Don’t throw away those shopping bags after you’ve unpacked the groceries. We’ve got a number of handy ideas for reusing them.

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Grocery store H-E-B is giving away 240,000 free reusable bags at storefronts across Texas in celebration of Earth Day.

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When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› Updated April 7, 2025 Bags are fundamentally utilitarian. They carry your belongings from place to place, and they make ...

It's a unique way of storing onions and garlic- and it has truly worked! It involves paper bags, a hole punch, and some hand muscle." This homespun hack defends against damp with its paper barrier ...

Some can make ideal travel snacks, with a nutritional punch that often is lacking in airline food. For example, beet chips or carrot chips can be put in your preferred reusable travel bag or box.