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What Others Say About ... String Bags

“The unexpected benefits of using organic-ally's string bags, apart from the obvious ethical ones, were apparent straight away;

the strength combined with soft feel & flexibility of the cotton string bags, I could stuff one in each pocket and the rest went in the car
everything I bought, no matter how heavy or awkward, effortlessly slid into exactly the right place for carrying the bag easily
anything with sharp corners simply pokes out of a hole instead of ripping one. Suddenly I realise just how impractical plastic bags are for shopping.
even though I thought the handles looked too small at first I was able to fit them on my arm over a bulky winter coat and they are far more comfortable to carry in your hand than plastic bags anyway due to their handle's width and softness
and finally, shopkeepers and everyone I bought something from and put it in my bag were not only grateful that I had my own bag but amazed at what I could fit in it. Everyone commented, so it seems that a string bag is a very sociable bag too!

I think you could say I am an instant convert to your organic cotton string bags. Thanks to organic-ally.”

NM (Herts)

“Used one of the bags this morning to do a bit of shopping and it is like a tardis. You can get so much in and it fits nicely on the handlebars of my daughter's stroller. She also rather likes the bags. It would be good if you could do a children's version. They would make nice Christmas presents and encourage other people to use them through the children.”

Elaine Simpson (Nottinghamshire)

“Thanks for the string bags. I tested them at the 'quick shop' counter at a major supermarket. Ironically for a 'quick shop' counter, everyone took forever loading up endless plastic bags which took limited amounts of shopping. I loaded 10 packs of organic meat in seconds into one bag only - to the amazement of the cashier and my whole transaction took about 20 seconds. Meanwhile the other shoppers were there for minutes just trying to load up their plastic bags. String is not only environmentally better, but also quicker and more secure! I have also tried making a string bag myself - but I don't think you need to worry about the competition - yours are better!”

Luella Keeley-Johnson (West Midlands)

“I also bought one of your string bags a week or so ago, it's great & I will be buying one for all my girlfriends for their birthdays! I've really noticed though, how difficult it is to get people in shops to understand what I mean by "I don't need a bag thank you....".

Jane Williams (Weston Super Mare)

“Whilst pulling into a farm road near our house …we drove past a landfill. There is a municipal landfill five minutes drive from my house that I never knew existed, and it is overflowing with plastic bags …. We've determined that the procrastination, complacence and apathy must stop, and we will start practising what we preach. No more placcy bags for us. … [Two weeks later.] The [string] bags arrived safe and sound, and we have not used one plastic bag since receiving them. … In fact, yesterday I tried to find a plastic bag in the kitchen to throw away some rubbish from a long overdue clearout, and COULDN'T FIND ONE! You have revolutionised our household with the help of a woven pile of string!”

Mimi (Berkshire)

“Hi, thanks very much for the very prompt service. I received my order this morning. The string bags are fab for my shopping, especially when I've got the pushchair. This was a replacement for one I have had for years except it has fallen apart. I have recommended the string bags for years to my friends and have hunted high and low locally, but to no avail. I have had organic cotton tote bags and various other items and am very impressed with the quality. I always use natural fibres where possible as man-made fibres don't compare.”

Yeeling Wong (Newcastle Upon Tyne)

“Thank you very much for the string bags, they arrived very promptly and are great for our shopping. I found you through a forum on reducing waste but I'd been looking for string bags in the UK for a long time....”

Heather R (Nottingham)

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