Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Bagnesia Review

It’s Saturday morning and your hubby has agreed to watch the kiddos so you can get your grocery shopping done. Alone and quietly, how nice! You head out to the store but as you pull into the parking lot you realize you left your reusable bags at home. Again. Or maybe you did remember to throw them in the car before you left, but when you go to check out you discover that they are still in the car. It’s happened to us all; probably more then we care to admit. At some point, we all suffer from Bagnesia!

Finally, there is a cure for our forgetfulness! The lovely ladies over at Bagnesia came up with this awesome idea – a kit to remind you to bring your bags with you!


"The Bagnesia reminder kit contains simple, effective, products that work together so you never forget to take your reusable bags into the store again!"

Each kit includes a nylon reusable bag, door hanger, steering wheel wrap, wrist lanyard key chain and a carabineer clip. I had the pleasure of trying out one of these kits, and boy it really did help me!

I’ve been known to leave my bags in my basement as I am hurrying out the door. This past week I had been running around like a mad woman getting ready for William’s 4th birthday party. Thanks to this kit, not once did I forget my bags! The first line of defense for me is the door hangar. My bags are almost always on the bench in the basement that is right by the door to the garage. So I put my door hanger right there and this helped me to actually get the bags in the car. The second part is the steering wheel wrap. Since it is right in front of my face while I am driving, it is a constant reminder to bring my bags into the store. For the first time in a very long time I even remembered to bring them into Walmart. Yay me!

The kit also comes with a wrist lanyard key chain and a carabineer clip, which are pretty darn cool. The lanyard key chain is a bright blue so it stands out and serves as another reminder to bring your bags. I’ve been using the same carabineer clip on my keys for a good 5 years, so it was pretty beat up. It was great to get a shiny new one that is certified lead-free.

I also have to say that I really like this bag. It’s bigger than the other reusable bags I have and has longer, wide straps which make it easier for carrying. My first trip with this bag was to Trader Joe’s and I fit my entire purchase into this bag. The less bags to carry the happier I am since I’m usually shopping with 21 month old twins. It also folds up nice and compact for easy travel. From Bagnesia:


"Bagnesia’s compact reusable bag is made from lightweight washable nylon. When unfolded, it measures 18" X 16", will hold up to 40 lbs (comparable to 2-3 plastic shopping bags) and is water resistant. Smaller than most cell phones, when rolled up and closed with the attached elastic band, it measures just 4" X 2" and fits great into small spaces."
So I have to say that this kit is really cool and effective. My door hangar and wheel wrap will stay up permanently since they are really helping me remember my bags. Thanks to Bagnesia, I should never forget them again.

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Visit the Bagnesia online store to order your own kit and be sure to take a look at some of their other eco-friendly products. For any order you place, enter "greenmama" into the comments and they will add a free produce bag!


117 comments:

  1. I learned that an Urban Tumbleweed is litter!!! That is kinda cool, I mean its bad of course but the name is kinda cool. Bad litter...BAD!!!

    Lee :)
    LeeChrista

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  2. I learned that over 100,000 marine animals die each year from plastic bags. I knew that a lot did, but never realized how high the number was.
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  3. I just faved you on Technorati-MommaStaciA.
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  4. I really like the Stainless Steel water bottle they also sell on their site. It has a dual cap system and you can put ice in the larger cap to keep your liquid cold. It also opens on the larger bottom for easy cleaning.

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  5. I fav'd you on Technorati:
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  6. I'm following you on blogger

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  7. I'm subscribed to your feed via google reader

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  8. I follow you on twitter (auntiethesis) and I tweeted:
    http://twitter.com/auntiethesis/status/1248521330

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  9. It takes more than four times as much energy to manufacture a paper bag as it does to manufacture a plastic bag.

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  10. I am now following your blog.

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  11. I tweeted about the contest at http://twitter.com/BarelyDomestic/status/1249003942

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  12. I subscribed to your feed via Yahoo

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  13. What a VERY cool product! I'd love a set!

    This is too sad to me. I really wanted to become a marine biologist and these facts break my heart

    • Marine Life. Over 100,000 marine animals are killed each year from plastic bags. Sea turtles, water birds, and other creatures mistake them for food or become entangled in them. In some parts of the ocean, there are six pounds of plastic for every pound of plankton.

    Paula (phunkyrockgal)

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  14. I think this is a great kit!!
    I learned that in modern landfills nothing completely degrades due to lack of water, light, oxygen and other necessary degradation elements.
    (Bridget)

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  15. I now follow you on twitter and tweeted about the blog :)

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  16. Wow!! This is awesome! I am constantly forgetting my bags at home! This is perfect! If I don't win, I'll probably be heading over to purchase a few things (if someone reminds me). I love their thermal insulated bag. It would be perfect for those longer trips to Whole Foods!

