Luxury 6 Alternatives To Single Use Plastic Bags Join the war on waste. By Danielle Pinkus Luxury Join the war on waste. By Danielle Pinkus Previous article 8 Things FW Is Loving Right Now Next article 8 comebacks to 8 common criticisms of the gender pay gap Plastic has never been so unfashionable. As we collectively wage our war on this environmentally detrimental material, here are six chic plastic bag alternatives to throw over your shoulder and go. 1 Gorman Take Everywhere Tote This Gorman cotton canvas tote bag is an FW staff favourite for it’s take anywhere chameleon magic. From a practical farmer’s market companion to a good-looking gym tote, buy this shopper and it’ll never leave your side. GORMAN HOLIDAY TOTE, $59 2 Mur Lifestyle String Thing Since 1860, string bags have been the go-to carrier for Parisians collecting their weekly provisions from markets and grocery stores. Strong, stretchy, compact and practical — you can’t go wrong. Parisian cotton net bag, $15 3 Baggu Bright And Bold Made from rip-stop nylon, this compact and reusable shopping bag goes the distance in the grocery store holding two to three single-use plastic grocery bags’ worth of stuff. When not in use, it folds up flat to throw in your handbag. Baggu reusable bag in grapefruit, $19.95 4 Palorosa Ethical Plastic Architect and design consultant Cecilia Pirani has reimagined the hand woven multi-colored tote carried by women of Guatemala with her brand Palorosa. Made from recycled plastic fibers, just like the originals, Palorosa offers a designer take in a variety of shapes and colours. Palorosa Chilca basket bag, $140 5 Noro Bohemian From the beach to the market, Noro Paris offers well-made bags with bohemian vibes. The handy work of Parisian fashion designer Claire Lefort, the brand was created in the Saint-Germain-des-Prés district and is made from 100 per cent natural fibers like rafia, sisal and seagrass and cotton. Noro Torchon Cabas,$190 6 UASHMAMA Lunch Lady Lunch date or work date, lunch bag or clutch, this bag covers it all. Made from paper that feels a lot like leather, it easily trumps the green and red reusable bags on offer at the supermarket. UASHMAMA lunch bag, $79.95 7 Olli Ella Roll With It Warning: this chic wheelie basket will turn you into a walking Instagram moment, but it’s also super practical with plenty of room for a big haul of goods. Olli Ella Big Luggy basket, $175 Best Of Future Women Travel How to experience Byron Bay according to your personality By Patti Andrews Culture Five perfect strangers By Patti Andrews Culture Maxine Beneba Clarke on the value of time By Madison Howarth Culture Clare Bowditch on knowing your worth By Madison Howarth Culture Jamila Rizvi finds a room of her own By Madison Howarth Culture What drives Clementine Ford to stand up and Fight Like A Girl? By Mel Fulton Luxury The euphoria of makeup that highlights, and does not erase By Sally Spicer Style Four easy ways to shop sustainably with Lucianne Tonti By Bojana Kos Your inbox just got smarter If you’re not a member, sign up to our newsletter to get the best of Future Women in your inbox.