It has a side effect of amplifying class differences. Many people here could buy a new set of reusable bags every trip without it registering. I grocery shop in

It has a side effect of amplifying class differences. Many people here could buy a new set of reusable bags every trip without it registering. I grocery shop in my car so paper bags are no problem if that's what the store has. If I had to walk somewhere, I could only carry one. I think this is a side-effect that provides positive feedback, just like many of these initiatives, they are a way for rich people to feel like something is being done without doing anything, while actively maintaining their position in the world. If you look around, there is a lot of stuff like this.