In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Boomerang Bags Volunteers went right to work sewing 1,000's of masks for health care according to health care setting guidelines. Thank you all for helping address the mask shortage and supporting our health care workers!

We are excited to announce that plans are in the works to start Boomerang Bags Sewing Bees up again in a safe manner in Fall 2021. Stay tuned for more details and check the Minneapolis Climate Action Facebook page and the Boomerang Bags Facebook Group for updates.

The Boomerang Bags program was started in Australia in 2013. Minneapolis Climate Action brought the program to the U.S. in 2017 and is now the U.S. headquarters. We have made over 1,000 reusable bags, so far! Scroll below for details, how the bees work and to RSVP.

​The Boomerang Bags movement is a network of local volunteers who work independently to reduce waste in their communities.
Donated fabrics diverted from landfills are sewn by volunteers into beautiful and unique reusable bags. These bags are placed in bins in stores and people are encouraged to "borrow & bring back" or reuse over and over.

These bags cut down on the need for single-use plastic and paper bags that are uneconomical and wasteful options for our communities, while also creating connection and community for our volunteers. 

Our Boomerang Bags bin at North Market in North Minneapolis!

Boomerang Bags bins are located in these Twin Cities stores for customers to use:
My North Market
4414 Humboldt Ave N, Minneapolis

Tare Market
2717 E. 38th St, Minneapolis 55406

Midtown Global Market
920 E. Lake St, Minneapolis 55407
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Keg and Case Market
​928 West 7th St, St. Paul 55102

We now have two locations and times for our Boomerang Bags Sewing Bees in Linden Hills and Kingfield neighborhoods!
Thanks to Kingfield Neighborhood Association for hosting the new sewing bee and for being a constant advocate for social justice and the environment!

Linden Hills Boomerang Bags Sewing Bees
The sewing bees are expected to begin again in Fall 2021, as we practice safety guidelines to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Stay tuned for more details.

​Email felicitybritton@gmail.com with any questions, to get a pattern for making bags at home or info on making masks.

Kingfield Boomerang Bags Sewing Bees
The sewing bees are temporarily on hold, as we practice safety guidelines to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Email sarah@kingfield.org with any questions, to get a pattern for making bags at home or info on making masks.

• Our "Sewing Bees" are held on the third Saturday of every month at the Linden Hills location and the third Tuesday of the month at our Kingfield location. (on hold - info above)
• Please RSVP below! We'll provide the snacks. While we have some sewing machines available, please bring your own machine if you want to sew. If not, don't worry. Feel free to bring an iron, scissors, fabric, or just yourself!
• All are welcome. We sincerely appreciate fabric donations, including reusable bags.
• Join our Facebook group to connect and get event updates and news.
• Please spread the word by sharing our Facebook event and bring anyone who might be interested. 

Check out our beautiful short documentary film about Boomerang Bags! Thank you to Felicity Britton for your commitment to reducing plastic waste, and to all our volunteers who sew these pieces of art every month.

Special thanks to Parker Creative for making the film!

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