Reuse of Paper Bags and Shoppers: 'For Gifts,' 'Sub-Bags,' and 'Garbage Collection' are Top Uses! What are the Criteria for Choosing and Reuse Scenarios?
A survey conducted among 737 men and women nationwide revealed the actual state of paper bag and shopper reuse. 51.6% have experience reusing them, with 'for gifts,' 'as a sub-bag,' and 'for garbage collection' being the main purposes. The criteria for choosing and reuse scenarios were also investigated, suggesting new value for paper bags against the backdrop of increasing environmental awareness.
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## ■ Paper Bags and Shoppers: Discard or Keep? Investigating the Reality of Reuse
Paper bags and shoppers received when shopping.
Many people have probably kept them without discarding them, especially those with stylish designs or sturdy construction.
In recent years, with the spread of charges for plastic bags, the movement to reuse paper bags for other purposes has also expanded.
So, how many people actually reuse paper bags and shoppers?
And what criteria do they use to choose bags for reuse, and in what situations do they utilize them?
Therefore, this time, in collaboration with Kumabukuro, an original paper bag specialty store in Kumamoto, we conducted a survey on "Reuse of Paper Bags and Shoppers" targeting 737 men and women nationwide.
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"Survey on Reuse of Paper Bags and Shoppers" Survey Overview
Survey method: Online questionnaire
Survey period: March 24, 2026 - March 31, 2026
Respondents: Men and women nationwide
Valid responses: 737 samples
Questions:
Question 1: Have you ever reused paper bags or shoppers received when shopping?
Question 2: How did you reuse them?
Question 3: What are your criteria for choosing paper bags or shoppers to reuse?
Question 4: Please tell us the reason.
Question 5: When do you reuse paper bags or shoppers?
Question 6: Please tell us the reason.
* In principle, figures are rounded to the second decimal place, so the total may not be 100%.
## ■ 51.6% responded that they have "reused paper bags or shoppers"
First, we asked if they had ever reused paper bags or shoppers received when shopping.
Paper bags and shoppers received when shopping.
Many people have probably kept them without discarding them, especially those with stylish designs or sturdy construction.
In recent years, with the spread of charges for plastic bags, the movement to reuse paper bags for other purposes has also expanded.
So, how many people actually reuse paper bags and shoppers?
And what criteria do they use to choose bags for reuse, and in what situations do they utilize them?
Therefore, this time, in collaboration with Kumabukuro, an original paper bag specialty store in Kumamoto, we conducted a survey on "Reuse of Paper Bags and Shoppers" targeting 737 men and women nationwide.
* When quoting the content of this press release, please do the following:
・State that the source is "Survey by NEXER Co., Ltd. and Kumabukuro"
・Install a link to Kumabukuro (https://fukuro-mart.net/)
"Survey on Reuse of Paper Bags and Shoppers" Survey Overview
Survey method: Online questionnaire
Survey period: March 24, 2026 - March 31, 2026
Respondents: Men and women nationwide
Valid responses: 737 samples
Questions:
Question 1: Have you ever reused paper bags or shoppers received when shopping?
Question 2: How did you reuse them?
Question 3: What are your criteria for choosing paper bags or shoppers to reuse?
Question 4: Please tell us the reason.
Question 5: When do you reuse paper bags or shoppers?
Question 6: Please tell us the reason.
* In principle, figures are rounded to the second decimal place, so the total may not be 100%.
## ■ 51.6% responded that they have "reused paper bags or shoppers"
First, we asked if they had ever reused paper bags or shoppers received when shopping.