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Do you like to keep your paper bags from shopping malls?

Suryati20 @sinari (4995) • Indonesia 21 Apr 22

Every time we shop, or buy clothes from the mall, we will be given a paper bag to place the clothes or shoes we buy from the mall. Sometimes the paper bags used to place the clothes we buy are of good shape and color. So it's a...

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I Paid for the paper bag

[eds] @ZedSmart (19839) • Philippines 28 Jan 20

With the current banned of single use plastic in the locality, purchases are now placed in eco bags at minimal fee unlike with plastic bags before which is free of charge. Small purchases will be placed in paper bags. Most of the...

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Lady: Would you like paper or plastic? Me: Plastic please. Lady: Okay, 10 cents extra.. Me: Nevermind

Michelle @infatuatedbby (94909) • United States 22 Oct 16

Most of the time - I carry reusable sturdy tote bags when I go grocery shopping or I will get paper but since this was an unexpected trip, I didn't have any with me... I was asked if I had a preference. I was buying individually...

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Paper or plastic.... does it matter.....

mariaperalta @mariaperalta (19073) • Mexico 6 Feb 13

Paper or plastic bags... does it really matter to you. Ive never really thought about it, till now. Here in mexico stores now charge for bags. If you bring in your own they wont. So do you want paper or plastic bags? I know...

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Plastic Bags Banned.. what are the benefits??

Mickzrodge1116 @Mickzrodge1116 (61) • Philippines 4 Oct 12

Plastic bags are banned here in our city. Grocery stores and other businesses here use paper bags instead for wrapping the goods. I believe this is a very important move by the local government in contributing to the overall...

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Do you like to collect Bottles ,Tins , Paper bags or any other items ?

kiran8 @kiran8 (15348) • Mangalore, India 25 Sep 12

I do, I simply cant resist myself from cleaning up an old jam bottle or a pickle bottle,remove the labels that is stuck on them and store them for future use.It is the same with biscuit tins and other tins, which can be used for...

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Are you in favor of paper bags instead of plastic bags?

Resy King @resy21curapika (2151) • Pasay, Philippines 4 Sep 12

People here in our metro is protesting about the usage of paper bags. Can you believe it? they would rather prefer to use plastic bags than paper bags. That's because plastic bags are durable than paper bags and it will take...

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banning the use of plastics

savagecabbage @savagecabbage (1216) • Philippines 26 Jul 12

Hi guys, recently, I heard a news that a certain part of my country is banning plastics to promote a greener environment. As you all know, plastics are really detrimental to the environment. The usual plastic does not degrade like...

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Cardboard Boxes Vs Paper Bags?

SomeCowgirl @SomeCowgirl (32189) • United States 11 Jul 12

I know that Paper Bags can attract bugs of all sorts, or atleast I found that out recently. I was wondering if cardboard boxes did. I am thinking of getting a few that aren't broken down when I get off work tonight. That way I can...

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Eco- friendly Goods we use

umabharti @umabharti (3972) • India 10 Jun 11

Now days many are much aware and take care of eco friendly things usage in our daily life.The polythene bags are slowly changing their appearance .They are coming with a symbol in green color and the material used is eco...

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Getting rid of plastic bags

wmanw22 @wmanw22 (9) • Philippines 17 Oct 10

There are movements being organized each day in several major cities worldwide to get rid of plastic bags. These movements are quick to point out that the plastic bags from the grocery store that we throw away are polluting our...

ShoeMart is now using paper bags! Do you know?

lovelyn_medrano @lovelyn_medrano (3070) • Philippines 21 Oct 09

SM is one of the most well known and successful retail stores in the Philippines. Few months ago SM launched Green bag, but seems like nobody is using that despite of their offering double points for SM Advantage card members....

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Does Your City or State Have a Tax on Plastic Grocery Bags?

ZephyrSun @ZephyrSun (7381) • United States 19 Aug 09

My city had talked about this I think it was last year. The mayor wanted to put $0.05 tax on each bag. I thought that seemed like a lot for a plastic bag that falls apart before you make it to your front door It...

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what is the best alternative to plastic

mapuang @mapuang (612) • Philippines 17 Jul 09

i heard this on news that some store or grocery will use paperbags instead of plastic to protect our earth. well if we use paper bag (think it) how many trees will be use in making paperbags... i think we should use tote bag. just...

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Do you prefer plastic or paper bags?

ronaldinu @ronaldinu (12422) • Malta 26 Jan 09

I prefer plastic bags because they are sturdier when compared to paper bags. They do not get soiled such as the paper bags. However I have grown more aware about environmental issues and though I do prefer plastic bags I am making...

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im collecting paperbags..what do u collect?

daryljane @daryljane (3406) • Philippines 18 Nov 08

[i][b]Im collecting paper bags and my officemate thinks its funny..everytime we go out and shop, i always remind them to bring their paper bags because im adding them into my collection. I have paper bags from an expensive line of...

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Do you keep your shopping bags?

dolce_vita78 @dolce_vita78 (8062) • Philippines 17 Sep 08

I was cleaning my room earlier and I realized that I have actually kept several shopping bags in my cabinet. I am referring to those paper bags where stores put the stuffs you buy from them. All of them are still in mint...

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Usage of PLASTIC Bags...

subathra @subathra (3519) • India 16 Oct 07

Although many say it is harmful, the usage of plastic is increasing rapidly.A very few shop owners are considerate in using papers bags instead of plastic. when waste is burned one could see the bad smell emenate from this due...

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If money is no an issue would you shop everyday?

earth2jacq @earth2jacq (1498) • Philippines 22 Feb 07

I always see pictures of celebrities holding tons of paper bags apparently from shopping sprees. It is a common sight to behold them from one shop to another.I mean everyday they would shop like all the stores would close today...

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What do you do with your paper bags when you get home from shopping?

marief2rnurse @marief2rnurse (2704) • United States 23 Jan 07

Nice paper bags like from Victoria's Secret and the types? We reuse them here in the Philippines to carry our extra stuff to work and school...

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