cheap alternative to carrier bags?

troll35

I've gone throught he carrier bags thread but can people tell me where they have got cotton/jute/string/fabric bags from recently that haven't cost a lot. I'm really thinking of £3 or less per bag if possible or am I being unrealistic.

Thanks

flea72

i dont think you will find string bags for under £5, usually more like £8. however you should be able to a fabric/canvas bag for under £5. try markets, shoefayre, places like that. but dont expect them to be ethically made, for that price

the only way ive found to get them at a reasonable price is to buy wholesale. so try and get all your friends/family to get in on the deal.

if you want cheap fabric bags, try making them yourself. there are lots of free online patterns for bags, so the cost per bag, depends on how expensive the fabric you buy is. i would expect no more than £1 per bag

Flea

exlibris

I got one of my bags free from the energy saving people together with light bulbs and wads of paper for cheap lights, compost bin etc. Must see if they still do it as I could do with another. The drawback is they have a slogan on which has not yetwashed off.

I alaso have a Body Shop one which was given to me. I am not sure if they still do them or how much they charge.

jayne26

i got a heavy strong bag from home and bargain , shops 49p its a bargain and great for leaving in car and using for shops like aldi where they charge for bags

wishingonastar_3

i got 2 for 50p each from local cheap handbag shop. also got a canvas bag from superdrug for £1.49.

hth

woas.

starlite_2

You can get string bags in Rosebys for 99p each...or trey your local market, I'm sure almost every one has a cheap bag stall that will have a good selection of cheap cotton/canvas bags.

starlite_2

Oh..and neals yard sell lovely hemp bags for around £4

pol

The fair trade string bags are £3.70 for the normal ones and £4.30 for the ones with long handles, both excellent. All the fair trade stuff is here.


http://www.incensed.wahmall.co.uk/traderplus/prod_display.php?formaction=catdisplay&categoryID=1497

pol

starlite_2

Oxfam do fairtrade bags too! and some in fab prints

tinkerbell1978

try joinging pigsback its free! and then save a feww hundred points wont take long and then you can get a nice free bag! and you could even order lots and lots!

Katgoddess

tinkerbell1978 wrote:

try joinging pigsback its free! and then save a feww hundred points wont take long and then you can get a nice free bag! and you could even order lots and lots!

Thanks just ordered one for me.