Life hack: how to switch from packages to shopping bags and eco bags

Eco-bags are a bright and environmentally friendly replacement for the usual plastic bags. The bag will not tear suddenly and will withstand sharp corners. And you can also choose a design to your liking: there are monochromatic models, and bags with funny prints.

But there are two problems: at the start, an eco-bag is more expensive than a package, and you always forget it at home. We will tell you how to solve them.

How to save on an eco-bag

Calculate how much you spend on shopping bags each month. One package costs 5-10 rubles, and if you make purchases twice a week, you will get an average of 60 rubles a month. The price of an eco-bag is from 50 rubles. Thus, it will pay off in the first month of use.

Follow the promotions. In supermarkets, an eco-bag can be won or bought at a discount. Food manufacturers also often hold promotions with such prizes. Seize the moment!

Ask your parents and grandmothers about string bags.. Food nets are one of the symbols of the Soviet era. It is quite possible that the representatives of the older generations have their string bags left in the bins. It is convenient to carry large products in nets like watermelons or zucchini, as well as food in packaging: milk, yoghurts, sour cream. In addition, there are a number of charitable initiatives to produce these eco-friendly shoppers, such as “

Avoska gives hope»: By purchasing their products, you are not only helping the planet, but also supporting an important social endeavor.

Ask your friends. Ecobags are often donated at conferences, festivals and exhibitions. If you have friends who often participate in such events, they may well have an extra eco-bag - and not even one.

DIY eco bag. Old jeans and T-shirts, hoodies or a pair of bandanas can easily become the basis for a bag. And if there is a skein of strong thread at home, you can weave a string bag too - a very meditative activity.

How not to forget your eco bag before going to the supermarket

Put it in your backpack. The bag will not take up much space, especially if this is a model that is assembled into a small keychain.

Leave in the trunk. And if it is more convenient - in the glove compartment or in the pockets on the doors of the car. So when you leave the car, you will definitely notice the bag and will not forget to take it with you.

Hang on a hook at the exit. Or right on the front door handle. You simply won't have a chance to go to the store without an eco-bag.