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A short guide to bag storage that keeps a cupboard usable
Notes from the counter at Handbag Heaven in New York, NY. Almost every household ends up with one bulging bag containing all the others. It is a storage method that guarantees you will leave
Resealable and compostable bags: reading the claims properly
Notes from the counter at Handbag Heaven in New York, NY. Biodegradable only means something will eventually break down, with no promise about how long or into what. Compostable is a defined standard with
Shoe bags, laundry bags and the art of packing a suitcase
Notes from the counter at Handbag Heaven in New York, NY. Shoes carry whatever they last walked on. A dedicated shoe bag keeps that off folded clothes and stops soles marking a light-coloured lining,
Packing a market stall: the bag setup that works
Notes from the counter at Handbag Heaven in New York, NY. Traders who run smoothly almost always carry two kinds of bag: a cheap lightweight one handed out with small purchases, and a sturdier
Non-woven tote bags: what the numbers on the label mean
Notes from the counter at Handbag Heaven in New York, NY. GSM stands for grams per square metre and describes how much material is in the fabric. For non-woven polypropylene, anything under about 70
How to choose a reusable grocery tote that survives a year
Notes from the counter at Handbag Heaven in New York, NY. Most reusable bags fail where the handle meets the body, not in the middle of the panel. Lift a bag by its handles