Paper or Plastic?

In other words, plastic bags are cheaper to produce than paper bags. They don’t leak and take less space to transport and store. Plastic bags cost the store owner 1 cent each, versus 4 cents for a paper bag.

An unfortunate side effect of this “plastic bag economy” is that plastic bags are now everywhere. They’re stuffed in cabinets and drawers. They hang on doorknobs and drawer pulls. They’re used to pack lunches, transport wet clothes and pick up pet droppings. But mostly, they’re stuffed into other unused plastic bags waiting to be reused as trash can liners. They’re probably the most reused item around the house.

A few of the products we offer at City Mill are specifically designed to use plastic grocery bags, so you save money and reduce waste.

The simplehuman® Upright Grocery Bag Holder has a slim shape that fits in a cabinet or on a counter. Its stainless steel body holds up to 50 plastic grocery bags—simply tuck them into the top opening, and pull them out from the wide dispensing area on the front.

The simplehuman® Cabinet Mount Trash System is ideal for the kitchen—its chrome-plated, steel frame easily mounts to the inside of a cabinet door with just four screws. A convenient, integrated bag holder on the frame neatly stores and dispenses up to 50 plastic bags, so they’re handy and within reach when you need them. To reuse bags for trash disposal, simply slip the handles of any standard-size grocery bag onto the frame for a perfect fit.

The simplehuman® Profile Step Can has a sleek, narrow shape that is perfect for a tight spot next to a toilet or under a desk. The stainless steel can features an innovative removable bucket that is designed for use with standard-size plastic grocery bags. The handles of the bag hook easily onto the side tabs of the bucket for a secure fit.