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ACME Bags™ Workhorse, Eco-Circle 100% Recycled Fabric
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ACME Bags™ Workhorse, Eco-Circle 100% Recycled Fabric

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Recent Customer Reviews

29 reviews Average 4.6 out of 5:
Jackie S - 01/2010 Rating:
I am giving the ACME Bags Workhorse a 5-star rating. How can you not love this bag.....it really is a workhorse! Plus it fits in my fairly small purse, and that is a must! I could not shop without it! ... more
Thomas B - 01/2010 Rating:
We bought a few of these bags to give at Christmas time and kept one for ourselves. We have several of the older version of the Workhorse, which has performed very well. This new bag is a little deepe ... more
Kristin B - 01/2010 Rating:
This bag is a workhorse! Great for groceries. It is very durable, holds a lot and you can't beat that it folds up small to in my pocket. Highly recommend.
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Why It Gets Our Seal of Approval


  • The 1st ultra-compact made from innovative Eco Circle fabric - a closed-loop, cradle-to-cradle recycling system for polyester products
  • Made with 100% recycled post-consumer PET (plastic bottles, polyester fibers, etc.) - Same strength and durability of virgin nylon, no petroleum
  • Designed to fit over supermarket checkout frames
  • Opens to full sized bag that holds over 25 lbs.
  • Folds into tiny sack attached to inside of the bag
  • Milled in Japan, assembled in China with Fair Labor/Fair Wage
  • 1% for the Planet Member
  • Backed by the ACME Bags® Lifetime Guarantee
  • Also available with long handles
  • High volume orders


After two years of development, we’re proud to introduce the newest version of our best-selling Workhorse bag, made of 100% post-consumer recycled fibers. Made with Eco Circle fabric - a closed-loop, cradle-to-cradle recycling system for polyester products - this bag is the pinnacle of our efforts to push the envelope with sustainable performance materials.

In 2002 we introduced our innovative ACME Bags® Workhorse; replacing thousands of disposable plastic bags with each one. Its unique design - based on the classic plastic shopping bag - proved to be a customer favorite, and paved the way for ultra compact bags from companies like Baggu, Flip & Tumble and ChicoBag.


Product Details

Dimensions:
2" x 4" x 2" pouch
21" H (including handles) x 16" W x 6" D unfolded

Design & Functionality
Just like the original ACME Bags™ Workhorse 1500, our Eco Circle Workhorse has a truly innovative feature - it folds into its own mini-sack attached inside the bag. Once stuffed into its pouch, it measures only 2" x 4" x 2", easily fitting into the palm of your hand and small enough to stash in a purse or pocket so you will always have one handy. Plus, it is impossible to lose the storage pouch since it's attached to the bag. Weighing in at only 2.0 ounces, these lightweights perform like champs. Each bag opens into a heavy-duty, water- and mildew-resistant 21"x 16" x 6" sack and holds up to 25 lbs. With this bag, you may never have to take a plastic shopping bag again.

Materials
Eco Circle provides a closed-loop recycling system for polyester products, producing a recycled polyester fiber with the same strength and durability as new fiber – but without the use of petroleum. This cradle-to-cradle system reduces trash production as well as oil consumption. The result is a high-quality polyester fabric, strong enough to hold up to 25 pounds, with a soft sheen and smooth texture. Click here to read more about what makes Eco Circle fabric so special.

Sustainability
Our wide range of reusable bags are built to last, which saves both money and natural resources. This bag can help you eliminate thousands of plastic bags over its lifetime, and choosing products made from 100% post-consumer recycled fiber promotes a more sustainable path for polyester. Because Eco Circle is a closed-loop recycling system, it eliminates waste and decreases oil consumption. For example, recycling 3000 shirts with Eco Circle will reduce energy consumption by 84% and CO2 emissions by 77%.

About ACME Bags™
Our award-winning, proprietary line of innovative reusable bags that are practical, stylish, durable and logo-free. All made from sustainable, high-performance materials and in accordance with fair labor / fair trade practices. All ACME Bag are backed by a 100% Lifetime Guarantee against defects in materials or construction. Read more...

About Eco Circle
Eco Circle is a closed-loop recycling system for used polyester products. The system employs the world's first technology for chemical recycling, which chemically decomposes polyester for conversion into new polyester raw materials that offer purity comparable to those derived from petroleum. Compared to developing polyester materials from petroleum, this repeatable recycling system reduces energy consumption and carbon dioxide emissions by approximately 80% each.

Care Instructions
Machine wash cold, drip dry

Volume/Wholesale Purchases
Like all items we produce, we can offer substantial discounts on High Volume Orders.

