents.

Buy jute shopping bags at our online store.

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Jute is wonderful as it grows very fast, uses less natural resources than cotton and is compostable.  These bags are made to strict fair trade standards and are built to last.

Buy now at The Natural Nursery or see our full range of reusable shopping bags.

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1. Having a big reusable shopping bag on hand for things to be given away for the charity shop will help you de-clutter. When the bag is full, empty it in a bin liner, stick the gift aid sticker (it increases the value of your donations by 28%) and pop it in the car boot.

2. A bag for the hair clips, hair bands… Keeping them together saves on having to replace them regularly.

3. A bag for the hair dryer and combs.

4. A bag for your make up (you can tell we live in a house of girls!).

5. A series of bags for seasonal events. From September, you can start putting together what you will need for Christmas: scotch tape, scissors, wrapping paper, gifts bought early, Christmas cards, stamps… I have recently put aside a bag for my daughter’s upcoming birthday: fabric to make party bags, party bags fillers which I purchased with my last order, chocolate coins (check the expiry date!). When I come across some party invitations and thank you cards, I will buy the in advance and store them there.

6. You can also use a large recycled juice bag to keep presents to give in. Lisa says, I have a bag for kids and one for adults and any presents I want to re-gift or things I see in charity shops, or bargain things I see in the shops that would make good presents go in there, so I always (usually) have a present when someone springs a surprise birthday on me.

7. A bag for pegs.

8. As a green thing to do this year, consider reusing packaging and mailing supplies. Keep them together in an organic cotton bag so it’s easy to see what’s inside. When you need to post something, you can easily reuse a jiffy bag. When your bag gets too big, you can offer it on freecycle where many people who sell on line will be happy to take it off your hands.

9. The recycled juice bags are excellent to keep your fabric scraps in. “After a sewing project I bundle up the leftover fabric and tie it with a bit of selvedge, then it goes in a bag, with some cedar wood to protect against moths”, says Lisa.

10. Little bags for the kids to play pretend shopping, it keeps them amused for hours.

A big thanks to Alison and Lisa for their ideas.

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A green bag is not just for shopping. They can be useful in so many ways and save you money. Several supermarkets charge for plastic bags so having some handy is a good idea. Using bags to keep things together reduces the risk they will be lost and need to be replaced.

1. Keep a bag full of reusable shopping bags so you can grab the bag when you leave the house.

2. You can keep a similar bag in the car in case of an unexpected trip to the shops.

3. “I keep a reusable shopping bag rolled up in my handbag in case I need them”, says Alison

4. Children love having an unusual school backpack. They’re bright and cheerful, easy to spot in the school’s cloakroom.

5. Recycled juice bags especially designed to be used as lunchbags are equally appealing to kids and grown ups.

6. If your child is still in a buggy, you can hang a bag at the back to store the kids’ little things, snack, water bottle and by this weather, extra hats and gloves!

7. Having a bag for each of the children’s each activity means there’s no last minute rush to find all their bits and bobs. Everything simply stays in the bag. When the clothing (swimming bag, ballet) needs washed, it can go back in the appropriate bag as soon as it’s dry. If the children need to take something special – the cheque at the beginning of semester for example – you can add it to the bag sometime during the week instead of having to remember at the last minute. “One can never be over-organised, says Anne, having a separate wall hook for each bag means the cloakroom stays tidy. The children know where to find their bags and where to store them when they come in the house.”

8. We also have a bag for the gloves and hats. We normally have to buy several sets as they get ‘misplaced’ throughout the winter. This year, I’m pleased to report that the children still have the hats, gloves and scarves I bought in September!  I like using the organic cotton bags for that purpose as the children can see what is inside.
   

9. Having a bag for bike helmets and knee pads also avoids the last minute scramble to look for them when everyone is ready to go. It will save you money in the long run as they’re less likely to get lost.

10. “We also have bags for ‘things that need to be returned, continues Anne. We always seem to have a pile of things that belong to others, I just pop them in a bag and when the person visits, they can take all their things back!”

…. to be continued!

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