Reusable bags travel more easily when their handles are contained. A loose handle tuck can make a soft bag compact without creating a complicated folding ritual.
Start with a ready bag
Empty the bag and inspect it for anything left inside. Clean and dry it according to its care instructions when needed. Lay it flat, with the handles extended and the corners roughly aligned.
Fold to the usual storage space
Fold the sides inward and bring the bottom up in broad sections. Tuck the handles around the bundle only if the bag's shape allows it without stretching. Structured bags may work better stored flat.
Keep the bundle count small
Place a few ready bags beside the usual departure point and store extras elsewhere. Avoid tight knots in the handles; they take time to undo and can make an otherwise useful bag unpleasant to carry.
What would you change to make shopping bags folded around their own handles work in your home?
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