Comments on: Be careful on the Reusable Bags Bandwagon http://fakeplasticfish.com/2007/08/be-careful-on-reusable-bags-bandwagon/ Thu, 18 Mar 2010 18:58:12 -0700 hourly 1 By: No Impact Man Chap 4: Wanting Is Not Getting | Fake Plastic Fish http://fakeplasticfish.com/2007/08/be-careful-on-reusable-bags-bandwagon/comment-page-1/#comment-8172 No Impact Man Chap 4: Wanting Is Not Getting | Fake Plastic Fish Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:31:14 +0000 http://fakeplasticfish.com/2007/08/be-careful-on-the-reusable-bags-bandwagon/#comment-8172 [...] bags, including used plastic bags, stored in his apartment. He reminded me of my own post, “Be Careful On The Reusable Bag Bandwagon” back in [...] [...] bags, including used plastic bags, stored in his apartment. He reminded me of my own post, “Be Careful On The Reusable Bag Bandwagon” back in [...]

]]> By: Heather http://fakeplasticfish.com/2007/08/be-careful-on-reusable-bags-bandwagon/comment-page-1/#comment-2922 Heather Thu, 10 Jul 2008 17:47:00 +0000 http://fakeplasticfish.com/2007/08/be-careful-on-the-reusable-bags-bandwagon/#comment-2922 I just found this post so I know I'm really late in leaving a comment! <br/><br/>I love your blog and agree wholeheartedly, especially with this post. I've used canvas bags for years; they were from conventions my mom went to so they all have logos on them that deal with cardiovascular health. <br/><br/>I have found an amazing site called www.myrecycledbags.com where the woman uses plastic bags for many of her crocheting projects. They are amazing! The great thing is, she also displays all her patterns for free, so that we can all benefit. I have made three bags from her patterns and they've all turned out really well. They also make for great conversation pieces :)<br/><br/>The funny thing is that I have to ask friends and co-workers for all my "supplies" since I don't get plastic bags anymore.<br/><br/>Check out her site, you might find something you'd like to knit! I just found this post so I know I’m really late in leaving a comment!

I love your blog and agree wholeheartedly, especially with this post. I’ve used canvas bags for years; they were from conventions my mom went to so they all have logos on them that deal with cardiovascular health.

I have found an amazing site called http://www.myrecycledbags.com where the woman uses plastic bags for many of her crocheting projects. They are amazing! The great thing is, she also displays all her patterns for free, so that we can all benefit. I have made three bags from her patterns and they’ve all turned out really well. They also make for great conversation pieces :)

The funny thing is that I have to ask friends and co-workers for all my “supplies” since I don’t get plastic bags anymore.

Check out her site, you might find something you’d like to knit!

]]> By: Jennie http://fakeplasticfish.com/2007/08/be-careful-on-reusable-bags-bandwagon/comment-page-1/#comment-2230 Jennie Thu, 24 Apr 2008 17:05:00 +0000 http://fakeplasticfish.com/2007/08/be-careful-on-the-reusable-bags-bandwagon/#comment-2230 Thank you for this! Yes, I had the "D'oh!" moment after buying two Chicco bags, and then realizing I was contributing to the Smug Pollution... and had bought *nylon* bags. Duh.<br/><br/>But I'm collecting canvas and other bags to reuse till they wear out, and have crocheted one string bag and plan to crochet more.<br/><br/>Found your site because I pulled a rice bag out of a neighbor's recycling (!?) and was wondering what to do with it. Thank you for this! Yes, I had the “D’oh!” moment after buying two Chicco bags, and then realizing I was contributing to the Smug Pollution… and had bought *nylon* bags. Duh.

But I’m collecting canvas and other bags to reuse till they wear out, and have crocheted one string bag and plan to crochet more.

Found your site because I pulled a rice bag out of a neighbor’s recycling (!?) and was wondering what to do with it.

