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Now have to pay twenty five cents for a shopping bag

Lena Kovadlo @lovebuglena (43077) • Staten Island, New York 15 Aug 21

In NYC, stores no longer use plastic bags. That's been in effect since some time in 2020 I think. If you do not bring your own bags you can get a paper bag for five cents. That's not bad, however, many stores that have paper bags...

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Replacement

Morley Hunt @Morleyhunt (21737) • Canada 12 Aug 18

Since our move, several months ago, my reusable shopping bags have been missing. At first I expected them to turn up. Then I began to actively search....nothing...no bags to be found. From time to time I don't mind using the...

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the end of the flying plastic bags

scarlet_woman @scarlet_woman (23465) • United States 20 Dec 17

the island where i live is divided up into 3 towns..recently,all 3 voted to ban plastic shopping bags.so many of them were blowing around from being improperly thrown away,they were becoming a real problem. now the choices are...

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Blowing in the wind

Ron Rybs @Ronrybs (17849) • London, England 4 Mar 16

From last October, a small charge was introduced for plastic shopping bags in England, resulting in an immediate drop in demand at stores. It is good to see far fewer bags attempting to live wild, fluttering in trees or swirling...

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Do You Use Reusable Shopping Bags?

Artemeis @artemeis (4194) • China 20 Oct 15

Since plastic bags have been found to be environmentally unfriendly and hazardous, I wonder how many of you have changed to using recyclable bags or repeat using the plastic bag you last purchased with your visit to the...

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Reusable Shopping Bags,Precise Package Online Sale China

yundu654321 @yundu654321 (10) • Nanjing, China 21 Jan 14

http://www.precisepackage.com Reusable Shopping Bags,Precise Package Online Sale China-Changzhou Precise Imp.& Exp. Co., Ltd Precise Package is a reliable supplier of various packaging bags, including Non Woven Reusable Bags,...

Why Do Cats Like Sleeping On Bags?

Janey1966 @Janey1966 (24170) • Carlisle, England 5 Apr 11

No, I don't mean horrible old women, I mean shopping bags or - in Mum's case a rucksack. A few months ago I joined an organisation called UBS and decided to write to a guy they recommended who - originally, is...

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shopping bags

jahernandezrivas @jahernandezrivas (11288) • United States 31 Dec 09

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Do you have bags?

TheRealDawn @dawnald (85135) • Shingle Springs, California 2 Jul 09

Nope, not under your eyes... California was talking last year about putting a tax on grocery bags. This was to encourage people to buy and use the re-useable bags. A friend on Yuwie had brought this up in his blog also, so I...

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Do you use re useable bags when grocery shopping? & Where did you buy them?

SharonLynn @SharonLynn (40) • United States 23 Jan 09

I am about to go greener! I do recycle but I have to admit I still use plastic at the grocery store! I always feel like such a loser! I just moved from Atlanta to Boston and EVERYONE uses them here and I am making the change ASAP....

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Shopping bags

Anne18 @Anne18 (11029) 12 Dec 08

Do you take your own shopping bags to the supermarket or do you still use all there carrier bags? I have brought proper shopping bags from the supermarket and take them with me every week.

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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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shopping bags

bmorehouse1 @bmorehouse1 (1028) • United States 20 Jul 08

I was just reading that a million plastic bags are used in one minute! Thats mind boggling. I have to admit I always ask for plastic. I know its wrong, but its easier to carry, than paper. I know plastic is made out of oil...

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How often do you use reusable shopping bags?

fluffnflowers @fluffnflowers (1594) • United States 22 Jun 08

Why did you start using them? I started using reusable shopping bags about a year ago when I ended up with a huge amount of plastic bags cluttering up my pantry. I use a lot for yard projects before taking them to recycling,...

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reusable shopping bags- BAGGUS

above31rubies @above31rubies (1863) • United States 23 Apr 08

In searching a bit about the electrical info I just posted, and other ways to "go green" (searches I got PAID for, btw, check out my profile) I remembered these shopping bags I saw once. They are called BAGGUs....

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re-usable bags

tiffiny @tiffiny (872) • United States 17 Jan 08

These tote bags are popping up everywhere. They have them for the grocery store and everything. I think it's a neat idea but is it bad if I still use plastic? I mean I recycle it so what's the big deal right? I don't see why all...

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Why Didn't I Just Take My Own Shopping Bag!!!

maddysmommy @maddysmommy (16230) • United States 28 Jul 07

My son and I just went for a quick walk and bike ride to the 7/11 30 minutes ago and when we were half way home, the plastic bag ripped and my 2 ltr milk and few goodies all spilled out. I did ask the shop keeper if he could bag...

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Reusable shopping bags

lillake @lillake (1630) • United States 19 May 07

Do you use reusable bags when you go shopping instead of the plastic or paper bags at the stores? I just got a dozen Chico bags and I love them. I'm so happy not to be using the store bags anymore.

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Prices

littlehoneymonster @littlehoneymonster (383) 9 May 07

Don't you just hate it when you go to look at something to buy and there is never a price on it? When your shopping to a limit like i am at the moment it is nice to know how much things cost.

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Shopping Bag or Basket! Shopping Bag - Symbol of Pride to impress or Need?

aliasad @aliasad (1567) • Pakistan 2 May 07

I often carry my own basket while going to green grocer or grocery shop. But of course while I visit some shopping mall for purchasing some valued articles, I prefer to use the shopping bag provided by the store. It is not due to...

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