Plastic bags are so 20th century. You’ve probably heard that Americans throw away some one billion plastic polyethylene bags each year. It’s an addiction that has to stop.

Designers are getting into the spirit–Anya Hindmarch’s “I’m not a plastic bag” tote was one of the most sought after fashion it-items of last year.

Also getting into the act? Target. In the April issue of Vanity Fair (for subscriptions at least), I was thrilled to find this sassy red reusable bag. Nice, right?

In addition to the reusable Lunds and Byerly’s bags ($1.50 each), my other favorite reusable bag of the moment is “My Bag Cares.” It is made from 55 percent linen and 45 percent untreated cotton. For every $20 bag that you purchase, one tree is planted in the U.S. These bags are seriously sturdy.

I’m on the lookout for more reusable shopping bags–let me know if you find any that are practical and chic.

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