Enck, who has used the same cotton tote bag for 20 years, agreed. “I think we shouldn’t let the LCA take our common sense away from us. Single-use plastic has enormous environmental damage.” ...

It's so easy to build up a huge collection of plastic bags, but what can they actually be used for? It turns out, plenty!

But are bans on plastic bags or reusable alternatives – like tote or canvas bags – viable solutions to the world’s plastic problem? This episode of “The Sweaty Penguin” explores a wide ...

Canvas bags and tote bags are alternatives to single-use plastic. But really, are reusable bags good for the environment? It depends! Reusable bags can be used over and over and are the obvious ...

Bogged down by all the necessities in their purses, moms toting water bottles and snacks galore are creating a Bogg Bag boom as they scramble for the coveted tote. The behemoth plastic tote has ...

The use of plastic bags perpetuates the fossil fuel industry. “That system needs to retract if we’re going to have a future,” she said. Reusable totes have surged in popularity as a way to ...

Create your very own stylish and functional tote bag with this easy-to-follow, step-by-step sewing guide! Perfect for ...

based her reusable bag design on the traditional plastic shopping bag. Since she had trouble finding a reusable tote that was both affordable and durable, she and her mom decided to make their own.

The typical paper grocery bag is used just once (and takes up 12 times more landfill space than a plastic one). People do reuse tote bags, but not as often as they plan to. One survey found that ...

The best tote bag is the one that fits everything you need ... The stretchy recycled plastic is not only durable but also machine washable, which means you don't have to worry about placing ...