8 Uses For Fabric Eco Bags Around The Home

It’s no secret that we love finding alternative uses for fabric eco bags here at Cotton Bag Co, and this month we have 8 new ideas for you to make the most of your reusable bags by using them to help you out at home.

Recycle

Cotton and canvas bags are perfect for helping you keep on top of your recycling as they are much sturdier and stronger than plastic. Designate different bags for each type of recyclables to make recycling easier. The bags are then easy to grab when it is time to take them to the recycling centre or out to your recycling bins. Just make sure you clean them out and pop them in the wash regularly to avoid a build-up of bacteria.

Get crafty

Store art and craft supplies in your spare bags so that you always know where everything is. Keep it tidy by popping away of your paints, fabrics, scissors and glue etc. all together in a reusable bag. Hang the bag up in your cupboard or away on a shelf to keep it out of the way when not in use.

Green fingers

Reusable cotton or canvas bags make great planters for growing vegetables in your garden. Fill them with soil and you can plant all kinds of different seeds in them. Just make sure you keep them watered, as potted plants tend to dry out more quickly.

Make them your own

Personalise your plain fabric bags by decorating them with whatever you have to hand- fabric paint, scraps of fabric, even felt tips will do the trick. This a great activity for kids on rainy days.

Great for messy bedrooms

You can use bags to help organise toy boxes and playrooms by grouping small toys such as blocks, jigsaws and figurines together in their own separate bags. Encourage kids to keep things tidy by using bags with their names on, which you can then hang up in their bedrooms.

Pack a picnic

Cotton bags are useful for errands or lunch trips, as it is so easy to throw everything you need in the bag. They are ideal for picnics as they are sturdy and strong enough to carry drinks and snacks, and easy to fold up once empty. Keep some bags on hand on the back of your kitchen door so that you can grab and go.

Clean upFabric eco bags make great laundry bags, as you can use them to separate whites and colours etc. Bags are also useful for saving floor space compared to laundry baskets, as they can be hung on the back of bedroom doors and then easily carried down to the washing machine once they get full.

Keep it tidy

Use bags to help you get organised. Sort items into reusable bags, keeping related objects together to make it easier to find things in your cupboards or drawers. You can even label the bags with their use to make them quick to spot. Next time you need something, you’ll be able to find it more easily.