Let’s face it, the reason plastic grocery bags are so popular is because they’re convenient, versatile and low-cost. But despite their handiness, they come at a horrible environmental cost.

Each year, 500 billion non-biodegradable plastic bags are manufactured worldwide. What if we actually reused all of the plastic bags we already have? And what if, after four or five uses, we leave them at designated recycling drop-off points?

4U2ReUSE is a manufacturer of eco-friendly handmade bag carriers.
Our products are made in the U.S. out of reused materials and organic fabrics and are designed to store plastic grocery bags for trips to the grocery store or biodegradable bags for walks with the dog. Each bag carrier can be stashed in a car door compartment, attached to a handbag, backpack, belt loop, dog leash, or stashed in a car door compartment, allowing you to easily reuse or recycle your bags day in and day out. Our goal is to make it easier for you to be green.

Reusing plastic bags before you recycle them and avoiding using new plastic bags whenever possible are the best ways to truly reduce the number of grocery bags out there and raise awareness among fellow shoppers. By reusing, you reduce.

For a state-by-state listing of plastic bag recycling drop-off centers, visit www.plasticbagrecycling.org.