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Product Reviews

Average 4.6 out of 5:
29 Reviews
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Love them!
4 out of 4 customers found this review helpful

by Susan H - 12/2009

I have one in my purse and one in the car. I've gotten in the habit of pulling them out on a checkout line, so I try never to take a plastic bag from a store. I love that I don't have bags and bags of plastic around, waiting to be dropped off for recycling. It's a great feeling!!

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I am so happy to have these bags for grocery shopp
4 out of 4 customers found this review helpful

by Genevieve M - 10/2009

I am so happy to have these bags for grocery shopping. Even the clerks often comment on how strong/sturdy they seem to be. I've had a few occasions during which I only had a couple of bags and bought too many items, yet the bags always withstand the weight (now, whether or not I can lift them is another story). I have about 10 of these bags and have used them for several months. I haven't had a problem with any of them and the material is great because they can be cleaned pretty easily. I think my only issue with the bag (and why I didn't give it a 5 star rating) is the pouch in which the bags fold up. When I bought them it seemed like a brilliant way to be able to carry the bags in my purse when shopping, but quite honestly, it's such a pain to both tuck them in and untuck them when buying items, that I almost always just leave them as bags, throw them all into one and leave them that way. Other than that, I have been very pleased with these and would highly recommend them.

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Absolutely love this bag
4 out of 4 customers found this review helpful

by Aditi C - 09/2009

Absolutely love this bag. The fabric is so smooth and soft - totally not what I was expecting from a 100% recycled product! The little storage pouch that is sewn right into the bag is so convenient and the bag hardly weighs anything. I keep a few in my purse and never need to take a plastic bag!

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Love them, as always.
3 out of 3 customers found this review helpful

by JD S - 11/2009

These bags are terrific. I'm giving them as gifts.

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Great product!
3 out of 3 customers found this review helpful

by Jolene L - 11/2009

Great product! I recently discovered ACME bags and have been very pleased! Such a great thing to have handy and you can fit a lot in each bag!

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2 out of 2 customers found this review helpful

by Jenny Z - 12/2009

Great bag, and very cute colors :] Very durable, so it can withstand a decent amount of items to carry. Great way to end the use of plastic bags.

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It's made of a very nice and VERY sturdy fabric
2 out of 2 customers found this review helpful

by Anchalee P - 10/2009

It's made of a very nice and VERY sturdy fabric. The plastic has a very good feel to it. The bag is roomy. I like the foldable into bag design even though I keep it open most of the time.

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Would be perfect if it had handles long enough to
2 out of 2 customers found this review helpful

by Jennifer P - 10/2009

Would be perfect if it had handles long enough to loop over your shoulder. Otherwise great and never would have ordered because of such a blah color. I wish Envirosax were so tough.

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This is my new favorite bag!
2 out of 2 customers found this review helpful

by Jessica D - 10/2009

This is my new favorite bag! It's small enough to carry around everyday in my purse for when I need it. Great when I'm buying a few things from a grocery store or just need to take some items and don't want to use a plastic bag. Love love love it!

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lightweight and squishes easily into its own littl
2 out of 2 customers found this review helpful

by Anita M - 09/2009

lightweight and squishes easily into its own little pouch so I can keep it in my bag. sturdy and strong too. drawbacks: floppy, so it can be hard to fill, and handles are really short so you could never carry it on your shoulder. more pluses than minuses though - a keeper.

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Wonderful bag!
1 out of 1 customers found this review helpful

by Sean W - 01/2010

They might not be as cute as some others, but they are so compact when folded and carry a ton of groceries. My go to bag! Only wish they would sew a tab on the bag to "hang" it where the grocery store's bags are, so it was easier to load.

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Fantastic Shopping Bag!
1 out of 1 customers found this review helpful

by Lindsay M - 12/2009

I love these bags! They are VERY lightweight and fold up so small, but they are very sturdy and durable. I would recommend them to anyone! In fact, I bought several of them to give to family and friends for Christmas!

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Nice bag!
1 out of 1 customers found this review helpful

by Tamara P - 12/2009

This bag is good for shopping. It folds up nicely. It was free with purchase which is always nice! Thank you Reusablebags.com!

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Compares well to Chico bags
1 out of 1 customers found this review helpful

by Rosemary M - 12/2009

I have had both the conventional and recycled Chico bags, and this ACME bag is sturdier than the conventional Chico bag, and less stiff and crinkly than the recycled Chico bag. I wish it had an attached carabiner clip - a useful feature of the Chico bags.

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Great Bag! Compact, fits in my purse.
1 out of 1 customers found this review helpful

by Alyssa D - 12/2009

This is such a great bag! I just fold it up and stick it in my purse, and since most of the time I tend to forget bags when I'm just picking up a few things this bag is always there, so I don't have to use the plastic bags at the store. It's great for grocery shopping too. Very strong.

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