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Reduce, Reuse and Recycle Your Bags

At Kowalski's, we recognize the importance of offering sustainable options for transporting groceries from your cart to your kitchen counter. That's why we're proud to offer a variety of bag choices along with several in-store programs that make it easy to reuse and recycle your shopping bags.

Plastic Bag Facts - Did you know that our plastic bags are recyclable in all of our markets? Plastic Bag Facts - Did you know that our plastic bags are recyclable in all of our markets?

Kowalski's partners with Merrick, Inc., to offer plastic bag recycling in all our stores. We accept used plastic shopping bags, bubble wrap, newspaper sleeves, clean food storage bags, and other types of #2 and #4 plastic bags. All these plastic bags get turned into decking material and patio furniture! Look for the recycling bin near the front of the store.


 

Paper Bag Facts - Extend the life of our paper bags by reusing them again and again, as they take 4x more energy to produce than plastic Paper Bag Facts - Extend the life of our paper bags by reusing them again and again, as they take 4x more energy to produce than plastic

Our customers love our durable paper bags, which are made from 100% post-consumer waste. To get the most out of them, we encourage you to bring them back to the store and reuse them over and over again.

Reusable Bag Facts - When used 3 times per week, your reusable bag pays for itself in about 3 months Reusable Bag Facts - When used 3 times per week, your reusable bag pays for itself in about 3 months

Our stylish vinyl and canvas reusable bags are also eco-conscious alternatives to single-use grocery bags. They are machine washable and will hold up well to long-term use.

Reusable Bag Facts - Our canvas bags are made in Minnesota Reusable Bag Facts - Our canvas bags are made in Minnesota

Our quality canvas bags are made right in Grand Rapids, Minnesota!

Reusable Bag Facts - Reuse any bag to receive 5 cents back, or reinvest to protect our environment through a donation to Great River Greening Reusable Bag Facts - Reuse any bag to receive 5 cents back, or reinvest to protect our environment through a donation to Great River Greening

When you bring in your own grocery bags, you'll get 5¢ back for each bag you use. Alternatively, you can opt to donate your discount to Great River Greening, a nonprofit that works to conserve and restore local land and water resources. Click here to learn more about this organization.