supersurgilator
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I just wondered if any of you use the cloth grocery bags or if you still get the plastic bags at the store. If you get plastic, what do you use them for.
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dj-gabriele
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Plastic bags are outlawed in Europe!
You can only get paper bags at around 20-50 cent or plastic-like, corn derived, ones at usually 10-20 cents. (In Italy)
Most of the people I know either reusable bags or bring the trolley to the car and unload in bins that have in the trunk, when they forget usually get the corn-plastic ones, they make an horrible smell! I wonder why it has to be that way!
I personally have a couple of plastic reusable bags that compress in less space than a closed hand and are very appropriate for the task as I go shopping for grocery on foot as the supermarket is down the road.
You can only get paper bags at around 20-50 cent or plastic-like, corn derived, ones at usually 10-20 cents. (In Italy)
Most of the people I know either reusable bags or bring the trolley to the car and unload in bins that have in the trunk, when they forget usually get the corn-plastic ones, they make an horrible smell! I wonder why it has to be that way!
I personally have a couple of plastic reusable bags that compress in less space than a closed hand and are very appropriate for the task as I go shopping for grocery on foot as the supermarket is down the road.
Plastic bags are in the process of being banned here in town.
I usually ask for paper, but both are recyclable. The problem is that people aren't very good about recycling the plastic ones. They're blowing up against fences and into the landscape and generally cause a significant litter problem. I recycle most of my plastic bags and just keep a small stash of them on hand to use around the house as needed.
I'm not looking forward to having to bring my own canvas or cloth bags to the store with me, but I guess in these parts people will have to get used to it. I've got the bags already, as they've been being used as give-away items and advertising schwag for quite a while around here.
What are all of the dog-walkers supposed to do once plastic bags are banned?
I usually ask for paper, but both are recyclable. The problem is that people aren't very good about recycling the plastic ones. They're blowing up against fences and into the landscape and generally cause a significant litter problem. I recycle most of my plastic bags and just keep a small stash of them on hand to use around the house as needed.
I'm not looking forward to having to bring my own canvas or cloth bags to the store with me, but I guess in these parts people will have to get used to it. I've got the bags already, as they've been being used as give-away items and advertising schwag for quite a while around here.
What are all of the dog-walkers supposed to do once plastic bags are banned?
amyswasher
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Same here
They are being banned in September.
They are being banned in September.
Usually I get plastic, but sometimes paper when I go to Kroger or Meijer. Many times when I go to GFS, I get my purchases put in cardboard boxes, as they have them by the registers.
I reuse them either for trash, or to put my swim trunks and wet towel in at the gym.[this post was last edited: 3/27/2011-19:09]
I reuse them either for trash, or to put my swim trunks and wet towel in at the gym.[this post was last edited: 3/27/2011-19:09]
washernoob
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We always get plastic. My mom was not happy about them trying to push to charge for them.
We often have around 15 grocery bags each trip. Thats a lot for those canvas bags, that are always way over priced.
Its kind of funny that when you are forced to buy something, how the price goes up!
We often have around 15 grocery bags each trip. Thats a lot for those canvas bags, that are always way over priced.
Its kind of funny that when you are forced to buy something, how the price goes up!
ronhic
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We're predominantly a 'Green Bag' family here....It is rare that I don't have at least 6 in the car at any time....
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hoover1100
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Always
Try to take reusable bags, environmental benefits aside, they're bigger and easier to carry, especially when you're walking to the shops, which I do most of the time.
There are times when taking bags completely escapes my mind, I always feel guilty using those wasteful plastic ones.
They don't charge for them here yet unfortunately, so you still get people who get loads of plastic bags, but that's becoming more and more infrequent.
The plastic bags are now kept under the cashier's counter, so you can't just help yourself anymore, with a bit of luck, they'll charge for them in the near future.
Matt[this post was last edited: 3/27/2011-19:48]
Try to take reusable bags, environmental benefits aside, they're bigger and easier to carry, especially when you're walking to the shops, which I do most of the time.
There are times when taking bags completely escapes my mind, I always feel guilty using those wasteful plastic ones.
They don't charge for them here yet unfortunately, so you still get people who get loads of plastic bags, but that's becoming more and more infrequent.
The plastic bags are now kept under the cashier's counter, so you can't just help yourself anymore, with a bit of luck, they'll charge for them in the near future.
