Comments on: Green bags from large stores – How do they compare? http://hummingbird604.com/2008/05/14/green-bags-from-large-stores-how-do-they-compare/ The personal blog of a Vancouver-based educator in environmental issues Wed, 23 May 2012 06:23:37 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: katelivesinbrooklyn http://hummingbird604.com/2008/05/14/green-bags-from-large-stores-how-do-they-compare/comment-page-1/#comment-913 katelivesinbrooklyn Thu, 21 Aug 2008 22:01:31 +0000 http://hummingbird604.wordpress.com/?p=856#comment-913 But how do you remember to bring them with you when you go to the store? That's probably why you have 8 of them, right? That's why I have so many...They're good for a lot of other stuff too though, like those big blue ones from Ikea are perfect for laundry. But how do you remember to bring them with you when you go to the store? That’s probably why you have 8 of them, right? That’s why I have so many…They’re good for a lot of other stuff too though, like those big blue ones from Ikea are perfect for laundry.

]]> By: Raul http://hummingbird604.com/2008/05/14/green-bags-from-large-stores-how-do-they-compare/comment-page-1/#comment-909 Raul Tue, 20 May 2008 01:24:31 +0000 http://hummingbird604.wordpress.com/?p=856#comment-909 @ Erika - I do like the Buy Low ($ 1.00) sturdy and maybe not sleek ;) hehehehe... will have to see those. @ Erika – I do like the Buy Low ($ 1.00) sturdy and maybe not sleek ;) hehehehe… will have to see those.

]]> By: Erika Rathje http://hummingbird604.com/2008/05/14/green-bags-from-large-stores-how-do-they-compare/comment-page-1/#comment-912 Erika Rathje Sat, 17 May 2008 06:16:34 +0000 http://hummingbird604.wordpress.com/?p=856#comment-912 I bought one Superstore bag awhile back and it burst a seam after the first use, which I then had to sew up. I don't think the colour is very practical if you're carrying items that need to be kept cool (whether groceries, your lunch or a water bottle), because black absorbs light. (Superstore's bins are better.) My favourite is actually Lee Valley's bag, which are available in a pack of 4 for $10 or less -- you do the math! Very sturdy, attractive though not chic, holds tons of stuff and though it won't fit over one's shoulder (not easily anyway), the carrying handles are very soft and sturdy. Generally I just carry around a trendy-looking Body Shop cloth bag ($5 and comes with printed ethical messages) that I use for groceries on occasion. My credit union also gave away some good-sized sturdy cloth bags with generous handles. I prefer cotton to those recycled-plastic ones. I bought one Superstore bag awhile back and it burst a seam after the first use, which I then had to sew up. I don’t think the colour is very practical if you’re carrying items that need to be kept cool (whether groceries, your lunch or a water bottle), because black absorbs light. (Superstore’s bins are better.) My favourite is actually Lee Valley’s bag, which are available in a pack of 4 for $10 or less — you do the math! Very sturdy, attractive though not chic, holds tons of stuff and though it won’t fit over one’s shoulder (not easily anyway), the carrying handles are very soft and sturdy. Generally I just carry around a trendy-looking Body Shop cloth bag ($5 and comes with printed ethical messages) that I use for groceries on occasion. My credit union also gave away some good-sized sturdy cloth bags with generous handles. I prefer cotton to those recycled-plastic ones.

]]> By: Raul http://hummingbird604.com/2008/05/14/green-bags-from-large-stores-how-do-they-compare/comment-page-1/#comment-910 Raul Thu, 15 May 2008 13:46:45 +0000 http://hummingbird604.wordpress.com/?p=856#comment-910 I will, Tyler - just too busy right now. But that was the original plan :D I will, Tyler – just too busy right now. But that was the original plan :D

]]> By: TylerIngram http://hummingbird604.com/2008/05/14/green-bags-from-large-stores-how-do-they-compare/comment-page-1/#comment-911 TylerIngram Thu, 15 May 2008 13:36:50 +0000 http://hummingbird604.wordpress.com/?p=856#comment-911 Raul you should take pictures of the bags! I haven't seen any of these bags yet :( Nice to see Buy Low is still around. I used to work for them as with Safeway too but Safeway is not as employee friendly. lol Raul you should take pictures of the bags! I haven’t seen any of these bags yet :(

Nice to see Buy Low is still around. I used to work for them as with Safeway too but Safeway is not as employee friendly. lol

]]> By: Jodi http://hummingbird604.com/2008/05/14/green-bags-from-large-stores-how-do-they-compare/comment-page-1/#comment-908 Jodi Thu, 15 May 2008 04:07:48 +0000 http://hummingbird604.wordpress.com/?p=856#comment-908 this is actually something i've put a great deal of thought into. Save On bags are nice, but don't fit on my shoulder and therefore worthless to me, as I like to load up as many bags on my shoulders when taking groceries upstairs from my car. I like Safeway. 99 cents. Good deal. I own A LOT. this is actually something i’ve put a great deal of thought into. Save On bags are nice, but don’t fit on my shoulder and therefore worthless to me, as I like to load up as many bags on my shoulders when taking groceries upstairs from my car.

I like Safeway. 99 cents. Good deal. I own A LOT.

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