Giant Eagle is Changing its Grocery Bags … Again
May 19, 2025 | 1 min to read
Giant Eagle is switching back to plastic bags, opting for a more sustainable version made from 75% recycled material. This decision follows customer feedback for a sturdier option for carrying heavier items, which led to the introduction of fabric bags in May 2024. The grocery chain originally intended to reduce single-use plastics with these fabric bags but now aims to balance sustainability with practicality by returning to plastic that has a lesser environmental impact.
Giant Eagle is switching back to plastic bags, but with a twist.
The Pittsburgh-based grocery chain is replacing its fabric reusable bags with an option that’s more sustainable than normal single-use plastic bags. The news ones are made from 75% recycled material.
Giant Eagle introduced the fabric bags in May 2024 after customers reported wanting a sturdier option than paper bags to carry heavier items. The fabric bags were also introduced as part of a broader effort to reduce single-use plastics.
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