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Studies Show If You Use Reusable Bags, You Buy More of THIS

Molly Sanchez BY MOLLY SANCHEZ ON JULY 16, 2015

Bags play a very important role in our lives. From the totes we tote to accessorize (hello DIY fringe) to the those we carry to save lunch money, there seems to be one for every occasion. With so many states enacting laws that charge for needing paper or plastic at the grocery store, it’s becoming a nationwide trend to BYOB (Bring Your Own Bag, like these cute ones) when shopping. Beyond complementing your style and being totally eco-friendly, a new study shows that the bag you bring may also affect what exactly you buy.


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A study from the Harvard Marketing Journal says that people who BYOB are “likely to purchase organic produce and other healthy food.” Seems natural, right? You’re already reducing waste and making the world healthier by reusing your bag; making your body healthier seems like the natural next step. Still, there’s a sweet caveat to this study’s findings. Like, literally sweet.

The study goes on to say that making healthy choices makes shoppers “feel virtuous” and that makes them feel like “they should treat themselves to cookies or potato chips or some other product with lots of fat, salt, or sugar.” That’s right, guys — this study explains your treat-yo’-self tendencies.

So how do you combat this cycle? Keep bringing your bags (it’s good for the earth, y’all) but try to get snacks that are satisfying but also healthy, like frozen yogurt or fresh fruit with raw chocolate. Or you could try making your own desserts with natural ingredients (here are a few butternut squash recipes you’ll dig). Either way, bringing your own bag and treating yourself occasionally and in moderation are always good decisions. Just ask our dream BFFs:


Do you agree with this study?

Quoted from article...
Do you agree with this study?

I do, it describes me. I use large collapse tote bags, eat lots of vegetables & buy chocolate (for the anti- toxins & because I like chocolate when I wake up).

But... I don't do any of the things listed in the article for the environment or health... so if that is what they were trying to imply or those reasons (environment & health), is what they were hoping for.
They missed the mark.

I do it for ME & MY convience.
I hate plastic bags.
I love vegetables.
I love designer tote bags
I love chocolate.