Comments on: Take Plastic Bag Bans a Step Further

By: Use a Plastic Bag, Get 5 Years in Jail

Use a Plastic Bag, Get 5 Years in Jail — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 06:32:05 +0000

[...] bans have worked in countries like Rwanda, Bhutan and [...]

By: Beth Terry, aka Fake

Beth Terry, aka Fake — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 20:32:16 +0000

Absolutely! I totally agree with you about reusing what we already have. In fact, I wrote about reusing plastic bags over a year ago: http://www.fakeplasticfish.com/2007/08/be-careful... Personally, I fit as much as I can into my backpack before pulling out another bag. I carry reused plastic bags with me as well as some newer Chico Bags, only because they are stronger and can be used when I simply don't have room left. Here's a link to a woman who makes plastic bag carriers so that folks have a convenient way to carry reused plastic bags: http://4u2reuse.com/AboutUs.htm I wrote about her on my site. I wish more folks would think about using what they already have before buying the latest "green" product.

By: Doug Ferguson

Doug Ferguson — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 16:33:50 +0000

I use the re- useable shopping bags now and they are great. They allow you to pack things in so they are not crushed as badly and the cashiers are getting good at doing this. The bags hold lots, sit up straight in your car and hold more than the one timers. They can be bundled up into a small packet when you transport them to the store. I keep a couple in the car in case I forget them. There's no reason not to use them. If you haven't tried them yet, give it a try.

As for the authors suggestion of using old duffle bags and back packs you already own, you will see that they are no where near as good as the eco shopping bags.

Doug Ferguson

Toronto

By: Willy Brown

Willy Brown — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 09:29:47 +0000

If world governments would do the smart thing and legalize hemp, we could make green "plastic" bags, as well as paper to save trees, and many other products. The first car built by Henry Ford was partially made from hemp, and could run on hemp oil. The most important plant on this planet is illegal because oil and drug companies might not make as much money if hemp was legal and in wide use.

By: George

George — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 06:54:58 +0000

www.TheBestBag.org Lowest Carbon Footprint of any reusable bag!

By: Beth

Beth — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 21:20:51 +0000

I have to disagree! I live in Fort Collins CO and I often see shoppers bringing their own bags or refusing to use a bag!! I think the trend has taken hold much more than you’re giving it credit for..and although i hate to say it- big box stores have had a hand in it by offering these inexpensive alternatives.

By: clear perspective

clear perspective — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 18:39:43 +0000

For the facts about plastic bags and the environment as well as environmental shopping strategies, visit www.thetruthaboutplasticbags.com

By: Gail Nickel-Kailing

Gail Nickel-Kailing — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 14:33:13 +0000

I live in Seattle – a city that is still considering a charge for disposable plastic bags used in retail shops – and I see people bringing their own bags to the supermarket all the time.

In my neighborhood, which is a mix of high income and low income, I shop at Albertsons (sort of a SafeWay/Super Value cross) and bring my own bags. I've started counting how many people are supplying their own and it's a fairly high percentage. Sometimes more than half the people in line have their own bags. There are almost always a couple who do.

It's becoming fashionable to have your own bags – not a chore if you have one that folds up nicely and fits into a purse, briefcase, or backpack.

Gail

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