What's the polite way to tell the store cashier "Thanks, but no thanks" when he or she offers you a plastic bag for your purchase? In most situations, "Thanks, but no thanks" works like a charm. But as fashion illustrator Julia Durgee explains, there are more than a few ways for you to have a little fun when turning down another ocean-and-landfill-clogging piece of plastic. She's also included a few fun (and scary) facts about plastic, just in case you are still struggling to rid yourself of the wasteful habit.

What's your secret for remembering to bring reusable bags to the store with you?
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