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reuseit™ Ultra-Compact Tote, Eco Circle 100% Recycled Fabric
item #: ACM-02RE | View all items from Acme Bags / reuseit™
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Special introductory price! The first ultra-compact tote on the market made from innovative Eco Circle fabric - a closed-loop, cradle-to-cradle recycling system for polyester products. Featuring long handles, each bag holds over 25 lbs and folds into its own tiny pouch.
Why It Gets Our Seal of Approval
- The 1st ultra-compact tote made from innovative Eco Circle fabric - a closed-loop, cradle-to-cradle recycling system for polyester products
- Made with 100% post-consumer PET (plastic bottles, polyester fibers, etc.) - Same strength and durability of virgin nylon, no petroleum
- Longer handles fit over the shoulder
- Opens to full sized bag that holds over 25 lbs.
- Folds into tiny sack attached to inside of the bag
- Milled in Japan, assembled in China with Fair Labor/Fair Wage
- 1% for the Planet Member
- Backed by the reuseit™ Lifetime Guarantee
- Also available with short handles
- High volume orders
After two years of development, we’re proud to introduce the newest version of our best-selling Workhorse bag, made of 100% post-consumer recycled fibers. Made with Eco Circle fabric - a closed-loop, cradle-to-cradle recycling system for polyester products - this bag is the pinnacle of our efforts to push the envelope with sustainable performance materials.
In 2003 we introduced our innovative reuseit™ Workhorse; replacing thousands of disposable plastic bags with each one. Its unique design - based on the classic plastic shopping bag - proved to be a customer favorite, and paved the way for ultra compact bags from companies like Baggu, Flip & Tumble and ChicoBag. This roomy tote makes a great everyday carry-all bag. Ideally suited for grocery shopping, so it's a smart way to cut down on plastic & paper grocery bag consumption.
Another great product from our award winning reuseit™ line (formerly Acme Bags).
Product Details
2" x 4" x 2" pouch
14" H (not including handles) x 16" W x 6" D unfolded
Design & Functionality
Our Eco Circle 100% Recycled Tote has a truly innovative feature - it folds into its own mini-sack attached inside the bag. Once stuffed into its pouch, it measures only 2" x 4" x 2", easily fitting into the palm of your hand and small enough to stash in a purse or pocket so you will always have one handy. Plus, it is impossible to lose the storage pouch since it's attached to the bag. Weighing in at only 2.0 ounces, these lightweights perform like champs. Each bag opens into a heavy-duty, water- and mildew-resistant 14"x 16" x 6" sack and holds up to 25 lbs. With this bag, you may never have to take a plastic shopping bag again.
Materials
Eco Circle provides a closed-loop recycling system for polyester products, producing a recycled polyester fiber with the same strength and durability as new fiber – but without the use of petroleum. This cradle-to-cradle system reduces trash production as well as oil consumption. The result is a high-quality polyester fabric, strong enough to hold up to 25 pounds, with a soft sheen and smooth texture. Click here to read more about what makes Eco Circle fabric so special.
Sustainability
Our wide range of reusable bags are built to last, which saves both money and natural resources. This bag can help you eliminate thousands of plastic bags over its lifetime, and choosing products made from 100% post-consumer recycled fiber promotes a more sustainable path for polyester. Because Eco Circle is a closed-loop recycling system, it eliminates waste and decreases oil consumption. For example, recycling 3000 shirts with Eco Circle will reduce energy consumption by 84% and CO2 emissions by 77%.
About reuseit™
reuseit™ is the new name of our award-winning, proprietary line of innovative reusable products (formerly Acme Bags). The line was launched in 2003 to empower society to reduce wasteful consumption of everyday disposables. All reuseit™ products are made from sustainable, high performance materials and in accordance with fair labor/fair wage practices. Each one is also backed by a 100% Lifetime Guarantee against defects in materials or construction. To learn more about our reuseit™ line of products, see this article & our FAQ.
About Eco Circle
Eco Circle is a closed-loop recycling system for used polyester products. The system employs the world's first technology for chemical recycling, which chemically decomposes polyester for conversion into new polyester raw materials that offer purity comparable to those derived from petroleum. Compared to developing polyester materials from petroleum, this repeatable recycling system reduces energy consumption and carbon dioxide emissions by approximately 80% each.
Care Instructions
Machine wash cold, drip dry
Volume/Wholesale Purchases
Like all items we produce, we can offer substantial discounts on High Volume Orders.
Great product
I am really liking these bags. They fold easily and fit in my purse. I love that they are 100% recycled. I ordered some for me and some as presents for friends and family. I used one to make a baby kit and one to make a cleaning kit, just put all the things in the bag (no wrapping paper!).
