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Ok, ok, so I’ve been quite good with the declining of plastic bags whenever it was unnecessary, but I can’t exactly say I’ve been plastic bag free like my BFF who has been going green and strong for some three months. Although we have those green grocery bags from Safeway that my SIL bought for us to use, they are pretty bulky and rather cumbersome to carry around. Usually I end up forgetting to bring it along and then we have to use the plastic bags provided by the supermarket.
Recently, my BFF gave me a reusable bag she bought online from reusablebags.com which is much more practical because it folds up into a compact case that I can attach to my handbag. Now I can bring it along with me everywhere and use it whenever I make a purchase.
Today was my first day experiencing the plastic bag free life – I went shopping with my son and declined two bags. One small step for Mummy, another leap forward for the green life.
On my BFF’s recommendation, I’m also pretty tempted to get one of these thermal sippy cups for Gavin:
Currently, I’ve been using the plastic Avent bottles for Gavin – which is probably somewhat better than the water they give us from outside. What I should start doing is bringing my own water for me, too - now that’s something I’ve been rather slack with.
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Heya! Feels good doesn’t it, to reject those plastic bags?
It’s like a kind of high.
Try the Klean Kanteen Sippy Cup. You can convert it to a small bottle when Gavin stops using the sippy so it isn’t wasted.
Yes it is!
Thanks for the encouragement. Don’t think I would have made the switch without it!
I’ve also switched my order to the Klean Kanteen Sippy Cup. I’ve noticed that Gavin doesn’t really like using the sippy spout so much these days. I still give it to him because it’s convenient for me when he wants to carry his bottle around. Thanks for the suggestion.
Get one 500ml one and the sippy cup so you can change the lid on the sippy when he outgrows the sippy cup. They’re lovely aren’t they? My order arrived today. So excited!
Oh cool! How many days does it usually take from the day you put your order through? I can’t wait. I bought the 5 bags special as well. Planning to give one to my SIL2 and MIL. Encouraged my SIL2 to go bag free today!
2.5 weeks I think although the longest was 5 weeks.
Yay! Spread the meme!
Excellent post, and congratulations on cutting down on your plastic bag use! One of the benefits of reusable bags is less trips to and from the car when you’re taking your groceries in. They fit a lot more stuff. Also, if you’ve used plastic bags recently for any reason, you can recycle them at most grocery stores. They usually have a receptacle in the can redemption room, or ask customer service if it’s not easily found. Most recycling stations will take them as well.
I also find they are a lot more comfortable to carry than the plastic bags you get from the supermarket, too.
Thanks for the tip. Not sure if they offer the plastic bag recycle service in our country, but I’ll be sure to check it out the next time I’m in the supermarket.