Using plastic bags in everyday shopping may be a natural habit. But small changes on your part, like using reusable shopping bags, non-woven bag, canvas bag instead of plastic bag, can gradually reduce the negative impact on the environment we are living. There are many types of replacement options, including using canvas bags, non-woven bags, and insulated bags. You could keep these reusable bags in your car so that you can use them whenever you need.
Reusable shopping bags can be purchased for CAD1~CAD3 for each bag. Considering more than 1 year (100 times) lifetime, the actual cost of reusable shopping bags is no higher than plastic bags. Most importantly, they do not have a negative impact on the environment. Reusable Shopping bags are a great investment for yourself and the our environment.
The Canadian government has introduced legislation to restrict the use of plastic bags from 2022. In an effort to achieve the goal of zero emissions, many municipalities have enacted regulations to phase out the use of plastic bags in places like grocery stores and supermarkets. Other types of stores charge a nominal fee for each bag. But even if your area doesn’t have these policies, using eco-friendly reusable bags is part of your effort to protect the environment. By using good quality biodegradable or reusable shopping bags or canvas bags, you can do your part to help protect the environment and reduce pollution in Canada. And these biodegradable shopping bags and canvas bags are much stronger and more practical than plastic bags.
If you want to switch to durable reusable shopping bags or canvas bags, consider these top options:
#1 Jumbo Size Canvas Bag for grocery shopping
– durable 8 oz Canvas fabric
– 12” height long handles, easy to carry and put on shoulder
– Large Capacity, fit more in one bag to reduce the usage of bag
– washable, extend the usage life of the bag
– Good for grocery shopping
#2 Grocery Non-woven bag
– Extra strength with the re-enforce handle
– made from Spun-bonded Polypropylene which can be recycled, naturally decompose, or completey incinerstes (copied from website, not sure if this is really correct)
– cost effective
– light in weight and easy to storage
– Good for grocery shopping
#3 Non-woven Thermal Bag
– Ideal for food delivery / grocery shopping with frozen food
– Durable
– wide bottom to lay the food container
– 2.5 mm insulation
– interior material is easy to clean
#4 Canvas bag with bottom and side gusset
– ideal for books / paper carrier with the bottom and side gusset
– durable 12 oz Canvas fabric
– Washable
– short padded rope handle allow you to carry heavier item
– Very long lasting
#5 T-shirt style non-woven bag
– same style as plastic but with reusable material (can be hang and pullout to use at the cashier)
– For lighter weight carrying
– Cost effective
– ideal to replace plastic bag in convenience store / grocery store
#6 Jumbo Size drawstring canvas bag
– ideal to store clothing or large item which require cover (ex. Winter cloths, seasonal decoration/ item, Christmas lights, etc)
– Great for storage/ travel
– washable
– Large capacity
#7 Fold-able Nylon/ Polyester Bag
– Super light in weigh
– Small size to carry around or put in pocket
– ideal for light weight items
#8 Canvas accessory drawstring bag
– ideal for children to bring their indoor shoes / change of clothing
– small enough for children to carry and big enough to put their items.
– name can be writing with marker easily to avoid mixing up with others.
– washable and long lasting
#9 – square bottom non-woven bag
– reusable material
– ideal for bakery or food industry with the wide square bottom
#10 – ultrasonic non-woven bag
– Cost effective
– ideal for light weight carrying
– great size to carry lunch, bottles, or shoes
