Reusable shopping bags are a hot topic across the country, with some states banning plastic and stores abroad charging a fee per bag. This hack protects Utah travelers who would rather be prepared than shell out their hard-earned money for plastic shopping bags.
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Step 1: Get some reusable bags to take with you on your trip. This initiative has been controversial in Utah, so it may feel like you’re giving in by not embracing the idea, but this will help you be prepared for when you find yourself outside of your shopping comfort zone.
Step 2: Learn how to fold it neatly. Sisterpledge has a great step-by-step video to help you.
Step 3: Store the neatly folded bag in the car you’re traveling in. You can even put it in a larger bag and store it under the seat or somewhere out of the way, so that if you ever end up in an area where plastic isn’t prevalent, you’re ready to go.
Reusable bags in the car
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I remember going shopping with my daughter and she had her groceries stuffed into her shopping bag. I asked her why she was stuffing her bags so tightly. She lived in a place where there was a fee for each bag, and she had gotten into the habit of stuffing her bags so tightly. So, avoid squashing your groceries on the road and bring reusable shopping bags for your trip.
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