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I reuse the paper grocery bags. They can usually be used 10 times or more before they disintegrate, then I use them again as trash bags. I wonder why I've never
by skookumchuck 7y ago
I reuse the paper grocery bags. They can usually be used 10 times or more before they disintegrate, then I use them again as trash bags. I wonder why I've never heard anyone mention this.
The grocery store has no problem at all with me bringing back the paper bags and stuffing my purchases in them. They've never said a word about it. I never see anyone else do it.
- jdsully 7y agoThe grocery store loves you. Bags are a major expense for them - unless you’re in an area where they get to charge. The only potential issue is extra scrutiny from loss prevention.
- frenchy 7y ago> unless you’re in an area where they get to charge. Why don't they do this everywhere? Is it because customers would throw a fit?
- Kluny 7y agoIn my city, it took a long time to get a plastic bag ban passed because of strong opposition from plastic manufacturer lobbyists who pretended that they were taking the side of "local businesses".
- skookumchuck 7y agoAround here, plastic bags are banned and paper bags have a per-bag tax. The store doesn't charge for the bags, they just pass on the tax. They didn't charge before the tax/ban, either.