Matt[this post was last edited: 3/27/2011-19:48]
plastic 10 to 20 ct
plastic from renewable sources (corn starch and such) free to 10 ct
plastic with polyurethane foam layer (to insulate frozen foods) 30 to 50 ct
fabric, reusable (linen or similar) 50 to 1.00 €
thin and small plastic (chemist's or ethnic food shops) for free
Collapsible plastic baskets: 2,50 to 4 €, at the cashiers or in DIY markets.
All of them are readily available at the conveyor belt at the cashiers, just pick one and add it to your purchased items.
I tend to use my backpack or when going by car I have a collapsible plastic basket but when I walk I try to fold a fabric bag from my home and stick it in the back pocket of my jeans. Once I forget it I feel somewhat sorry for my stupidity of not having thought about it. Then I grab a plastic bag, too (unfortunately).
Reuses:
Plastic and thin plastic: As garbage bags.
Fabric: I have them all around the house to bundle up "loose items" like clothespins, garden clippers, cash receipts and such stuff or I stuff my toothpaste, shaver and comb in them when I am travelling "lightweight".
plastic from renewable sources (corn starch and such) free to 10 ct
plastic with polyurethane foam layer (to insulate frozen foods) 30 to 50 ct
fabric, reusable (linen or similar) 50 to 1.00 €
thin and small plastic (chemist's or ethnic food shops) for free
Collapsible plastic baskets: 2,50 to 4 €, at the cashiers or in DIY markets.
All of them are readily available at the conveyor belt at the cashiers, just pick one and add it to your purchased items.
I tend to use my backpack or when going by car I have a collapsible plastic basket but when I walk I try to fold a fabric bag from my home and stick it in the back pocket of my jeans. Once I forget it I feel somewhat sorry for my stupidity of not having thought about it. Then I grab a plastic bag, too (unfortunately).
Reuses:
Plastic and thin plastic: As garbage bags.
Fabric: I have them all around the house to bundle up "loose items" like clothespins, garden clippers, cash receipts and such stuff or I stuff my toothpaste, shaver and comb in them when I am travelling "lightweight".
jerrod6
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I use reuseable grocery bags. I have six of them and I have one large thermal bag for cold or frozen items. I take these to the stores when I go. Once a month I leave them home and request paper bays. I used them to recycle daily newspapers
A mix of plastic and cloth bags here.
I like plastic bags, and reuse them, once. I reuse them when I scoop Rosa's cat boxes (Yes, boxes. It's a l-o-n-g story,) I use the plastic bags. So do many of my cat owning friends.
I almost always take one or two canvas bags with me to the store, and what won't fit into the canvas bags, goes in plastic. Therefore, I would say I am light green in this particular matter.
In other ways, I am more green, like in lighting--either flourescent(sp) or halogen.
Lawrence/Maytagbear
I like plastic bags, and reuse them, once. I reuse them when I scoop Rosa's cat boxes (Yes, boxes. It's a l-o-n-g story,) I use the plastic bags. So do many of my cat owning friends.
I almost always take one or two canvas bags with me to the store, and what won't fit into the canvas bags, goes in plastic. Therefore, I would say I am light green in this particular matter.
In other ways, I am more green, like in lighting--either flourescent(sp) or halogen.
Lawrence/Maytagbear
Plastic from the store. I used them when cleaning the cats' litter boxes.
mrb627
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Cloth Bags
I purchased 4 of the store branded cloth bags about a year ago. 99 cents a piece. Each cloth bag is equal to 3 plastic bags.
Plus, they make for a sensible and checp gift bag!
Malcolm
I purchased 4 of the store branded cloth bags about a year ago. 99 cents a piece. Each cloth bag is equal to 3 plastic bags.
Plus, they make for a sensible and checp gift bag!
Malcolm
My state is considered one of the most "environmental friendly" in my country.
Decades ago most people started using fabric bags or even reusing the plastic bags. I remember more than 20 years ago I bought a few fabric (denim) bags that I still use today.
Nowadays, most of the supermarkets here don't charge for the biodegradable plastic bags (they smell like ashtrays) but they offer proportional discounts if you bring your own bags or refuse to use the bags. (a few cents off)
Every time i go to the supermarket (once a month and fill the trunk) i always get 4 or 5 biodegradable bags to reuse them as trash bags in the bathroom.
usually my bathroom's trash bin should be emptied only once a week or two as I don't use toilet papers and the only trash in it are used cotton balls or swabs.
Decades ago most people started using fabric bags or even reusing the plastic bags. I remember more than 20 years ago I bought a few fabric (denim) bags that I still use today.
