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Christine Giordano

Let's be honest: We've all been *that* person in line at the grocery store who says they forgot their reusable bags when the cashier asks if they want paper or plastic.

After all, reusable grocery bags have kind of become one of the standard measures the average person can take in order to lead a more sustainable lifestyle, so it's tough to not feel bad when you don't have yours in hand.

But that's not to say that, like everything, reusable bags don't also come with their own set of "yeah buts." In the case of choosing the best reusable grocery bags, it's about *how often* you use them in order for them to make a positive environmental impact, and it turns out you have to use reusable bags quite a lot to offset plastic usage.

In one case, researchers actually determined a person would have to use their bag 172 times in order for it to counterbalance the use of just one plastic bag, found a 2011 study conducted by the UK's Environment Agency.

That doesn't mean that any effort you make is in vain, though. Even the smallest effort contributes to the greater collective goal of reducing our global use of plastic. For every reusable grocery bag you use, that still is one less plastic bag to worry about.

So what does that mean for you? Well, you need to find a reusable bag that will last you through the long haul. Ahead, you'll find 10 stellar reusable grocery bags to choose from, including ones that can handle even your heaviest groceries.

Best Grocery-Cart Ready

Lotus Trolley Bags

Want an eco-friendly option that also feeds your Type A personality? Check out these foldable reusable bags that come with rods to help them stand upright in your cart, keeping eggs away from heavy jars and produce in their own cozy nook.

Best Bags With Extra Room

Reusable Grocery Shopping Box Bags

Creative Green Life amazon.com

$26.99

These boxy bags offer plenty of space for one of your everything-but-the-kitchen-sink trips to the store. Plus, just three of these box-like bags offer as much room as 10 standard-size bags.

Best Stash-And-Go Option

Gogooda Reusable Grocery Bags

GOGOODA amazon.com

$12.98

Six different bags (each a different color) that you can fold into an individual pouch and toss into your bag? Yes, please! These reusable grocery bags are also machine washable, easily making them one of the most convenient options on this list.

Best Bags With Style

BeeGreen Reusable Grocery Bags

BeeGreen amazon.com

$14.99

OK, so not only are these bags foldable and machine washable, but they come in a variety of colors and adorable designs. (Dogs! Flamingos! Giraffes! Yes please!)

Best For Easy Storage

BagPodz Reusable Grocery Bags

BagPodz amazon.com

$24.95

You can stuff all five of these reusable bags into one pouch and stow them in your pantry until you're ready to hit the grocery store. The little pouch also comes with a clip you can attach to your shopping bag, making the reach between produce and cart a cinch.

Best Handle Design

BAGGU Large Reusable Shopping Bag

Another brand of reusable bags that add patterns and color for style, the BAGGU nylon totes also come with extra long handles that are perfect for schlepping from the subway to your pre-war walk-up.

Best Reusable Bag With A Flat Bottom

Planet E Reusable Foldable Grocery Bags

PLANET E amazon.com

$24.99

These bags are made with a reinforced bottom, which means multiple jars of pasta sauce are no match for their sturdy exterior.

Best Organic Option

Greenmile Organic Cotton Canvas Grocery Bags

Greenmile amazon.com

$34.99

Available in packs of three or six, these cotton canvas bags are made with organic materials, making them a win-win in the eco-friendly living department.

Best Organized Tote

CapaBunga Multi-Pocket Canvas Grocery Tote

CapaBunga food52.com

$70.00

Like to keep your perfectly ripe peaches away from your carton of oat milk? Us, too. Snag this multi-pocket canvas grocery tote and you'll never see a bruised tomato again.

Best For Produce

French String Reusable Cotton Grocery Bags

lozidecor etsy.com

$21.21

These net-like bags are the perfect option for light items and produce, which can breathe easier thanks to the French string material these certified organic cotton bags are made with.

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