Earlier this year, Bottega Veneta released their "Raw Paper Leather Top-Handle Bag," a handbag that looks identical to a paper grocery bag with a hefty price tag of $1,900 for the small bag and ...

Paper bags, however, are not necessarily a better choice. They come with their own list of environmental caveats, as do reusable totes. Here are some of the things to keep in mind for making an ...