green bag

Eco-friendly shopping sack

A green bag is a reusable shopping bag, typically made of fabric or recycled materials, meant to replace single-use plastic bags: Don't forget to bring your green bags to the grocery store.

The term gained currency as environmental awareness about plastic waste increased.

In legal contexts, a green bag historically referred to a barrister's bag for carrying briefs.

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G