Does Trader Joe's Still Give Customers Rewards For Reusable Grocery Bags?

TJ's still pushes reusable bags

Although the Trader Joe's raffle for bringing your own bag has concluded—without any indication of a potential revival—there are still numerous opportunities to score significant savings while shopping at TJ's. Remarkably, even amidst rising inflation, Trader Joe's maintains its low prices, largely by eliminating the middleman and sourcing products directly from its own suppliers. (Insider tip: Savvy food enthusiasts have discovered that many of Trader Joe's "private label" items are produced by well-known brands, just rebranded with a TJ's label.)

While the financial incentive for bringing your own bags may no longer exist, the chain continues to emphasize eco-friendliness by offering a variety of charming reusable totes near the checkout. Some of these, like the Trader Joe's mini totes, have sold out in record time after gaining a devoted following. However, TJ's commitment to promoting reusable bags is far from a recent trend. With the average American using an astonishing 365 plastic bags each year, the retailer has long sought to address customers' dependence on single-use plastics. Trader Joe's introduced its first reusable tote in 1977, demonstrating that the retailer has prioritized sustainability from the very start—raffle or no raffle.