The Tale of the Tape: Reusable Bags vs. Plastic Bags
On March 1st of 2020, New York State (where our company is headquartered) had a plastic bag ban go into effect. And when news of the plastic bag ban first broke, you’d think the world was about to end. Some people simply had no interest at all in trying reusable grocery bags.
Of course, that was early March 2020. Major world-changing events would take place shortly thereafter, swapping out the debate over reusable grocery bags with one over wearing face masks in public. But the question still remains: in the battle between plastic bags vs. reusable bags, who wins?
As far as shopping goes, there’s really no comparison: reusable grocery bags win easily. Plastic bags hold an average of about 17 pounds, while reusable grocery bags can hold upwards of 20 to 30 pounds on average, with some holding 50 pounds or even more. They’re also collapsible and foldable, so you’re not bunching lots of bags inside one bag.
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Of course, people use plastic bags for a lot more than just groceries. They line our small garbage cans. We stuff them full of wet clothes while on vacation, and pack them with plastic forks and napkins on our way to picnics. But while you can’t use reusable bags for everything plastic bags are useful for, you can certainly use them for most of the same things. And the reusable bag is going to outperform the plastic bag at every turn.
Reusable Grocery Bags are Here to Stay
Like most people, my family had gotten used to plastic grocery bags. They’ve been in widespread circulation for as long as I can remember. So when plastic bag bans went into effect here in New York, I was hesitant to adapt to them. But then, I started actually using them. And that opinion very quickly changed.
Reusable bags allow me to carry a lot more with one hand. Two or three trips up the stairs to my third floor apartment are done in just one trip now. We’ve used them for just about everything, too. Hauling birthday gifts, stockpiling keepsakes while cleaning, organizing the trunk of the car … you name it, and we’ve used reusable grocery bags to take care of it.
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Party Tents Direct carries Moose Supply Carry All and Haulz All reusable bags. And the gap between these and the reusable grocery bags you buy at supermarkets is unbelievable. These bags are designed for use in party rentals. They’re accustomed to moving around heavy metal tent components. So carrots and eggs? Hah! These bags barely notice them.
Moose Supply bags have exceptional max carrying weights, with some bags moving more than 1,000 pounds at once. Their handles are designed to work with forklifts. Yes, really! And their commercial grade polypropylene construction allows them to transport just about anything under the sun without puncturing.
Give PTD a call today at 1-716-566-5804 and learn more about these incredible reusable grocery bags. We’ll help you find the perfect bags for whatever you plan to use them for, whether it’s stepping out for fresh produce or reorganizing your entire attic into exceptionally large long term storage bags.
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