{"blocks":[{"type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"That plastic bag is so passé."}},{"type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Back in March, New York became the third state to ban the distribution of single-use plastic shopping bags to consumers in order to reduce waste and environmental impact. Enforcement of the long-stalled ban has been pushed back for months, but the state just declared that October 19 will be the first day they start cracking down on businesses and their bags."}},{"type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Reusable bags can be both practical and pretty (just make sure to keep ’em clean) and now that retailers can charge five cents per paper bag, why not opt for a carry-all of your choice?"}},{"type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Below, the best reusable bags to rock for the rest of 2020 and beyond."}},{"type":"header","data":{"text":"LOVE NOTE","level":2}},{"type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Carry your hefty dry cleaning pile — along with your NYC pride — with this lightweight yet sturdy sack that holds a whopping 50 pounds. The best part? It folds up into a small pouch to stick in your purse for later."}},{"type":"image","data":{"file":{"url":"https://vip.nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2020/02/nyc-plastic-ban-bag-alternative-baggu.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=1333"},"caption":"Bag, $12 at Baggukabir fernandez"}},{"type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Buy Now"}},{"type":"header","data":{"text":"NET GAINS","level":2}},{"type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"This chic French Net Market Bag from Food52 comes in a bunch of cool colors. We love the perky peach and sleek azure blue."}},{"type":"image","data":{"file":{"url":"https://nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2020/03/Food52-french-net-market-bag-1-e1601055744693.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=441"},"caption":"Food52 French Net Market Bag, starting at $48, at Food52"}},{"type":"paragraph","data":{"text":" "}},{"type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Buy Now"}},{"type":"header","data":{"text":"GET SOME INK","level":2}},{"type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Thanks to its extra-wide shape, this tie dye bag by John Elliot can hold more than the average tote.
"}},{"type":"image","data":{"file":{"url":"https://nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2020/03/JohnElliottote1.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=301"},"caption":"John Elliot tote bag, $45 at JohnElliot.com"}},{"type":"paragraph","data":{"text":""}},{"type":"paragraph","data":{"text":" "}},{"type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Buy Now"}},{"type":"header","data":{"text":"ORANGE CRUSH","level":2}},{"type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Squeeze everything — from your beach-bound essentials to last-minute bodega buys — into this orange, nylon tote by Isabel Marant."}},{"type":"image","data":{"file":{"url":"https://vip.nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2020/02/nyc-plastic-ban-bag-alternative-isabel-marant_1239738_net-a-porter.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=1334"},"caption":"Isabel Marant “Woom” printed shell tote, $140 at Net-A-PorterNet-A-Porter"}},{"type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Buy Now"}},{"type":"header","data":{"text":"ROUND TRIP","level":2}},{"type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"This minimal yet roomy style, in an unexpectedly cool circular shape, is an Instagram it girl-approved accessory."}},{"type":"image","data":{"file":{"url":"https://vip.nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2020/02/nyc-plastic-ban-bag-alternative-orseund-iris-1.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=1333"},"caption":"Canvas circle tote, $35 at Orseund IrisTamara Beckwith/NY Post"}},{"type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Buy Now"}},{"type":"header","data":{"text":"WASTE-FREE","level":2}},{"type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Visual artist Pipilotti Rist teamed with Parley for the Oceans — an initiative focused on cleaning oceans and shorelines and upcycling intercepted plastic waste — to produce this trusty tote made from recycled plastics salvaged from the sea."}},{"type":"image","data":{"file":{"url":"https://vip.nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2020/02/nyc-plastic-ban-bag-alternative-1.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=1333"},"caption":"Pipilotti Rist x Parley for the Oceans tote bag, $50 at MoMa Design StoreMoMA Design Store"}},{"type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Buy Now"}},{"type":"header","data":{"text":"MAGIC TOUCH","level":2}},{"type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"This Lower East Side gift shop‘s affordable, iridescent tote is the dreamy alternative to a not-so-pretty plastic bag."}},{"type":"image","data":{"file":{"url":"https://vip.nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2020/02/nyc-plastic-ban-bag-alternative-coming-soon.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=1333"},"caption":"Tote bag, $5 at Coming SoonTamara Beckwith/NY Post"}},{"type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Buy Now"}},{"type":"header","data":{"text":"SWEET PICK","level":2}},{"type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"A day at the farmer’s market requires a bag for your bounty, and this appropriately fruity illustrated one is tough enough to store all your produce thanks to its deadstock canvas."}},{"type":"image","data":{"file":{"url":"https://vip.nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2020/02/nyc-plastic-ban-bag-alternative-kkco.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=1333"},"caption":"“Farmer’s Market” bag, $55 at KkCoKkCo"}},{"type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Buy Now"}},{"type":"header","data":{"text":"CHECK MATE","level":2}},{"type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Take this sweet, gingham version from the grocery store to Central Park for a spring picnic."}},{"type":"image","data":{"file":{"url":"https://vip.nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2020/02/nyc-plastic-ban-bag-alternative-zara.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=1333"},"caption":"Checkered tote bag, $35.90 at Zara.Zara"}},{"type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Buy Now"}},{"type":"header","data":{"text":"OVER THE RAINBOW","level":2}},{"type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Brighten up your commute (or just a day of nonstop schlepping) with this ROYGBIV-striped carryall."}},{"type":"image","data":{"file":{"url":"https://vip.nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2020/02/nyc-plastic-ban-bag-alternative-2.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=1333"},"caption":"Reusable everyday canvas tote, $10 at J.CREWJ.CREW"}},{"type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Buy Now"}}]}

Nicole Zane

NYC’s plastic bag ban is back: Reusable bags to buy now