About six months ago Sainsburys were selling the fabulous We Are What We Do, "Plastic Ain't My Bag" canvas bags for a mere £5. At about roughly the same time, they stopped having their eco-unfriendly plastic bags behind the counter.

Many other major grocery stores in the UK started doing this, as well. It's fantastic, but not only are they trying to save the world, they're trying to train you. Train you by shaming and embarrassing you if you forgot your long-life/canvas bags at home.

See, if you've left your bags at home, you are then forced to admit that you're a hater of Mother Earth by having to ask for a plastic bag.

And it makes you feel like shit.

Cashier: "Hiya. Did you bring your own bags?"

You (The Knob): "Oh gosh, let me see," at this point you start patting your pockets, checking your handbag, and then result to looking at your partner as if it's their fault you forgot the bags again (or if you're single, the person in line behind you), "Gosh, nope. I didn't. I must have forgot them at home again, that was bad of me."

Cashier: "OH...right. Did you need a bag then?"

You (The Ashamed Knob): "Yeah. Yeah. I'm sorry."

Then they throw you one plastic bag. One. You've clearly purchased enough groceries for at least three bags.

You (The Earth Killing Knob): "Sorry, sorry - um - could I get another bag...or actually, about two more. Sorry."

Then they toss the bags at you, and the people behind you are disgusted, the people in the next line are disgusted, and then you rush out of there teary eyed and blushing, muttering something about always turning off the lights and how you worked at a soup kitchen that one time.

It's horrible.

Try as I might, I have a really  hard time remembering to grab my Plastic Ain't My Bag, um, bag. It's a very useful bag, but unless I have it by the front door or have it on me anyway, I won't remember. 

However, I now have a bag that I'm hoping will never be forgotten at home, as it actually fits in my damn handbag!

Behold The Shag Bag!

What's a Shag Bag? In their own words:

Shagbags are Eco-Friendly Reusable Shopping Handbags made from DuPont Tyvek®. Every Shagbag comes in it's own matching pouch, making it portable and accessible. Use your Shagbags for all kinds of shopping.

The bag is soft, fexible and has its own little carrying pouch. It has a drawstring with cord lock so your goods won't fall out, can handle up to 20lbs, and has a nice, thick comfy strap!

Plus, did I mention how damn cute they are?

My sister bought me the pink cupcake bag for Christmas, and it's absolutely fantastic. I'm liking it so much, that I feel I may never have to do the whole Plastic Bag Shaming at Sainsburys again!

Want to buy a Shag Bag? They only cost $22 and come in a wide range of colors and designs! Check out their online shop, or their IRL shop in Annapolis, Maryland!