Nowadays, most of the supermarkets here don't charge for the biodegradable plastic bags (they smell like ashtrays) but they offer proportional discounts if you bring your own bags or refuse to use the bags. (a few cents off)
Every time i go to the supermarket (once a month and fill the trunk) i always get 4 or 5 biodegradable bags to reuse them as trash bags in the bathroom.
usually my bathroom's trash bin should be emptied only once a week or two as I don't use toilet papers and the only trash in it are used cotton balls or swabs.
ronhic
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Whirlpolf...
I have to say that we have at least 15, possibly 20, of those crates...
I had never seen them before I went to Germany at Easter in 2002...and brought several back to the UK with me (thankfully, we drove)....I bought several more in Lidl and all of them came back with us to Australia in 2004....
...so of course, I can now buy them here....they are FAB in cupboards, as a washing basket, when going to self-cater holiday accommodation and storage....
I have to say that we have at least 15, possibly 20, of those crates...
I had never seen them before I went to Germany at Easter in 2002...and brought several back to the UK with me (thankfully, we drove)....I bought several more in Lidl and all of them came back with us to Australia in 2004....
...so of course, I can now buy them here....they are FAB in cupboards, as a washing basket, when going to self-cater holiday accommodation and storage....
I still use the plastic bags. I"m not looking forward to when the alternatives will have to be used. What frustrates me is I never know how much I'm going to end up bringing hoome when I go to the store, so I could never anticipate how many I would have to take ona grocery run. My boss apparently uses all or some canvas bags because she said she had to wash them the other day in her 5500 Neptune.
Amy unless I've missed something here, I don't think the ban is going state-wide in September, I thinnk that's just locally in Ft. Stockton.
Amy unless I've missed something here, I don't think the ban is going state-wide in September, I thinnk that's just locally in Ft. Stockton.
ptcruiser51
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Paper
My store still offers it. I pack myself so I can get as much in as possible=less trips from the car up steps outside. I'll use plastic for meats or vegetables. I use the paper for trash and the plastic gets taken back to the store for recycling next trip. Nothing will keep kitties occupied for awhile more than an empty paper bag. When they're done playing they'll sleep on it.
My store still offers it. I pack myself so I can get as much in as possible=less trips from the car up steps outside. I'll use plastic for meats or vegetables. I use the paper for trash and the plastic gets taken back to the store for recycling next trip. Nothing will keep kitties occupied for awhile more than an empty paper bag. When they're done playing they'll sleep on it.
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Here on the Miss Coast I have not heard "paper or plastic" in many years; maybe 1/2 decade. Unless one brings a bag; goods will be in plastic; and burgers to go in paper sacks.iung
At my own business for the few small things I sell we use paper bags.
Seeing somebody use a cloth bag is rare.
When in California 12 years ago I typically got paper bags with my grocery purchases.
Here the token plastic bags one gets degrade in a few years, if one uses them for storage of some bolts the bag will break a few years later once picked up. The plastic must be a variant to degrade quickly.
Here I always save the plastic bags and have 1000's of usage for them; often in the ongoing Katrina house rebuild. " the buffer" of bags is kept in a drawer.
At my own business for the few small things I sell we use paper bags.
Seeing somebody use a cloth bag is rare.
When in California 12 years ago I typically got paper bags with my grocery purchases.
Here the token plastic bags one gets degrade in a few years, if one uses them for storage of some bolts the bag will break a few years later once picked up. The plastic must be a variant to degrade quickly.
Here I always save the plastic bags and have 1000's of usage for them; often in the ongoing Katrina house rebuild. " the buffer" of bags is kept in a drawer.
xraytech
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For me it depends on where I'm shopping as to what I get, if its Giant Eagle or Wal-Hell its plastic, if its Aldi I get no bags and just put the items in a xerox paper box located in my trunk, if its Shop N Save I always get paper in plastic, and at restaurant depot I carefully select sturdy boxes for the small items in my order.
The plastic bags are used as garbage bags in the bathrooms, paper is used when carrying things somewhere and also used to drain foods on when deep frying, and used as a slightly larger garbage bag.
I wont buy those cloth-like bags they sell at the check stands, if it ever comes to where I cant get my paper or plastic I will fashion my own designer bags on my trusty Singer out of attractive vintage fabrics
The plastic bags are used as garbage bags in the bathrooms, paper is used when carrying things somewhere and also used to drain foods on when deep frying, and used as a slightly larger garbage bag.
I wont buy those cloth-like bags they sell at the check stands, if it ever comes to where I cant get my paper or plastic I will fashion my own designer bags on my trusty Singer out of attractive vintage fabrics