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  17. Use reusable bags people!! I read somewhere that 5 billion to 1 trillion plastic bags are consumed annually around the world!!! We need to STOP!

    Thanks for the opportunity!

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  18. Did you know that reusable bags make great laundry sorting bags for business travellers. I love when my husband unpacks his suitcase and hands me one reusable bag full of lighs and another with darks. Makes life just a little bit easier.

    Ellen (Caitandmattsmommy)

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  19. some stores offer discounts for using reusable bags!!

    brandi (johndeeremama)

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  20. these great reusable bags are great to stuff in a pocket or purse
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  21. following on twitter my name is shopannies
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  22. These bags can be used for other things besides groceries. Luandry bags are just one example.

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  23. I tweeted:
    http://twitter.com/carogonza/status/1249803578

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  24. The Bagnesia bags roll up to the size of a cell phone!

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  25. tweeted the contest

    http://twitter.com/GrabBagReviews/status/1250369778

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  26. Some stores offer a discount for people using reusable bags.

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  27. Tweeted:
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  30. Oh, they have Stainless Steel Water Bottle
    Man, I've been wanting one!
    The kit is a cute idea
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  31. You can use the bags for more than grocery shopping. And we do! We use reusable bags for going to the park, the library, etc. My husband needs the bagnesia!

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  32. I followed you on twitter and I tweeted
    my username is lifeglutenfree

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  33. This is totally me - I forget ALL.THE.TIME. I had no idea about production cost and never thought about the non-renewable resources that can cost money over time.

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  34. This site is buddies with dogma!!! i love dogma bags!!!

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  35. Envirofact:
    We may think we’ve thrown out a plastic bag but many of them may blow out of trash cans and become litter. Some are carelessly tossed aside causing urban tumbleweed.

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  36. i was amazed that it takes four times as much energy to manufacture a paper bag as it does to manufacture a plastic bag mverno@roadrunner.com

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  37. I learned that Over 100,000 marine animals are killed each year from plastic bags.. :( I would love to win so I can prevent this by remembering to bring my reusable bags and decrease the plastic bag clutter I use. Thank you so much for offering this giveaway! eyeslikesugar [at] gmail [dot] com

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  38. Over 100,000 marine animals are killed each year from plastic bags..

    ok these are a great idea

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  39. They have produce bags - awesome!!! I've been looking for these, and they are very reasonably priced!

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  40. The production of plastic bags requires petroleum and often natural gas, both non-renewable resources that can cost big production bucks over time.

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  41. http://twitter.com/valerie2350/status/1252677637

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  42. Over 100,000 marine animals are killed each year from plastic bags. Sad.

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  43. I follow on blogger

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  44. The company is based in Bradenton Beach, FL
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  45. i did not know some stores would offer discounts if you use reusable bags.

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  46. they are located in Bradenton Beach FL

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  47. Over 100,000 marine animals are killed each year from plastic bags. Bagnesia has the right idea.

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  48. f you suffer from bagnesia: a person’s forgetfulness to grab their reusable bags, you’re not alone…

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  49. Wow, I learned that they figure 100 billion plastic bags are used per year. Unreal, why do they still make them. I know why, because people like me have Bagnesia and unfortunately need something to carry the groceries home. I honestly try hard to remember my bags, I have done everything but my Bagnesia appears to be a really severe case. Help!!!
    thanks for the giveaway, Awesome

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  50. I am a new follower.
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  51. I learned that paper bags consume more energy than plastic, which is a surprise to me! Email: jennae {at} greenyourdecor {dot} com

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  52. Tweeted it! http://twitter.com/greenyourdecor/statuses/1255670605

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  53. Faved you on Technorati: http://technorati.com/people/technorati/greenyourdecor

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  54. Followed you!

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  55. I cant beleive it...I found this site bagnesia a year ago and then lost their link... I am so happy to find yoru review.. I love them! You really covered everything... I love the fact that "it’s quicker to load your car with a few reusables, than with numerous plastic floppy sloppy bags. It’s also more efficient to carry a few sturdy reusable bags home. Just throw them over your shoulder!"
    they have added a stainless water bottle since I last saw them. and a zippered thermal bag. yeah...
    thanks for the giveaway too...

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    http://insearchofthebest.blogspot.com

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  56. I subscribed!

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  57. I follow you on twitter and tweeted!
    (Found a great green, eco friendly site... nice giveaway also (http://tinyurl.com/ckqa3l)
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  58. I followed you now on blogger!

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  59. great site- I use plastic bags because I reuse them for grabage bags and doggy pick up but now I will use other alternatives for those activities and use my cloth bags for groceries and shopping. I did not realize how high the cost of producing these products were environmentally. Jen bbjenna2002@yahoo.com

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  60. The enviro-friendly solution package is $55.

