LAist: Reminder: Tomorrow is A Day Without a Disposable Bag

blazingshark

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 16:39:16 -0800

Target has really cute red bags in two different styles.

Malingering

Thu, 20 Dec 2007 11:30:44 -0800

P.S. RunChadRun - I don't know which Ralphs you go to but mine has been giving me a DOLLAR back for each one I bring. Woo hoo!

Malingering

Thu, 20 Dec 2007 11:29:52 -0800

I always bring reusable bags to the store... though I have yet to figure out a way to dispose of the kitty litter without using a plastic bag. My cats are not green. (Elise, I told you about that bag! It was designed by a friend of a friend).

BrianneG

Thu, 20 Dec 2007 10:28:40 -0800

I also shop with my bags. That way, I know I won't end up with an extra plastic bag. When grocery shopping, I keep a couple plastic bags at the bottom for wrapping soaps and meat apart from the food. If the clerk can't fit everything back into the bag, then I just take over and do it myself. BTW, I have gotten funny looks at grocery stores for using their competitor's bag. But they can just get over themselves. Too bad I usually have to speak loudly to get them to not put items in plastic even though my bags are right next to them.

Lindsay William-Ross

Thu, 20 Dec 2007 10:07:28 -0800

to keep my spending down i often go into my local trader joe's with a couple of their bags that i'm reusing and i shop in them, like they were a basket. the clerks always think it's funny when i show up to check out with my bags already packed, but it keeps me in check, and i get those raffle tickets, too!

Callie Miller

Thu, 20 Dec 2007 07:57:28 -0800

Trader Joe's has new bags (not the red ones) that are stronger and have flat bottoms too. Every time you use their bags, you're entered into a raffle. I carry my Trader Joe's bags everywhere - they've got a funky design on them and they were only a few dollars a piece.

runchadrun

Thu, 20 Dec 2007 06:02:23 -0800

I have several of the reusable bags and I keep them in my trunk so I don't forget them when I run out to the store. (I just have to worry about leaving them in my trunk when I actually go into the store.) I have them from Ralphs, Albertsons, and Vons and the Ralphs and Albertsons ones are the best since there's a piece of plastic on the bottom that makes the bottom flat. The stores don't care if you bring in a competitor's bag and Ralphs even gives you a nickel back for each reusable bag you use.

CreativeForce

Thu, 20 Dec 2007 01:52:35 -0800

Right on baby! I use mine as much as I can! (but gotta admit, sometimes I get the plastic ones for my trashcan at home - ooops!)

Elise Thompson

Wed, 19 Dec 2007 23:30:17 -0800

I LOVE my "I am not a smug twat" bag SO much! Thanks to whichever reader recommended it.