No matter how hard I try, I almost never remember to take my reusable totes when I go shopping. So I have a pantry full of plastic bags that shame me every time I open the door, and a huge collection of shopping totes that sit unused.
For my One Small Change for November, I thought that I would make more of an effort to use my shopping totes. Because I have had such a difficult time remembering to use my totes, I thought that I would ask for tips on an online forum that I am a part of.
Here are some of the great tips that I received.
- Take the totes back to the car immediately after unloading them -OR- place them by the door or your purse so that you remember to take them with you when you leave to go shopping -OR- make a sign to keep by the door that reminds you to take your shopping totes with you.
- When putting the totes in the car, put them on the floor in front of the car seat so that you will see them when you take the baby out -OR- keep them in the front seat so that you don't forget them.
- Keep small, thin totes (ChicoBag or Waste-less were recommended) folded inside your purse, diaper bag or clipped to your key chain so that you always have one on you.
So if you are out doing some last minute shopping for your Thanksgiving meal or hitting up those Black Friday deals, try to remember to take your totes so that you can reduce your carbon footprint by just a little this Holiday season!
Always,
Amanda
Always,
Amanda