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  61. I love the produce bags on this site. I have some cotton ones, but they're a pain to clean. I seriously need this kit. I have a bunch of bags in the door of my van and sometimes (if I remember) carry a few in my purse or diaper bag and I'll still forget!

    groenisgras at g mail dot com

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  62. Their produce bags are some of the least expensive I've seen!

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  63. I am now following you on Twitter!

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  64. I learned that it takes more than four times as much energy to manufacture a paper bag as it does to manufacture a plastic bag. Another great reason to take your own bags with you to the store!

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  65. The Stainless Steel Water Bottle is BPA free and lightweight!

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  66. Using even one less plastic bag CAN make a difference in the future of our world, starting today.

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  67. I learned that it takes more than four times as much energy to manufacture a paper bag as it does to manufacture a plastic bag.

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  68. I subscribed via Google Reader.

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  69. This is really cool, I love the look of the bags & the reminder is such a great idea. That is my biggest thing, forgetting my bags! I'd love to get their Insulated Thermal Bag for frozen foods!

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  70. What a great giveaway. Reusable bags can be used for tasks beyond grocery shopping. Flea markets, beach bags, fitness bags, ect. - the options are endless.

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  71. I am following your blog :) bacon74(at)1stopmom.com

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  72. Wow, 100 billion plastic bags used in the US a year.

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  73. Over 100k animals are killed each year due to plastic bags - that is awful!
    Thanks
    Sarah
    believedreamcourage (at) gmail.com

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  74. lots of marine animals die each year from plastic bags.

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  75. Over 100,000 marine animals are killed each year from plastic bags

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  76. Green Mamas Pad has been added to your Favorites-dlb1980 user name

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  77. Tweet-http://twitter.com/dlb1980/status/1267800220

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  78. these bags scrunch up super small!! I love that!

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  79. I have your button under my FAVES

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  80. This makes me so sad : "Marine Life. Over 100,000 marine animals are killed each year from plastic bags. Sea turtles, water birds, and other creatures mistake them for food or become entangled in them. In some parts of the ocean, there are six pounds of plastic for every pound of plankton."
    *Thanks* for the giveaway!
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  81. I'm following you on Blogger :)
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  82. I'm following you on Twitter and I Tweeted the giveaway :
    http://twitter.com/TheLuckyLadybug/status/1267907283
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  83. I blogged about the giveaway :
    http://theluckyladybug.org/2009/03/01/304-bagnesia-giveaway/
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  84. i subscribed to your feed via google reader. the envirofacts on the bagnesia site were so disturbing! i know plastic/paper bags aren't environmentally sound but the details and statistics are horrifying! i always use cloth bags for shopping, keeping 1 or 2 in my purse at all times. thanks for your site!

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  85. i really like the produce bags!! What a great product!!

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  86. I learned... We may think we’ve thrown out a plastic bag but many of them may blow out of trash cans and become litter. Some are carelessly tossed aside causing urban tumbleweed

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  87. One thing that I learned that you didn't mention is Over 100,000 marine animals are killed each year from plastic bags. - Wow!

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  88. You didn't mention their produce bags. A really great idea to further reduce your plastic bag usage

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  89. I could use some of their produce bags. Not a bad price $6.00 for 4 of them. I can always use those. Thank you!

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  90. Many stores offer shoppers discounts and program points for bagging with reusables. Your bag can pay for itself if just a few trips to the supermarket.

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  91. Many stores offer shoppers discounts and program points for bagging with reusables.
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  92. I follow you
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  93. I love Caprice's quote "Have Faith ,Tides Change" that is great!

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  94. I have your button too !

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  95. I didn't know the sheer number of animals that die each year from plastic bags. Let's all get a green footprint!

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  96. Plastic bags consume more energy than plstic!


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  97. Marine Life. Over 100,000 marine animals are killed each year from plastic bags. Sea turtles, water birds, and other creatures mistake them for food or become entangled in them. In some parts of the ocean, there are six pounds of plastic for every pound of plankton.

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  98. • Suffocation Hazzard. Ever read the warning on plastic bags? “This bag is not a toy and can cause suffocation of small children.”

    Carrie
    sassycarrie@gmail.com

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  99. I like that they have the produce bags. THey save so much. THank you

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  100. I subscribed in a reader. Thank you.

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  101. Plastic bags don’t biodegrade, they photo-degrade, breaking down into smaller toxic pieces. Paper bags do not degrade any faster than plastic
    WOW!
    I am going to remember to bring in my reusable bags!

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  102. I learned from the site that Stainless Steel Water Bottle is BPA free, that is great!

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  103. Produce Bag are:

    13" X 16" washable nylon
    apple green color

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