PLARN is interesting stuff.  I have not actually used it myself yet, but I did buy a bag made this way, last fall at the church money-raising sale.  The ladies of my church get together several times every year with bake sales, craft sales, jewelry sales, rummage sales, etc., and we give the money to different local charities like the Women's Shelter, the local Indian Schools, etc.  The kids also get some of the craft items (like book bags and tote bags) and they LOVE them.

But this idea is really unique and helps you figure out what to do with ALLLL those plastic bags you save but don't know what to do with! 

https://www.repeatcrafterme.com/2012/05/plarn-tote-bag.html