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
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