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In the article, they note that a study found that the small plastic bag charges tended to strongly influence behavior without an outright ban. Personally, I se
by FreakyT 12y ago
In the article, they note that a study found that the small plastic bag charges tended to strongly influence behavior without an outright ban.
Personally, I see it as a win/win. The grocery stores get more money from people obsessed with plastic bags, and the municipality reduces the number of plastic bags wasted.
- gxs 12y agoI actually did read the article and saw that. That tidbit was interesting. I understand your view and hence why I called myself cynical.
- pathdependent 12y agoI just moved up from DC to NJ. It definitely modified by behavior. Down there, I didn't want to pay the five cent tax. (IIRC, I think the five cents went to Chesapeake Bay cleanup or something like that. It wasn't more money for the store.) Now that I am in NJ -- where there is no tax -- I still instinctually say, "no bag, thanks."
- scotty79 12y agoIt strongly affects behavior but also perception of shopping, making it even more miserable.
- threeseed 12y agoIn your opinion. We have had a similar policy here in Australia for many years and it has had no impact to consumer confidence or shopping behaviour. People who find the concept to be miserable should rethink their attitude.
- waterlesscloud 12y agoOr perhaps they should remain free to have whatever response they have rather than the one you feel they 'should' have.