I use reusable bags because they give me a sense of smug superiority

pochercoaster · 11-21-2011, 01:52 PM

I've been reusing the same store bought totes for a couple years. I've had to carry my groceries home most of the time and they're stronger and more durable than plastic bags. They also hold groceries better because they have a bottom whereas plastic grocery bags are kind of shapeless. I kept them rolled up in a small bundle with an elastic that I stored in my purse.

Resusable bags are very popular in Ontario since they charge for plastic bags now. People haven't made a total transition yet but if they did- perhaps just by outlawing plastic grocery bags altogether- and consistently used reusable bags for a few years it would make a difference. If they're not used consistently, though, which seems to the case then yeah it's not as environmental as it's made out to be.

The abundance of plastic grocery bags is one of the first things I noticed when I moved to Nevada. I never see anyone with re-usable totes. Sometimes it feels like Wal Mart is overstocked on grocery bags and they're trying to get rid of them as quickly as possible by only putting one or two items in each bag. WTF?

Anyways this just reminded me I need to pick up some totes (I left all of mine in Ontario).

ITT make fun of people for using a bag that is superior to the plastic grocery bag in every way.

Edit: because it makes you a hippie instead of practical.

Edit2: I wonder how outlawing plastic grocery bags would go. Since they usually charge about $1 for the reusable totes, people would probably make an effort to bring them to the store every time. It wouldn't be convenient if you suddenly found yourself at the grocery store but how often do you just accidentally find yourself there?

11-21-2011, 01:52 PM	#8
pochercoaster rollerpocher tycoon Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1,808	I've been reusing the same store bought totes for a couple years. I've had to carry my groceries home most of the time and they're stronger and more durable than plastic bags. They also hold groceries better because they have a bottom whereas plastic grocery bags are kind of shapeless. I kept them rolled up in a small bundle with an elastic that I stored in my purse. Resusable bags are very popular in Ontario since they charge for plastic bags now. People haven't made a total transition yet but if they did- perhaps just by outlawing plastic grocery bags altogether- and consistently used reusable bags for a few years it would make a difference. If they're not used consistently, though, which seems to the case then yeah it's not as environmental as it's made out to be. The abundance of plastic grocery bags is one of the first things I noticed when I moved to Nevada. I never see anyone with re-usable totes. Sometimes it feels like Wal Mart is overstocked on grocery bags and they're trying to get rid of them as quickly as possible by only putting one or two items in each bag. WTF? Anyways this just reminded me I need to pick up some totes (I left all of mine in Ontario). ITT make fun of people for using a bag that is superior to the plastic grocery bag in every way. Edit: because it makes you a hippie instead of practical. Edit2: I wonder how outlawing plastic grocery bags would go. Since they usually charge about $1 for the reusable totes, people would probably make an effort to bring them to the store every time. It wouldn't be convenient if you suddenly found yourself at the grocery store but how often do you just accidentally find yourself there? Last edited by pochercoaster; 11-21-2011 at 01:58 PM.