In case you haven’t been reminded lately: when you go grocery shopping, you should bring your own bag. It’s advice we hear all the time– mostly since doing so prevents us from taking home environmentally UN-friendly, disposable plastic bags– but remembering to take your re-usable bag every time you go to the store doesn’t always happen.
Timbuk2 fortunately has the solution: packable bags made from recycled PET that fit right into your purse, messenger bag or backpack. Part of the Pro-Planet collection, the Hidden bags — there’s a tote, brown bag and backpack — are all made from 90% recycled PET rip stop and zip into their own small container, meaning you have no excuse to have to chose between “paper or plastic” ever again.
We’ve got to give it to the San Francisco-based company for putting recycled materials to functional and fashionable use. A few months ago we wrote about the build-your-own Pro Planet messenger bags and backpacks, which you can custom design by choosing from 9 different colors of sustainable fabrics. Thrown in a packable Hidden tote, go to your local farmers market for some grocery shopping and you’ll be the coolest and greenest kid on the street!
