Fashion

15 Grocery Totes, So You Can Be Eco-Friendly While Looking Fresh

Every time I go grocery shopping I try to remind myself to take some tote bags to reduce my carbon footprint or whatever. Of course, I always forget and have to opt for the paper bags instead, which are a real treat when it starts raining on my walk home. Who doesn't love paper bags with massive holes that render them useless? We already know New York City summers can be a little rough, but those darn grocery bags are what I am most upset about.

I've decided to invest in some tote bags for groceries, general use, and all around cuteness. Here are some of my faves. Look cute while being eco-friendly at the same time — I believe this is what we call a win/win.

by Corinne Caputo

pineapple tote

Now imagine how perfect it would be to carry home fresh, prickly pineapples in this hand-painted pineapple tote.

Pineapple Tote, $35, etsy.com

black and gold bow tote

I love bows but my personal aesthetic does not include wearing them anywhere on my person, which is why this black and gold tote is pretty much perfect.

Bow Tote, $32, etsy.com

riots not diets tote

We are all feminists here, right? Right, thought so. This riots not diets tote is perfect for the activist in all of us.

Riots Not Diets Tote, $20, etsy.com

thunder in our hearts tote

Over the past week I’ve seen three different people with this tote, which can only mean one thing, we all really do have thunder in our hearts.

Thunder in Our Hearts Tote ,$20, etsy.com

stay awesome tote

For those days when you feel blue, this tote is perfect reminder to, well, stay awesome.

Stay Awesome Tote, $32, etsy.com

oh hello tote

Say hi with this sweet tote.

Oh Hello Tote, $18, etsy.com

flower tote

Everyone could use a little more floral in their lives, starting with this lovely canvas tote.

Flower Tote, $24, etsy.com

seeker of happiness

Remind yourself to seek out the good stuff with this kind tote.

Seeker of Happiness, $12, etsy.com

every damn day

You’ll love this tote every damn day.

Every Damn Day, $10, etsy.com

pretty little liars tote

I love Pretty Little Liars as much as, if not more than, the next person, and I’ve never felt a stronger connection to a canvas bag before.

Pretty Little Liars Tote, $17, etsy.com

pink geometric tote

This artsy tote is trendy and cool, what more could you want?

Pink Geometric Tote, $69, etsy.com

be bold tote

Ah, I found it, the perfect tote for that graphic designer friend we all have.

Be Bold Tote, $18, etsy.com

hedgehog tote

It really doesn’t get any cuter than a tiny hedgehog, fact.

Hedgehog Tote, $10, etsy.com

t-rex tote

Perfect for a kid, or yourself, this T-rex tote will make you look as fierce as the dinosaur himself.

T-Rex Tote, $12, etsy.com

grumpy cat tote

It’s hard to be grumpy with a cute face like that adorning your bag.

Grumpy Cat Tote, $12, etsy.com

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