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Here are a few ways to get free reusable bags.<\/p>\n
There are scores of sites<\/a> all over the web offering free samples of just about anything you can imagine.<\/p>\n That includes free reusable bags.<\/p>\n Reddit Freebies<\/a> is also a good place to look for ideas on where to find free bags.<\/p>\n But always do your due diligence before submitting your information to any site offering free stuff.<\/p>\n Check the fine print to make sure the site is legit, and your email will not be overrun with spam.<\/p>\n Every so often retailers, both brick and mortar as well as online, will hold promotions where they give away free reusable bags.<\/p>\n For example, back in the spring the grocery store chain Wegmans had a promotion<\/a> where customers could exchange a plastic bag for a reusable bag.<\/p>\n Many online retailers, such as Running Warehouse, will offer a free reusable bag with a purchase above a certain dollar amount.<\/p>\n Sign up for your favorite retailer\u2019s email list or rewards program.<\/p>\n Or follow them on social media.<\/p>\n Point Club pays influencers for sharing their opinion. Join now and get $5 for free!<\/p>\n Join Point Club<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n That way you know when they\u2019re offering a promotion giving away free reusable bags by mail.<\/p>\n Most stores, especially grocery stores, offer a rewards program of some sort.<\/p>\n Target has its Target Circle app<\/a> that offers coupons and discounts, in addition to its Red Card<\/a> that saves you 5% on purchases.<\/p>\n ShopRite has its Price Plus Club<\/a>.<\/p>\n Giant has its Giant Choice Rewards<\/a> program.<\/p>\n Most of the time, the store\u2019s receipt will state how much money you saved during that trip.<\/p>\n Set aside that amount of money, then use it to purchase reusable bags next time you shop.<\/p>\n For a big list of store loyalty programs, check out this post<\/a>.<\/p>\n Next time you\u2019re at your local grocery store<\/a>, keep an eye out for something.<\/p>\n A lot of times stores will have specials where if you buy a certain amount of an item, you get a free $5 or $10 gift card.<\/p>\n If it\u2019s an item you regularly use, take advantage of it and use the gift card to get reusable bags.<\/p>\n It\u2019s another easy way to get the reusable bags you want without any money actually leaving your pocket.<\/p>\n Your rewards or cash back credit card really can be the gift that keeps on giving.<\/p>\n You can use your cash back rewards to buy reusable bags, that way no money really came out of your pocket.<\/p>\n Or convert your points into gift cards and use the gift cards to purchase the bags<\/a>.<\/p>\n If the points system on your card allows you to redeem your points for products or items, see if you can redeem some of your points for reusable bags.<\/p>\n Again, a way to get the bags you want without any money actually leaving your pocket.<\/p>\n Many magazines will offer incentives to get you to either buy or renew a subscription.<\/p>\n Free reusable or tote bags is one such incentive.<\/p>\n For example, the academic journal Foreign Affairs<\/em> is offering a free limited-edition tote bag with a subscription.<\/a><\/p>\n Check the magazine\u2019s website or social media pages to see if a publication you are interested in is offering this promotion.<\/p>\n Or check your email inbox when it\u2019s time to renew your subscription.<\/p>\n We\u2019re big fans of Swagbucks<\/a> here at MoneyPantry.<\/p>\n It\u2019s a great way to earn gift cards to retailers and businesses many people shop.<\/p>\n Just use your SB to get a gift card to Amazon.<\/p>\n Then go to Amazon.com and type in \u201creusable grocery bags<\/a>\u201d in the search bar.<\/p>\n Then use the gift card you earned with your points to get the bags you want.<\/p>\n Walmart gift cards are available as well.<\/p>\n Or redeem your points for a PayPal gift card, and use it to purchase the bags.<\/p>\n Companies<\/a> love to give away items with their name and logo on them.<\/p>\n It\u2019s free advertising.<\/p>\n And they love to give these items away when they have booths at career expos, job fairs, local road races, or really any event where they have an official presence.<\/p>\n Just walk up to the booth or tent and strike up a conversation.<\/p>\n They\u2019ll probably hand you a bag and other freebies without you even having to ask.<\/p>\n You can probably find a list of expos and job fairs on the website or social media feed of your local chamber of commerce.<\/p>\n Also, check the websites and social media feeds of the major companies in your area.<\/p>\n Who says you have to search the web for freebie sites, go to the store, go to an event, or even leave the house to get reusable bags?<\/p>\n Why not make your own?<\/p>\n You probably have the necessary stuff to make one (or more) just lying around the house.<\/p>\n And you don\u2019t have to be a DIY master in order to make one.<\/p>\n All you really need is an Internet connection and a little bit of time.<\/p>\n Have a lot of old t-shirts you want to get rid of?<\/p>\n Don\u2019t throw them away, turn them into grocery bags!<\/p>\n Same with old pillowcases.<\/p>\n YouTube has many videos<\/a> showing you how to make your own reusable grocery bags.<\/p>\n Or go to Pinterest<\/a> and see what other people have done.<\/p>\n It\u2019s a great way to give things just sitting around the house a new lease on life and save you some money in the process.<\/p>\n If you don\u2019t have the time to sift through freebies sites and other options mentioned above to get bags for free and can afford to spend a few bucks, there are a few ways you can get bags for really next to nothing.<\/p>\n Family Dollar, Dollar General, Dollar Tree and even online dollar stores like these<\/a>, sell reusable fabric grocery bags for pennies. So be sure to check them out.<\/p>\n
\n<\/p>\n3. Take advantage of store loyalty programs<\/span><\/h3>\n
4. Look for specials offering free gift cards<\/span><\/h3>\n
5. Use your Rewards Card<\/span><\/h3>\n
6. Buy a new or renew your existing magazine subscription<\/span><\/h3>\n
7. Use Swagbucks to get free bags<\/span><\/h3>\n
8. Go to Expos, Job Fairs & other similar events<\/span><\/h3>\n
9. Make your own bag<\/span><\/h3>\n
Buy Cheap Reusable Totes<\/span><\/h2>\n
10 Hit the Thrift & Dollar Stores<\/span><\/h3>\n