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

Bells · 11-21-2011, 12:34 PM

Have you ever being THAT guy?

Sometimes i like to be that guy, just for lolz. Like, ill pay an extra 2 bucks to have those Ecologic bags for carrying my stuff, and stay in line among the people with their common plastic bags, or, LE-GASP, no bags at all!

Also, funny thing, just today i bough a new keyboard and a coffeemaker. So i just grab one of those bags to carry my stuff, just as im about to pay for the good, in the small time it took for me to turn around to pick my creditcard the cashier placed all my items AND the bag into 2, large, thick, yellow plastic bags.

Out of sheer reflex i simply looked at her and said "seriously?". It wasn't planned, it wasn't even on purpose, and i'm not even sure if she was more embarrassed than i was...

So, Eco Bags... you guys use it? Do you think they make a difference? Do you feel speeeeeeeecial ? And so on and on and and etc

Osterbaum · 11-21-2011, 01:00 PM

Here�s an idea: Why not buy yourself a bag made of something other than thin plastic and just use the same bag every time you go shopping. Thats what I do.

Professor Smarmiarty · 11-21-2011, 01:27 PM

I stand outside the supermarket and throw all my groceries home.

Fifthfiend · 11-21-2011, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Osterbaum

Here�s an idea: Why not buy yourself a bag made of something other than thin plastic and just use the same bag every time you go shopping. Thats what I do.

Because that would make you all smug and superior and shit.

What are you, some kind of hippie?

Fifthfiend · 11-21-2011, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Fifthfiend

Because that would make you all smug and superior and shit.

What are you, some kind of hippie?

Oh wait that's right you're European.

That's like, fifteen million megahippies.

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?

phil_ · 11-21-2011, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Smarty McBarrelpants

I stand outside the supermarket and throw all my groceries home.

Not all of us can afford to live in the alley behind the grocery store, SMB.

Betty Elms · 11-21-2011, 01:57 PM

I use a tote bag, but I make them give me a plastic bag anyway which I take to the sea and use to strangle a turtle.

Marc v4.0 · 11-21-2011, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by pocheros

Resusable bags are very popular in Ontario since they charge for plastic bags now.

What.

pochercoaster · 11-21-2011, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Marc v4.0

What.

They recently enacted a law where you pay 5 cents per grocery bag. You can be given a hefty fine if you don't charge this fee.

It's not a large enough fee to discourage widspread use of plastic bags (it's still what the majority use, which is why I think they should be banned altogether) but a good percentage of shoppers use the totes now. From what I understand, charging for plastic bags is pretty standard in many countries...

11-21-2011, 12:34 PM	#1
Bells That's so PC of you Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: In a Server-sided Dimension where time is meaningless Posts: 10,490	I use reusable bags because they give me a sense of smug superiority Have you ever being THAT guy? Sometimes i like to be that guy, just for lolz. Like, ill pay an extra 2 bucks to have those Ecologic bags for carrying my stuff, and stay in line among the people with their common plastic bags, or, LE-GASP, no bags at all! Also, funny thing, just today i bough a new keyboard and a coffeemaker. So i just grab one of those bags to carry my stuff, just as im about to pay for the good, in the small time it took for me to turn around to pick my creditcard the cashier placed all my items AND the bag into 2, large, thick, yellow plastic bags. Out of sheer reflex i simply looked at her and said "seriously?". It wasn't planned, it wasn't even on purpose, and i'm not even sure if she was more embarrassed than i was... So, Eco Bags... you guys use it? Do you think they make a difference? Do you feel speeeeeeeecial ? And so on and on and and etc __________________ *BELLS STORE : Clothes! You wear* them! Free US Shipping Subscription System? WTF?! Zazzle Black!**

11-21-2011, 01:00 PM	#2
Osterbaum The revolution will be memed! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: FIN Posts: 5,967	Here�s an idea: Why not buy yourself a bag made of something other than thin plastic and just use the same bag every time you go shopping. Thats what I do. __________________ D is for Dirty Commie!

11-21-2011, 01:52 PM	#6
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.

11-21-2011, 01:27 PM	#3
Professor Smarmiarty Sent to the cornfield Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: K-space Posts: 9,758	I stand outside the supermarket and throw all my groceries home.

11-21-2011, 01:57 PM	#8
Betty Elms a little adventure goes a lawn way Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 207	I use a tote bag, but I make them give me a plastic bag anyway which I take to the sea and use to strangle a turtle.