Recently, we've all been on a mission to make our lives a little greener. Along with our conscious effort to shop sustainably, we've also been trying out new earth-friendly alternatives to our most well-loved essentials. Your next big green challenge, once you have learnt to accept it, is to ditch the plastic bags for eco-friendly totes.
According to www.reusethisbag.com, 100 billion new plastic bags are used every year - and that's just in the United States. Imagine how many are used worldwide. 14 million trees are turned into paper bags annually. But a reusable shopping bag can be taken out again and again, lasting a hundred times longer.
It’s no longer a surprise that plastic is not good for the environment and the wildlife, and starting 1st July 2018, Australia will introduce a nationwide ban on single-use plastic bags except for New South Wales. Supermarket giants like Woolworths and Coles have also brought the date of the ban forward to 20th June this year.
Yes, it’s a big deal but now you have a reason to own a cute yet stylish reusable shopping bag. You can either turn your tote into a statement or make it large enough to fit your purchases. Whatever your reason is, here are 5 reasons why reusable shopping bags let you shop and save the environment at the same time:
5 Reasons Why You Should Use A Reusable Shopping Bag
Environmentally Friendly
Plastic bags are so light they can easily catch a breeze, travel in the air and end up in places where they can negatively impact and upset the balance of our ecosystem. Hence, it makes sense to switch from plastic bags to reusable bags.
Washable
If you spill something in your reusable bag, simply toss it into the machine and it will be good as new. With a hint of lavender, maybe. In fact, if you have some pretty cotton and a sewing kit handy, it’s easy to make your own washable bags!
Handy and Convenient
Prepare a cloth bag rolled up and ready in your handbag before you go on any shopping trip. When your mom calls for emergency milk and eggs, you’ll be rightly pleased with yourself.
Animal Friendly
Plastic bags are a menace to wildlife. Animals can get caught up in the handles and sea creatures often mistake them for food, which obviously proves fatal. Switching to reusable bags will definitely reduce the risk to wildlife.
Durability
Strong materials like canvas or woven recycled and synthetic fibers are used to make reusable bags. These give the bags a higher endurance which enhances the quality for long periods and reduces the chances of early wear and tear.
Don't settle for the green tote at the checkout aisle in the grocery store. Invest in one or two (or more) adorable tote bags by LOQI that will keep Mother Earth happy while complementing our personal style.
LOQI Bags that are Tailored to Your Taste
For those with a soft spot for animals
| Brand Name | Collection | Item Name |
| LOQI Backpack | Wild | Flamingoes |
| LOQI Backpack | Cats | - |
| LOQI Backpack | Dogs | - |
For those with the passion for arts
| Brand Name | Collection | Item Name |
| LOQI Backpack | Museum | The Great Wave |
| LOQI Reusable Shopping Bag | Museum | The Birth of Venus Edition 1 |
| LOQI Reusable Shopping Bag | Museum | Target |
| LOQI Reusable Shopping Bag | Museum | Henri Rousseau |
For those who enjoy a healthy diet
| Brand Name | Collection | Item Name |
| LOQI Reusable Zip Pockets x 3 | Juicy | Strawberry, Lemon & Watermelon |
| LOQI Reusable Shopping Bag | Fresh Faces | Horace & Lola |
| LOQI Reusable Shopping Bag | Fresh Faces | Gilbert & Zelda |
For those who enjoy the sights and sounds of nature
| Brand Name | Collection | Item Name |
| LOQI Shopping Bag | Museum | Wheat Field Edition 2 |
For those with a keen eye for detail
| Brand Name | Collection | Item Name |
| LOQI Shopping Bag | Museum | Target |
| LOQI Shopping Bag | Geometric | Circles II |
For those with who love to travel
| Brand Name | Collection | Item Name |
| LOQI Shopping Bag | Hey | Paris |
| LOQI Shopping Bag | Hey | New York |
| LOQI Shopping Bag | Hey | London |
| LOQI Shopping Bag | Urban | Tokyo |
| LOQI Shopping Bag | Urban | New York |
| LOQI Shopping Bag | Urban | Italy |
| LOQI Shopping Bag | Urban | Sydney |
| LOQI Shopping Bag | Urban | Thailand |
