Between reused bags and reusable plastic tubs, you can eliminate plastic food bags from your shopping list.

The cost will be up to 15p per carrier - with no charge for reused bags.

They prefer to reward customers with loyalty points for reusing bags.

Reusing bags can make a big difference.

The decline of the vellum trade with the introduction of paper exacerbated the scarcity, increasing pressure to reuse material.

The most inspired green furnishings combine reused materials and quirky design flair, producing something new and exciting.

Total waste produced has also plummeted by 70% since 1995, and the business works in partnership with its suppliers to reuse materials such as carts for yarn.

Rare cases of birds reusing material from a nest to rebuild a nest at a new location have been noted.

Other cultures reuse materials, transporting them with them as they move.

The government wants to encourage shoppers to reuse plastic carrier bags or buy the more durable 'bags for life', which typically cost 10p.

Whether you opt for a reused plastic bag, a plastic water bottle or a sophisticated heated propagator to get plants going depends on your budget and your ethos.

Behavior such as reusing plastic utensils and zip top bags could be described as rasquache.