9 Best Reusable Grocery Shopping Bags under $25

We are always looking for new ways to incorporate sustainable products in our life. Our motto is to start simple and work our way up to making major changes. We started this journey by making a simple switch to compostable trash bags. We remember that we grew used to them for about a month before we looked up other replacements for single-use plastics in our life.

Honestly along with trash bags and general consumable product packaging the most common type of nonrecyclable plastic that most people have lying around their house are grocery bags. The thin, often flimsy, bags tend to get overloaded till they rip. Most people pray that they survive the two trips from the checkout to the back of the car and from there to the kitchen. Once they make those two journeys, their life is essentially over and all you are left with is a plastic mess. We like to refer to them as an environmental time bomb. 

It makes no sense to create that mess for the sake of some mild convenience. Especially, when the amount of options that you have are so varied and exciting. We will run through 10 of our most favorite grocery bags on Amazon right now. They are a healthy mix of style, functionality and environmental impact.

Please bear in mind that though the bags themselves are made for multiple uses, all of them may not be biodegradable or recyclable. We will mention it when they are, but those bags may tend to be more expensive.  The point is to reuse these to the point that your plastic footprint is negligible.

Black Reusable Grocery Tote Bags: These are super basic, nondescript and utilitarian. They are built from really strong PPNW fabric. They can hold 44 pounds of weight before the reinforced handles and thick plastic bottom. The 6 pack should be enough for any possible trip to the grocery store.

WiseLife Reusable Grocery Bags: These ones have a cardboard bottom with the option for reinforced cardboard sides. It helps them maintain their shape when stored. They have both short handles and long straps to suit your carrying style. We love the simple design which is not too flashy but will still make your bags stand out from the rest. The sturdy design means you can use the bags as extra storage if you need it.

BeeGreen Foldable Machine Washable Reusable Shopping Bags Bulk Colorful 10: If bold colors are more your style, these bags are a great option. They are machine washable. They are made from rip-stop polyester fabric which should hold for many washes and trips. Since it has no rigid additions, these can be easily rolled up when not in use. They come with a handy zipper pouch to carry in so that they don’t cause a mess by lying around all loose around the house.

Earthwise Deluxe Collapsible Reusable Shopping Box Grocery Bag Set: When it comes to pure rigidity, these are the champions, hands down. If that is very important for you, then you’ll appreciate how these ones stay upright when you are loading them at the grocery store. 

Grocery Bags Reusable Foldable 6 Pack Shopping Bags Large 50LBS Cute Groceries Bags: If you are looking for bags that echo your quirky personality, these are sure to impress. They are large – can hold upwards of 50 pounds due to reinforcement with bias tape. They can be folded up into themselves to carry easily. They are made from rip-stop nylon cloth and are easily washable in machines. We’ve found that they make great gifts for animal lovers.

Grocery Bags Reusable Shopping Bags Foldable With Pouch Large: There is only one word needed to describe these bags – classy. Subdued design with simple colors. They offer all the common features that we like – easy folding, machine washable, sturdy while looking like they could be comfortable on a trip to any other store.

Pocket Shopping Tote Bag (Rainbow): If grocery shopping is a secondary concern and you are looking for something you can take to the mall or a high-end store then these fit the bill. The rainbow-colored pattern looks amazing for a long time due to the claimed Advance Color Print Technology. It folds into a pouch and has pockets to keep your cell phone or keys safe and prevent them from mixing in with your shopping. 

Reusable Grocery Bags Shopping Totes with Colorful National Geographic Prints: Made from double laminated woven polypropylene, these bags come with impressive nature scene prints. This is sure to turn heads when you walk into a Whole Foods or a Trader Joe’s type store where customers share your eco-friendly values. The company behind these bags has done the math to claim that using this bag for its lifetime will eliminate over 1000 one time use plastic bags.

LONOVE12 Pack Mesh Produce Bags Cotton Reusable Washable Eco Friendly for Veggies: Finally, if you don’t shy away from spending a little extra, these bags are not only reusable but also biodegradable. They have a mesh design which is made of 100% Organic Cotton, which is polyester, nylon, BPA and PVC free. You get 12 bags in 3 different sizes. The bags have a 90-day exchange and 30-day money return policy. It really shows their confidence in the product.

BONUS: Boutique Canvas Bags With Bonus Draw String Bag – 100% Cotton Canvas With Handles Made of Double Layered Vegan Leather: These bags are designed in Australia and just scream premium in every possible way. The handles are made of faux vegan leather but it is difficult to tell. The rivets are golden colored which makes a great combination with the leather straps. The actual bags are made of canvas. You get an extra drawstring bag with the set for the veggies and fruits that can’t be carried in the normal bags.

Once you start down this road, you will find that you will develop an attachment with these simple things like grocery bags. You will feel excited to use and show them off as you go shopping. This is just one of the simple joys that this lifestyle brings. A conscious choice to do right by the environment is a long and rewarding journey.

Love,

Scooch and Steve