Comments on: Five Cents, Please*

By: Andhari Sidharta

Andhari Sidharta — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 01:14:59 +0000

I like the whole concept of bringing your own shopping bag now, very good for the environment :)

By: CallitaClan

CallitaClan — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 03:16:02 +0000

I usually try to bring my reusable bags wherever I go. But sometimes I forget and may be a little annoyed about it just because I forgot. But not the end of the world. Because I remember most of the time! I like how Target gives 5 cents back per reusable bag you use. I also love how much more you can fit in those bags. I always tell them to stuff them full!

By: stephatalittlebirdieweds

stephatalittlebirdieweds — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 03:14:58 +0000

The best way to handle this is ask if people NEED a bag. That's what I was taught working at LUSH. When people hear want, they can't really say no, but if you ask if they need one it makes them think about it and usually they have a space somewhere or can just carry it!

I always try to bring my grocery bags, I love them! If I forget, I'll just carry things in my hand. I've noticed that the space under our sink is a lot less cluttered than it used to be.

By: Bluebelle

Bluebelle — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 23:32:15 +0000

Shops don't charge for bags here but I remember the first time we were charged for a shop bag – getting grocerys on holiday in France we were charged for a paper bag. Which was really unhelpful anyway as it had no handles – what's that all about? Anyway, I think people are becoming more educated now and probably overall charging for plastic is good as it'll make people think twice and be more responsible in their behaviour. I don't mind as I always bring my own re-usable bags to the supermarket anyway!

By: dearjennymac

dearjennymac — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:35:53 +0000

I'm pretty sure I said 5 cents and not 50 dollars…

hahahha… its so funny if it also werent so true. Why balk at 5 cents people? Good for you! No plastic bags!!!!!!!!!

By: Classroom Confessions

Classroom Confessions — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 06:55:18 +0000

Agreed! No one except Ikea has started charging for bags here, but many places are doing the incentive thing for using them. Beyond the obvious environmental factors, I LOVE that I can go to the grocery store and leave with just two big re-useable bag. So much easier!

By: Janet

Janet — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 05:37:34 +0000

I'm in Missouri, and nobody charges for bags at this point. But, very few people bring their own bags, so maybe it would help if they were charged. I take my own bags, and I see a few people doing it, but most don't. I have heard that Target is giving a 5 cent discount if you bring your own bags.

By: Janet

Janet — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 05:36:14 +0000

I'm in Missouri, and nobody charges for bags here. But very few people take their own bags to stores. I do, and the cashiers are always really cool about it, so there must be some people who take their own. I have heard that Target will actually give a 5 cent discount for each re-usable bag customers use.

By: tia

tia — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 01:18:08 +0000

i LOVE my reusable bags. i leave them in my trunk so i'll have them whenever i need them.

it's so easy, people! good for your store to charge for the plastic bags. maybe it will pound sense into some people's heads.

By: Girl w/the Red Hair

Girl w/the Red Hair — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 22:07:34 +0000

I LOVE it that stores charge for bags now. People need to get it through their heads that this planet isn't going to save itself. Bring your own bag, carry your groceries OR fork over the $0.05!