]]> By: S http://fakeplasticfish.com/2007/08/be-careful-on-reusable-bags-bandwagon/comment-page-1/#comment-2196 S Mon, 21 Apr 2008 22:06:00 +0000 http://fakeplasticfish.com/2007/08/be-careful-on-the-reusable-bags-bandwagon/#comment-2196 Japanese people have furoshiki fabric which ties around whatever it is. Make your own bag in this fashion, and save electricity that would be used to sew your own. Alnernately, use a pareo, or length of some lightweight fabric that can be tied once around the items, and then if the ends of fabric are long enough, can be tied around your body and carried like a satchel, sling bag, or crossed over the front and tied around the waist, similar to a backpack.<br/><br/>More stores in Hawaii should encorage reusable "bring your own" type shoppers by offering a deduction from the grocery bill for those who don't take a bag.<br/><br/>I've opted to take my own large mug and plate to work with my own chopsticks and spoons for eating lunch. If I go to the snackshop and get breakfast or lunch, I ask her not to put it in a styrofoam container and not to give me a plastic bag and utensils. She's caught on to this, and I actually get larger servings in lieu of saving her money on the disposable items.<br/><br/>Back to the plastic bag thing - I save a bunch of them, folding them up neatly, and take them to a vendor at the local Open Market. I get a discount from the woman vendor for turning in these bags which she recyles out to those without bags!<br/><br/>Win-win. Japanese people have furoshiki fabric which ties around whatever it is. Make your own bag in this fashion, and save electricity that would be used to sew your own. Alnernately, use a pareo, or length of some lightweight fabric that can be tied once around the items, and then if the ends of fabric are long enough, can be tied around your body and carried like a satchel, sling bag, or crossed over the front and tied around the waist, similar to a backpack.

More stores in Hawaii should encorage reusable “bring your own” type shoppers by offering a deduction from the grocery bill for those who don’t take a bag.

I’ve opted to take my own large mug and plate to work with my own chopsticks and spoons for eating lunch. If I go to the snackshop and get breakfast or lunch, I ask her not to put it in a styrofoam container and not to give me a plastic bag and utensils. She’s caught on to this, and I actually get larger servings in lieu of saving her money on the disposable items.

Back to the plastic bag thing – I save a bunch of them, folding them up neatly, and take them to a vendor at the local Open Market. I get a discount from the woman vendor for turning in these bags which she recyles out to those without bags!

Win-win.

]]> By: Anonymous http://fakeplasticfish.com/2007/08/be-careful-on-reusable-bags-bandwagon/comment-page-1/#comment-1236 Anonymous Sun, 03 Feb 2008 17:14:00 +0000 http://fakeplasticfish.com/2007/08/be-careful-on-the-reusable-bags-bandwagon/#comment-1236 For a years I've been buying basmati rice - 10-20 lb bags in burlap. These bags ended up in the garbage or compost bin. Now I've decided to keep them instead as a grocery bag. It comes with a zipper already and handles. It's a bit smaller than a plastic grocery bag, but holds a lot of stuff if you squeeze it. It only holds a gallon of milk, but you can probably stuff other thinner stuff in them.<br/><br/>Also, going to coffee/grain shops for their burlap bags can be good for sewers. Just cut it rectangle and sew the sides together w/ thick thread if your machine can handle it. For a years I’ve been buying basmati rice – 10-20 lb bags in burlap. These bags ended up in the garbage or compost bin. Now I’ve decided to keep them instead as a grocery bag. It comes with a zipper already and handles. It’s a bit smaller than a plastic grocery bag, but holds a lot of stuff if you squeeze it. It only holds a gallon of milk, but you can probably stuff other thinner stuff in them.

Also, going to coffee/grain shops for their burlap bags can be good for sewers. Just cut it rectangle and sew the sides together w/ thick thread if your machine can handle it.

]]> By: Dana Miller http://fakeplasticfish.com/2007/08/be-careful-on-reusable-bags-bandwagon/comment-page-1/#comment-1227 Dana Miller Sun, 03 Feb 2008 00:46:00 +0000 http://fakeplasticfish.com/2007/08/be-careful-on-the-reusable-bags-bandwagon/#comment-1227 Another great option - BaggyShirts - Reusable Bags Made From Recycled Clothing for a Healthier Planet! They are made in the US, and the artisans are paid a decent wage and make BaggyShirts from their homes! Check them out at www.baggy-shirts.com! Another great option – BaggyShirts – Reusable Bags Made From Recycled Clothing for a Healthier Planet! They are made in the US, and the artisans are paid a decent wage and make BaggyShirts from their homes! Check them out at http://www.baggy-shirts.com!

