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10 Handy ways to use a tote bag

Tote bags are a great way to help reduce plastic pollution and give people stylish alternatives to carry their items - but what should we pack in them and how can they be used?


Here are 10 handy ways you can use a tote bag to be more sustainable.


1) To carry groceries

They are great to take to your local supermarket and carry your groceries hassle free - rather than using their plastic bags and paying 20p each time.


2) Take on holiday

There is no planet B tote bag on Etsy

They are great to use as storage and are lightweight and compact to take in suitcase or as a carry on bag for plane essentials and souvenirs at customs.












3) For school/work

They can comfortably fit A4 binders, books and paper work to carry to school, university or work.



4) To take food/picnic

Yellow and black embroidered tote bag - bee kind - sustainable shopping
Bee kind tote bag

If you are going out for the day, you can keep some snacks or your lunchbox in a tote bag and go on a picnic in a scenic field with your friends.













5) To hit the gym

You can carry a reusable water bottle, gym kit or spare change of clothes nicely in a tote bag.



6) As a purse on a day out

You can store everything you will need for the day such as wallet, keys, sunglasses etc



7) As a beach bag

Tote bags would look great on the sand to carry your beach essentials like: sunblock, a towel sandals, swimming costume. A marine animal themed one like this orca would look especially great!

Orca embroidered tote bag on Etsy - sustainable shopping plastic free alternative
Orca embroidered tote bag

















8) As a gift

Tote bags make an awesome gift for your friends and family - especially if you fill them up with some of their favourite goodies like chocolate.


9) To go shopping

They can be great to take clothes shopping when you hit town


10) To carry a laptop

Put your laptop in a protective case then it can fit in a tote bag to easily carry around


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