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Love it! Soft but strong, nice color (reddish pink,) long handles, folds up easily. Surprised that the recycled plastic makes such a great bag!
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love it
I love this bag, it fits in my purse nicely for when I stop to pick up a few items on the way home from work. I like that the bag's storage pouch is attached so I won't lose it. It has long handles so I can throw the full bag onto my shoulder to keep my hands free. The bag is large enough to carry a good amount of groceries, or whatever you are picking up. Did I mention I got it in a cool pink color?!
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Acme bags
I love these bags. They fit in my purse so I can quickly grab one if out shopping. I keep them in my car for anything I may need to carry in or out of a store. They are washable and easy to use and weigh nothing.
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love the longer handles
Great compact bag. Love the longer handles to fit over shoulder when needed.
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Great for grabbing!
I'll "grab" these bags instead of cheap plastic bags for transporting everything everywhere. I don't even know how many I have laying around and in my bags. I car- ried 5 large filled Sigg bottles to a baseball game with plenty of room, and no strain on the fabric.
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Ultra-Compact Tote
I received this tote free plus $4.95 shipping. It's a great little bag. All though red is not really a true red, it's lighter. But I actually like this color better.
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Love them! I have four of these. I keep one in my purse at all times so that I don't need to use bags from stores anymore. Just got back from a trip to Florida where the bags came in super handy for holding pool/beach stuff. I highly recommend these bags!
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Great little bag!
I got this bag free during the April Earth Day promotion, so I wasn't really expecting much. I'm glad to report that so far I've been very pleasantly surprised! The bag is really convenient to carry. Although I haven't mastered the art of folding it back into that pouch, stuffing it in there still makes it small enough to fit in my purse. That's definitely a plus because my other shopping bags are not so portable and have a tendency to be left at home. Another good point it the bag can really hold a lot of stuff. My husband and I have really loaded it up on some recent trips to the supermarket. My only concern is the long handles don't seem like they are sturdy enough to hold the weight. I was afraid they might rip off, so I ended up carrying the bag from the bottom (as you would with a paper bag). The best thing about this bag is that it's made from 100% recycled plastic. And the colors are cute too! I might even buy another one. Maybe the shorter handle style.
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Great Bag for Guys
Interesting and maybe not surprising that most of the reviews are from women, but this is actually the perfect reusable bag for guys. The thing scrunches up and fits in your other back pocket, the one that doesn't have your wallet. Among other things, it makes an excellent decoy for pickpockets! Seriously, I used to leave a couple bags in my pickup truck to reuse, and I'd always remember them about when I got to a check-out line. Damn, I forgot 'em. This thing is always in my pocket. You can be eco-responsible without carrying a manpurse! You gotta try it. The only reason I'm not giving a perfect rating - the seam tore after about 9 months of use. 120 uses, I'd guess. But maybe I just had one that wasn't stitched as well. This time, I'm getting the shorter-handled one. My chica is urging me to stitch this one back together - but that sounds like girls work! (Just joking, hon! All right, I'll sew the damn thing.)
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love it
I love the Tote bag I ordered. I especially appreciate the long shoulder straps, as it makes it much easier to carry. The compact size is great too - although I've found it takes too long to figure out how to fold it all up small enough to fit back into the little pocket, so I usually just hang it up in my entryway instead of putting it away in my purse. But thats ok!
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Nice compact bag with long handles
Folds up beautifully in it's own pouch. The folded size is surprisingly tiny. I especially like the long handles that allow me to carry it on my shoulder. I keep it in my purse so that I always have a bag available. I prefer the bags that standup on the checkout counter, but this is perfect as either an extra bag or when I forget to bring my other bags with me (which happens often).
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Wonderful product
I bought some of these along with additional acme bags because of the length of the handles. I wanted a few that I could carry on my shoulders and thought that these handles looked long enough. They not only are long enough but they also stay put once they are on your shoulder, something I'd worried about with the fabric. I'll probably end up buying a few more of these in future purchases.
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I love this bag!
1 out of 1 customers found this review helpful
I keep this in my purse and take it everywhere. It's sturdy, easily goes back into it's pouch, and is small enough that I always have it available to carry those few little purchases from the drug store or spontaneous grocerey store visit. I've given them to evereyone as gifts, too.
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This is my favorite bag!!!
2 out of 2 customers found this review helpful
I really like the long handles and the fabric is so soft to the touch. This bag rests very nicely on my shoulders and does not slip. The length of the handles are a nice bonus as I am tall and have long arms. It is nice to walk around the store before I make my purchases with it as it stays in place and is comfortable and it also wears nicely when full of items. I would trade most of my other bags for more of this one!!!
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