]]> By: Clif http://fakeplasticfish.com/2007/08/be-careful-on-reusable-bags-bandwagon/comment-page-1/#comment-348 Clif Thu, 27 Sep 2007 17:59:00 +0000 http://fakeplasticfish.com/2007/08/be-careful-on-the-reusable-bags-bandwagon/#comment-348 When speaking of reusing plastic bags, don't forget you can reuse plastic bottles. One 12oz soda bottle is 1 oz of plastic. One 2 liter soda bottle is 1.8 oz of plastic but holds 6 times as much soda. Refill 6 12oz plastic soda bottles from a 2 liter bottle and you have not only saved lots of plastic, but LOTS of money over time, cutting you soda expense down to less than 2 cents an ounce. My bunny and I have just completed a year of doing this with the same set of 12oz bottles and there is no reason we can't continue with them indefinitely. Of course, it says on the bottles DO NOT REFILL, probably for health reasons. But, if you rinse them out after every use there is no problem, we are the proof, still alive and kicking ...er...recycling. You lose a little of the fizz, but not to the point of making the soda flat. When speaking of reusing plastic bags, don’t forget you can reuse plastic bottles. One 12oz soda bottle is 1 oz of plastic. One 2 liter soda bottle is 1.8 oz of plastic but holds 6 times as much soda. Refill 6 12oz plastic soda bottles from a 2 liter bottle and you have not only saved lots of plastic, but LOTS of money over time, cutting you soda expense down to less than 2 cents an ounce. My bunny and I have just completed a year of doing this with the same set of 12oz bottles and there is no reason we can’t continue with them indefinitely. Of course, it says on the bottles DO NOT REFILL, probably for health reasons. But, if you rinse them out after every use there is no problem, we are the proof, still alive and kicking …er…recycling. You lose a little of the fizz, but not to the point of making the soda flat.

]]> By: King Aardvark http://fakeplasticfish.com/2007/08/be-careful-on-reusable-bags-bandwagon/comment-page-1/#comment-277 King Aardvark Tue, 11 Sep 2007 14:17:00 +0000 http://fakeplasticfish.com/2007/08/be-careful-on-the-reusable-bags-bandwagon/#comment-277 Hey. I came here from your shameless blogwhoring ;-) at Greta Christina's. I can't remember the last time I've used a bag of any sort. Where I shop (groceries), they give you the option of using the cardboard boxes all the products are shipped in - they're just going to be thrown out anyway. Hey. I came here from your shameless blogwhoring ;-) at Greta Christina’s. I can’t remember the last time I’ve used a bag of any sort. Where I shop (groceries), they give you the option of using the cardboard boxes all the products are shipped in – they’re just going to be thrown out anyway.

]]> By: Ben http://fakeplasticfish.com/2007/08/be-careful-on-reusable-bags-bandwagon/comment-page-1/#comment-212 Ben Fri, 24 Aug 2007 14:01:00 +0000 http://fakeplasticfish.com/2007/08/be-careful-on-the-reusable-bags-bandwagon/#comment-212 I just started using reusable tote bags for my groceries and other shopping trips. You can get some great reusable bags at http://www.Rejavanate.com . Not only do they eliminate the waste caused by plastic and paper bags but they are made from recycled burlap coffee bags, keeping tons of burlap waste out of our landfills AND the manufacturing process provides employment for individuals with developmental disabilities !!!! It’s a Win, Win, Win !!! I just started using reusable tote bags for my groceries and other shopping trips. You can get some great reusable bags at http://www.Rejavanate.com . Not only do they eliminate the waste caused by plastic and paper bags but they are made from recycled burlap coffee bags, keeping tons of burlap waste out of our landfills AND the manufacturing process provides employment for individuals with developmental disabilities !!!! It’s a Win, Win, Win !!!

]]> By: Nancy http://fakeplasticfish.com/2007/08/be-careful-on-reusable-bags-bandwagon/comment-page-1/#comment-139 Nancy Wed, 08 Aug 2007 13:04:00 +0000 http://fakeplasticfish.com/2007/08/be-careful-on-the-reusable-bags-bandwagon/#comment-139 I have been using the tote bags that many charities send you when you give a donation...I've had some of them for years and years; they're extremely sturdy and advertise various good causes instead of "I'm not a plastic bag". No extra purchase. I have been using the tote bags that many charities send you when you give a donation…I’ve had some of them for years and years; they’re extremely sturdy and advertise various good causes instead of “I’m not a plastic bag”. No extra purchase.

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