Actually, the bags are much better than the idiotic plastic bags. I was so sick of the days when the bagger would put two items in every bag. Now I get an actual load in each bag and only have to carry three or four total. They’ve been doing this in Europe for decades, and it works well. BTW, the reusable bags only cost 99 cents where we live.
I’ve gotten several reusable bags free from a few retailers. I think it would be entirely fair to charge customers a small fee for using disposable bags from the store… but none of the grocery stores near me do that. They offer it as a free choice. I think most places do. Sometimes Deering veers a bit toward arguing with a straw man… like here.
We love our reusable bags. They’re stronger, hold more stuff, handy around the house, and we’ve never paid more than a dollar for them. AND some stores around our house even give us 5 or 6 cents credit for each one we use at the checkout.
grapfhics over 13 years ago
Now if they can just get rid of the shrink wrap in the meat department.
cdward over 13 years ago
Actually, the bags are much better than the idiotic plastic bags. I was so sick of the days when the bagger would put two items in every bag. Now I get an actual load in each bag and only have to carry three or four total. They’ve been doing this in Europe for decades, and it works well. BTW, the reusable bags only cost 99 cents where we live.
ladywyntre over 13 years ago
I’ve gotten several reusable bags free from a few retailers. I think it would be entirely fair to charge customers a small fee for using disposable bags from the store… but none of the grocery stores near me do that. They offer it as a free choice. I think most places do. Sometimes Deering veers a bit toward arguing with a straw man… like here.
Dry and Dusty Premium Member over 13 years ago
Around here, all the grocery stores COLLECT your plastic bags for re-cycling. They have a big can at the entrances for that purpose.
Comic Minister Premium Member over 13 years ago
I have a feeling Carl doesn’t like it.
burleigh2 over 13 years ago
$9.95?!? Every grocery store I’ve been to has had them under $2!
Seeker149 Premium Member over 13 years ago
We love our reusable bags. They’re stronger, hold more stuff, handy around the house, and we’ve never paid more than a dollar for them. AND some stores around our house even give us 5 or 6 cents credit for each one we use at the checkout.