Reuseable bags have become essential in my household. Ever since I discovered bags like Envirosax, which I can fold up and pop inside my handbag so they're never forgotten in the car boot, they've been my constant companions. We have drastically reduced the number of plastic bags we use out of concern for the increased waste we began to generate once we had children. We also set up a compost a few weeks ago - it's powering along nicely and our bin is much emptier. We thought it was important to model environmentally conscious behaviour to our sons from very early on in their lives so that they will go on to behave the same way in their lifetimes.

Up until recently the offerings for reuseable bags were less than chic, to say the least. Now that the Envirosax have taken the market by storm, I've been on the lookout for other designs and fabrics, to add to my growing stash. It's becoming an extension of my love of handbags, but without the huge pricetags! Envirosax cost $8.50 for one or $37.95 for 5 bags.

With my eternal love of polka dots, of course I was going to fall in love with the very stylish Built NY Market Tote. Made from Neoprene, which is wetsuit fabric, it will protect your groceries from bumps, and be as eyecatching as a designer handbag as you peruse the market stalls or supermarket aisles. It will also effectively insulate heat-sensitive items so you can afford to linger over that coffee before rushing home. This one will set you back $49.95 but it is gorgeous!

This Reisenthel Modern Grocery Tote may be the best option for a nappy bag that we've seen that is both amazingly cheap, yet cute to look at. It has bottle-sized pockets externally, and a large main compartment for nappies and wipes. There is also a removable zippered pocket to keep your keys and mobile from floating around. It's designed to be a grocery bag, but we can see the potential for a great throw around nappy bag!

The gorgeous Built NY polka dot tote is available locally from Bristol and Brooks who ship all the items on their site free of charge Australia-wide! Alternatively, both bags can be purchased from Reuseable Bags, a US site which offers very reasonable international shipping.

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