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Plastic or paper?

Do any stores still ask you which kind of bag you want?

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Re: Plastic or paper?

Post Sun Jul 29, 2012 2:34 pm by Ja'aj

Choke a fish/kill a tree?
No, now that you mention it.... they don't.

Re: Plastic or paper?

Post Sun Jul 29, 2012 3:43 pm by Tater Salad

They rarely ask, but I speak up and ask for a paper bag.
Of course, they gladly comply and put a paper bag inside a plastic one, at which point I usually feel like it's not worth the trouble to try and explain that it kind of defeats the purpose. I don't want plastic bags, because plastic doesn't grow on trees! It is not a renewable resource.

Re: Plastic or paper?

Post Sun Jul 29, 2012 4:21 pm by Ja'aj

[You must be registered and logged in to see this image.] They put a paper bag inside a plastic one ?? [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]
That's a new one to me !
Here, I just kinda automatically say "Paper, please"
when "they" start packing up my purchases.

Re: Plastic or paper?

Post Sun Jul 29, 2012 4:40 pm by Tater Salad

Yeah, I guess it's a little cheaper than double bagging with two paper bags. At least you can fit about three times as much in the paper bags, so it's still better than using three plastic bags, or six if they otherwise would use two plastic ones for heavier items.

I have all but given up trying to explain that you can grow another tree, most paper comes from tree farms so they are renewable and doesn't lead to more deforestation, and paper is biodegradable, while plastic is not.

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Post Sun Jul 29, 2012 6:42 pm by Ja'aj

I see... (that actually makes sense)
BUT... [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]
at least now the plastic is recylable....
and that isn't time-consuming or expensive... [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]

Re: Plastic or paper?

Post Sun Jul 29, 2012 7:08 pm by Tater Salad

Plastic is recyclable, but it takes a lot of energy, and creates more pollution than recycling paper.

I guess the best thing to do is use reusable cloth bags instead.

Re: Plastic or paper?

Post Sun Jul 29, 2012 10:02 pm by Breezey Breezey

I had to ask since some places are banning plastic bags. Here, we don't even get asked. Mostly, paper bags are used unless it's for meat and frozen foods.

Re: Plastic or paper?

Post Sun Jul 29, 2012 10:45 pm by Tater Salad

Good for them! Two other things I didn't even think to mention are:
1) animals who are hurt or even strangled by plastic bags

and 2) Have you ever noticed how much litter is comprised of plastic bags?

Re: Plastic or paper?

Post Sun Jul 29, 2012 10:50 pm by Breezey Breezey

I think we've become too dependent on plastic and throw away plastic... bags, bottles, wrappers, etc..
I would much rather have glass or cardboard. Glass can be washed and used again. Cardboard is at least closer to paper.
I think recycling should mean reusable.. as is, not as will be. lol

Re: Plastic or paper?

Post Mon Jul 30, 2012 2:14 am by Ja'aj

[You must be registered and logged in to see this image.] Thus the two different words : recyclable and reusable .[You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]

Re: Plastic or paper?

Post Mon Jul 30, 2012 8:45 am by Breezey Breezey

Witch! lol
I guess I really meant... reusable should replace recyclable.
Why DID glass for milk get replaced with plastic? Same for soda bottles?
Price?

Re: Plastic or paper?

Post Mon Jul 30, 2012 9:42 am by Ja'aj

Cheaper and unbreakable. [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]

Re: Plastic or paper?

Post Mon Jul 30, 2012 9:44 am by Ja'aj

I miss soda pop bottles. [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]

Re: Plastic or paper?

Post Mon Jul 30, 2012 9:00 pm by roxanna

We've not had plastic bags supplied in supermarkets for some time now,once you get used to BYO bags it's good.They do have plastic bags that break down (can't for the moment think what it's called) for 10c if you need them. I keep a small calico bag rolled up in my hand bag at all times, and have a boot load of various bags for bigger shopping. I haven't noticed any prices drop,though they no longer need to factor in the price of the plastic bags ! Neutral

Re: Plastic or paper?

Post Mon Jul 30, 2012 9:56 pm by Ja'aj

Hi, Roxanna ! [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]
Gee... maybe they didn't pass along the cost of the
plastic bags in the first place?
What? [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.] It could be true... [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]

Re: Plastic or paper?

Post Mon Jul 30, 2012 10:04 pm by roxanna

Ja'aj wrote:Hi, Roxanna ! [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]
Gee... maybe they didn't pass along the cost of the
plastic bags in the first place?
What? [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.] It could be true... [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]

Let's just say I wouldn't bet on it !

Re: Plastic or paper?

Post Mon Jul 30, 2012 10:08 pm by Breezey Breezey

Is price really the thing when it costs to keep throwing away plastic and recycling? I have also noticed the difference in taste from plastic and glass. I like the glass better.
Does convenience seem like part of it?
Roxanna... lol Did you really expect a price change?

Re: Plastic or paper?

Post Mon Jul 30, 2012 10:25 pm by roxanna

Roxanna... lol Did you really expect a price change?

laughing ass off

Re: Plastic or paper?

Post Mon Jul 30, 2012 10:57 pm by Ja'aj

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Re: Plastic or paper?

Post Mon Jul 30, 2012 11:01 pm by Ja'aj

Oh - FYI...
"
at least now the plastic is recylable....
and that isn't time-consuming or expensive... "

^ SARCASM ^ [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]

Re: Plastic or paper?

Post Tue Jul 31, 2012 6:43 am by Breezey Breezey

I want to petition for plastic to be done away with and glass brought back!
We have a small organic store here and they do not put their milk in plastic. You really can tell the difference!

Re: Plastic or paper?

Post Tue Jul 31, 2012 10:06 am by Ja'aj

I'll sign your petition [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.] but the only thing
that really makes any impact is $$.
SO... [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]... we're back to your petition ! Lean on the politicians
to pass a law outlawing the [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.] plastic bags. Or something... [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]

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