On March 1, New York became the third state to ban single-use plastic bags, following California and Hawaii. As someone who’s lived in the city for over eight years, I can cosign how common it is to spot a plastic bag, drifting through the wind (hi, Katy Perry)—and littering streets or getting caught in trees. Aside from the oil it takes to produce them, plastic bags pollute our oceans and end up in the stomachs of sea creatures, which is reason enough to ditch them for good.

At the moment, most grocers and retailers are offering five-cent paper bags as an alternative, but why not take it a step further and avoid single-use bags altogether? Whether the ban is enacted in your state or not, going reusable is one small step to make a real impact—and it doesn’t have to mean carrying that dusty tote under your bed, either. In an effort to curb pollution but still keep it cute, we found 10 of the best reusable shopping bags out there. Add one (or a few) to your cart, and promptly brag to your friend about how chic and green you are—then make them buy one too!