With the introduction of a 5 pence charge for plastic bags in England, you need a solution to use reusable bags to replace them. The IMBS Reusable Trolley Bag is a simple solution. It operates by simply clipping onto the sides of the trolley. The bag opens up into a rigid bag with upright sides, which you can put your shopping. Because it clips to the side of the trolley, it leaves both hands free to pack away the shopping. After you have left the supermarket you can simply, unclip it and take it to your car or carry it home with you. It seems to carry the equivalent of two plastic bags worth of shopping.
This reusable supermarket trolley bag, can be, used anywhere. It is large and you can fill it up with all your groceries. It comes with a tie bag into which you can fold it up and then store it away. This pouch is handy to keep the bag tidy when not in use. The carrier bag closes by using a drawstring. The bag is made of black nylon and is 37cm. The pouch is similar to that used to hold an umbrella.
The bags appear to be made of sturdy material similar to umbrella are made from. Because it is foldable, you do not have to struggle with multiple plastic bags or a bulky shopping trolley. The bag is lightweight. You can use them in shallow trollies or the regular trollies. Two bags will sit comfortable together in a supermarket trolley.
The bags handles consist of two metal rods to which the manufacturer has well stitched the fabric. It has four metal clasps, which attach the bag to the trolley. The trolley bag is approximately 35cm deep.
The Velcro strip around the handle makes it comfortable to carry. You can close the handles together with the Velcro so this makes it easier for carrying. Does not dig into your hand as you are walking
It allows you to organise your shopping saving you time and money at the checkout. It is easy to clean. Will fit most standard shopping trolleys. It keeps items clean rather than just putting them straight into unhygienic shopping trollies. The bag has two internal zipper bags one large one which could be used for storing frozen goods, one of which can be used to store smaller items such as toiletries and the other items like coins or coupons.
As you are using a reusable bag, you do not have to use plastic bags and are therefore helping to save the environment.
The bag is large and spacious. It clips easily to the side of the trolley and is easy to carry. You can carry come the bags if you do not have a car. The bag clips to the side of the trolley with metal clamps.
It is a better solution than buying bags for life. The supermarkets advertise that they will replace them if they break, but this is no good as they usually break while to you are on the way home.
It is best to buy two of these bags rather than one if you are looking to use them for completing the weekly shopping. They are useful if you just want to pop into the supermarket to pick up a few items.
Useful as now days all supermarkets charge 5 pence for a plastic bag. You can use it as a trolley bag and a shopping bag.
Pros of IMBS Reusable Shopping Trolley Bag
A good quality bag better than others I have had in the past. You get extra which do not come with other bags, Including two internal zipped pockets for smaller item and a carrier bag
Lightweight but heavy-duty bag.
Makes packing the shopping a lot easier and quicker. Do not have to rush to pack everything while trying to open plastic bags.
Do not have to keep paying the costs of plastic bags
Cons of IMBS Reusable Shopping Trolley Bag
The metal for clasps may be a little two pliable as it bends by hand and could break of or snap at a later stage.
Sometimes customers complain on receipt of the bag smelling a bit and they have to wash it before using
Specifications
Manufacturer: IMBS
Model Number: IMBS-OG-0456
Colour: Black
Dimensions: 38cm x 9cm x 7cm?
Approx Size. 55cm (L) x 48cm (W) x 35cm (H)?
Material: Oxford Fabric