Are you conscious of your carbon footprint? Do you want to do what you can to make the world a better place for future generations? Me too! One way you can do that is to take your own reusable bags to the supermarket instead of using those plastic ones they offer you there. All those plastic bags clog up landfills and require a tone of energy to produce. Making your own bags is pretty easy to do and then you can take them with you each time you shop. Here are some fun ideas to inspire you.

1. Produce Bags

Via Flip & Tumble Reusable Produce
Those produce bags are some of the worst ones for the environment, but these reusable ones will make you feel good.

2. Reusable Sandwhich Bags

Reusable Sandwhich Bags Via Reusable Lined Snack Baggies
These are a super cool way to keep sandwich bags out of the landfill. They're perfect for lunchboxes.

3. Big for Groceries

Big for Groceries Via Fat Sack
Make your bags large enough to accommodate a good amount of groceries, but not so large that they get too heavy to carry.

4. Reusable Snack Bags

Reusable Snack Bags While you're making your reusable sandwich bags, make some extras for snacks too.

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5. Cute Monogram

Cute Monogram Via 10 Darling Doily DIY Decorations
Applique or stamp your monogram on your grocery bags to give them some personality.

6. Flowery Pattern

Flowery Pattern Via A List of Quick Easy
Flowery fabric is a great choice for making cute bags.

7. Recycled T-shirt

Via Recycled T-shirt Tote Bag
Don't throw away your t-shirts. Cut them into these cute bags.

8. Alley Cats

Via Alley cats tote / shoulder
Love cats? This bag is perfect for you. Of course, you can also get a bag covered in any animal you love.

9. Bright Colors

Via No Sew Grocery Bag Tutorial
Reusable grocery bags are the perfect way to show off your love of bright colors.

10. Machine Washable and Stands Upright

Machine Washable and Stands Upright Via Mauby's: The Ultimate Re-Usable Snack
This is perfect for snacking while you watch television or work at your desk.

11. Produce Bags from Old Shirts

Produce Bags from Old Shirts Via delia creates
These little gems can hold a lot of produce without tearing. Perfect!

12. Matching Patterns

Matching Patterns Via 15 Free Sewing Tutorials: Totes
Instead of making all of your bags the same, try making them in lots of fun patterns and colors.

13. Good Storage Idea in Car for Reusable Bags

Good Storage Idea in Car for Reusable Bags Via Vehicle Storage & How I'm
Because reusable bags are so popular these days, you can find all sorts of ways to make them convenient and easy to use.

14. Fat Quarter Project

Via Fat Quarter Project ~ Produce
Who doesn't love fat quarters? This is the most perfect way to use them up.

15. Reusable Metallic Lunch Bag

Reusable Metallic Lunch Bag Via 23 DIY Ways To Fake
This will keep you from having to use a new paper bag for your lunch every day.

16. Sturdy Handles

Sturdy Handles Via Tutorial: Reusable shopping market bag
No matter what you do, make sure your reusable bags have strong handles so they won't fall apart.