Target Reusable Shopping Bag

Target's reusable shopping bag, originally developed to comply with new laws in California is gradually making its way across the country.  The reusable shopping bags have just begun to appear in Target stores on the east coast. 

The bags in typical Target fashion are a step up from similar offerings by competitors like Wal-Mart.  The bags are made by Green Bags from recyclable polypropylene fabric and are traditional Target red in color.  Available in two sizes the bags self zip into a small pouch for convenient storage.  Selling for $1.49 for the larger size and $.99 for the smaller bag the new bags offer Target shoppers an eco-friendly way to reduce the use of disposable plastic bags.

The Target reusable shopping bags feature some original and interesting graphic design.  The design on the bag features the Target tree bullseye illustration done by Minneapolis-based Wink.  Wink's Scott Thares told Sustainable is Good, "Target approached us to design and develop conceptual ideas and campaign elements...The recycled tree illustration was something that Target loved right away."  Thares said the design also appears on recycled bag containers in Target stores. 

"I do know that because of the great response, it (the bags) has been slowly rolling out to all Target Stores across the country," said Thares.

Comments

[Kelly]

I love mine! There are three sizes at my Target store.

[Chica & Jo]

If you all are interested, we have documented how to make shopping totes yourself: We documented the process to make your own shopping totes if you are interested: http://www.chicaandjo.com/2008/03/21/make-your-own-reusable-shopping-bags/

[Reusable Bags]

Great post. It's great that they are finally getting on the bandwagon about this matter. It's amazing how many plastic and paper bags you use. You'll see if you start collecting them to recycle. They pile up fast! It's a huge amount of waste. It's too bad they don't have more to choose from.

[Sherry]

I'm so glad these are catching on as well. My sister started a company last year that sells the same type of reusable bag but they are in several fun colors and styles. I hope this becomes more mainstream so we can rid the world of those awful plastic bags! If you want to check out my sister's bags her website is www.ecologiebags.com.

[Lynnette]

I love it. I'm going to buy more. I constantly have one in my purse at all times. It saves a lot of space the way it zips up!

[Christy]

However, you'd better inform the cashier about your bag fast. After a cashier went to use a plastic bag, I told her I'd like to use my tote. She said OK, then threw away the plastic bag! I said, "No, the point is to save bags." She said Target's policy is that they can't reuse the bags after something has been in them, even though the bag contained a pair of cotton shorts. I guess in that situation that rule is illogical, but the employees do not think on their own.