Is it such a bad idea to use plastic bags if we intend to reuse them as garbage bags? It seems that if we always use reusable shopping bags, we will end up having to purchase garbage bags. It doesn’t seem to make sense to purchase something that creates more waste.
I mostly forget reusable bags.. I keep extras with me but only one.. often buy them.. though leaving them at the door is good idea.. why didn’t I think of that!
I used to have Bagnesia (reusable bag amnesia) all the time too. Then I found a solution from http://www.bagnesia.com They have a handy reminder kit with items that help you remember your bags and it comes with it’s own compact reusable bag that I love- it’s become my favorite because I can easily keep it with me all the time!
I shop at Aldis, where you can reuse the same bags over and over. I use paper only, as I’m walking out with 8-10 bags. I feel good knowing I’ve been using the same bags for over 12 months now!
I have noticed that our local grocery store now uses biodegradable plastic bags. I am surprised that more companies have not followed suit. I guess they are all hesitant to risk spending an extra couple cents per bag.
Biodegradable bags are great, and I can see their purpose. People like to reuse grocery bags as small trash can bags. I’m not sure why more grocery stores haven’t started to support reusable bags just in terms of that it could save them money. Less bags, more profits. I would say besides reusable bags, having biodegradable bags are probably the next best thing. Thanks for bringing this up, I had no idea stores were starting to carry them.
Thats okay… soon enough I think we won’t have to worry about plastic bags, if I am not mistaken… I remember a consultant on going green told us at the university (where I study) that in a few years Plastic Bags will be banned. Is it true?
There are bans on plastic bags in several cities across America, but haven’t really made it past the local level. I have not heard anything about a state or federal wide ban, but it’s possible that we could see something like that in the next few years.
Some stores such as Trader Joes give incentives for bringing your own bag. I know that the one near me does a weekly drawing where you can enter if you bring your own bag. I think other stores may offer discounts.
I know that some stores charge you if you want a bag; I think Ikea does this. It sounds bad, but if you are charged for not bringing your own more people would bring their own. Just a thought.
Is it such a bad idea to use plastic bags if we intend to reuse them as garbage bags? It seems that if we always use reusable shopping bags, we will end up having to purchase garbage bags. It doesn’t seem to make sense to purchase something that creates more waste.
I usually end up buying new reusable bags if I forget mine. I use them for so many different things, I never have enough of them.
I mostly forget reusable bags.. I keep extras with me but only one.. often buy them.. though leaving them at the door is good idea.. why didn’t I think of that!
I used to have Bagnesia (reusable bag amnesia) all the time too. Then I found a solution from http://www.bagnesia.com They have a handy reminder kit with items that help you remember your bags and it comes with it’s own compact reusable bag that I love- it’s become my favorite because I can easily keep it with me all the time!
I shop at Aldis, where you can reuse the same bags over and over. I use paper only, as I’m walking out with 8-10 bags. I feel good knowing I’ve been using the same bags for over 12 months now!
Good advice I often get to the supermarket and I have forgotten them.
I have noticed that our local grocery store now uses biodegradable plastic bags. I am surprised that more companies have not followed suit. I guess they are all hesitant to risk spending an extra couple cents per bag.
Biodegradable bags are great, and I can see their purpose. People like to reuse grocery bags as small trash can bags. I’m not sure why more grocery stores haven’t started to support reusable bags just in terms of that it could save them money. Less bags, more profits. I would say besides reusable bags, having biodegradable bags are probably the next best thing. Thanks for bringing this up, I had no idea stores were starting to carry them.
Thats okay… soon enough I think we won’t have to worry about plastic bags, if I am not mistaken… I remember a consultant on going green told us at the university (where I study) that in a few years Plastic Bags will be banned. Is it true?
Till then,
Jean
There are bans on plastic bags in several cities across America, but haven’t really made it past the local level. I have not heard anything about a state or federal wide ban, but it’s possible that we could see something like that in the next few years.
It’s good idea of reusable bags. I don’t try it till now but i’ll buy reusable bag. It’s very helpful.
Some stores such as Trader Joes give incentives for bringing your own bag. I know that the one near me does a weekly drawing where you can enter if you bring your own bag. I think other stores may offer discounts.
I know that some stores charge you if you want a bag; I think Ikea does this. It sounds bad, but if you are charged for not bringing your own more people would bring their own. Just a thought.