Reusable bags help the Earth and save you money!

One easy way to decrease the amount of waste you produce is to use reusable shopping bags when going to the grocery store, farmer’s market, or even the mall! For some people getting in the habit of using a reusable bag takes some getting used to. Try to leave some in your car or purse at all times, that way you will always have one with you and ready to go. Below is a list of Helena stores that provide incentives for using reusable grocery bags.

Grocery Stores:

Real Foods (1096 Helena Ave) – You receive $0.10 for each bag you use, which they encourage you to donate to Montana Food Share. If you purchase a Real Foods bag and use that for your shopping trips, you will receive 1% off your entire purchase.

Safeway (611 N Montana Ave) – Every time you use a reusable shopping bag you will receive a coupon for 10% off any Bright Green product.

Van’s Thriftway (306 Euclid Ave) – You receive $0.05 for each bag you use, which can be donated to Montana Food Share.

Pharmacies:

CVS (526 Euclid and 603 N Montana Ave) – If you purchase a Green Bag Tag for $0.99 and place it on your bag, you will receive $1 CVS Extra Buck on every 4th visit. You must present the Green Bag Tag and your CVS Extra Care Card each time you use the bag to receive the rewards.

Other Stores:

Target (3303 N Montana Ave) – Every time you use a reusable bag you will receive a $0.05 coupon for use in the store.

If there are other stores that you know provide reusable bag incentives, let us know!