Some time ago I read/heard about a nifty way to recycle produce bags. The major problem with recycling things is storing them between uses. Now we take an empty nasal tissue (Kleenex type) box and as we empty each produce bag we... (15 replies, last updated by Gualtier Malde April 18, 2008)

resealed, placed in a one-time-use tamper-proof transparent bag which is securely sealed and, (v) a dated receipt for the full course meal and wine is provided to the patron. However, in some additional Googling, I found this... (10 replies, last updated by lcool August 1, 2008)

I love Chico bags that collapse to the size of a large egg, and are the size of a larger plastic grocery bag. I usually throw one in my purse/backpack anytime I leave the house. Usual grocery shopping is the classic canvas tote... (98 replies, last updated by tracylee June 20, 2009)

To avoid the each-item-gets-its-own-bag syndrome at larger supermarkets, I bring my own canvas bag. Has anyone else encountered a range of reactions from checkout and bagging people ranging from an eye-rolling “what's with... (34 replies, last updated by Jaylea July 24, 2002)

look from the server. Yes, I agree “wasting food is a sin” but I have to confess that I do sometimes commit such sin when I travel oversea. First, it is not easy to bring doggie bag to the hotel room where there is no... (70 replies, last updated by cimui June 12, 2009)

Hubby and I were shopping at Trader Joe’s in Huntington Beach (the one at Five Points) and I had brought in my reusable TJ grocery tote. As the checker filled the bag, she asked if we had heard about the Treasure Chest? No,... (9 replies, last updated by Jacey May 17, 2009)

My husband and I use reusable fabric insulated lunch bags. We have worn out our current ones from Cool Totes and they’ve changed their fabric choices and no longer sell the chili pepper one he has. Any idea where I can get... (4 replies, last updated by Cheese Boy July 6, 2008)

Yep, basically – d) all of the above: tend to bring my own tote bags, bag MUCH faster and better than any "professional"grew up in a country where there are no baggers Easy. (149 replies, last updated by c oliver February 3, 2009)

just want to know if you buy plastic garbage bags and tote them home in your re-useable canvas bags or do you use something else for your trash? (69 replies, last updated by insomnia August 25, 2009)

I use those tote bags they give away at conferences and events... If you’re looking to buy as many as 6-12 or more, try some online site like Oriental Trading Company or www.papermart.com (this web site has all paper/bag... (57 replies, last updated by gudpal August 25, 2008)

It was $3.00 a bag at the Food Lion in Amherst, VA, plus, for me, $16 for the tote bag I had to buy at the airport to put it in along with my purse, so that I could get on the plane! (38 replies, last updated by MMRuth July 4, 2008)

Pure speculation, but I would guess no. I was there for lunch today, and some Essex Market marketing fellas were cruising around giving out tote bags and promotional postcards – advertising the Sunday hours – to the... (4 replies, last updated by small h December 5, 2008)

Console yourself with a logo tote bag, apron, hooded sweatshirt (yes, it will get cold some day soon), polo shirt. And buy for your chowfriend/relative/coworker. Chanukah is only 7 weeks away; Christmas 11. Buy now, avoid the... (0 replies, last updated by The SF Picnic Hounds October 8, 2002)

. Nicer than the Palo Alto Whole Foods, although no massage chairs yet. Smaller selection than in SF. As a bonus, they gave us each Whole Foods tote bags, long and extra deep, perfect for a cracked crab, a baguette, and a bottle... (0 replies, last updated by Windy November 18, 2004)

Well, if you all were wearing your chowbuttons you’d know! I never go out without mine: one is attached to my purse, one to my tote bag (and I move one to my collar/lapel when I’m meeting up with chowhounds). I... (2 replies, last updated by Naz February 7, 2002)