Here's a hands-on activity for all ages: reusable shopping bags! This activity is great to keep young students engaged but also is also great for the whole family. They are eco-friendly because they reduce plastic and textile waste. Learn how to make them below!
Materials: T-Shirt (any size but preferably adult size S-M), scissors, and markers.
Step1: First, lay your shirt flat on a smooth surface like a table or floor. If your shirt has a design you want your bag to show off, flip your shirt inside out before laying it down, like mine!
Step 3: Cut a straight line along the bottom of the shirt around one inch above the hem. Do not throw away the excess, we will need it in the next step.
Step 4: Make one cut on the excess fabric so it is one long piece instead of an oval.
Step Five: Gather the bottom part of the shirt in a fist. Use the excess fabric from step 4 to tie around the gathered end of the shirt. Make sure to tie it really tight!
Step 6: Flip the shirt inside out and enjoy your new reusable bag! If you have a plain shirt, you can decorate it with markers, too!
*It is important to note that many grocery stores are not allowing reusable bags to be used in stores at this time, however, they will most likely be usable in the future.*
Helpful resource:
https://www.sprep.org/attachments/Publications/FactSheet/plasticbags.pdf
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