Ain't Nobody Here Posted December 15, 2007 Share Posted December 15, 2007 Went to JJB sports the other day to buy a new pair of shin pads for YS. At the checkout, the boy put them in one of those heavy duty plastic bags with a cord shoulder strappy thing. I said "I don't need a bag, thanks". So what does he do? Just puts it straight in a bin marked "plastic only". Granted it may be going to be recycled but it wasn't used, why couldn't he have used it for the next customer ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Lesley Posted December 16, 2007 Share Posted December 16, 2007 Did you say anything Vicki? (have I got the right name? ) Perhaps a prompt may have made him think? I said no to bags in about 4 shops yesterday and they all just replaced the bag ready to use for the next customer. I know Stratford are considering following the town that has changed from using plastic carriers completely - that will be interesting......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted December 16, 2007 Author Share Posted December 16, 2007 Yes, it is me (Vicki) . No, I didn't say anything but wish I had! I've noticed some shops are getting quite good at asking if you want a bag rather than just shoving your stuff into one. So that's good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted December 16, 2007 Share Posted December 16, 2007 Plastic bags should be charged for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted December 16, 2007 Share Posted December 16, 2007 A few years ago I was in M&S buying something- bubble bath probably (peach flavour! ) I told the sales assistant I did not need a bag, but she said she had to give me one I presume that their policy is changing now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoid Posted December 16, 2007 Share Posted December 16, 2007 (edited) bubble bath probably (peach flavour! ) Peach flavour.... Dont know about you, but I dont taste bubble bath Edited December 16, 2007 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted December 16, 2007 Share Posted December 16, 2007 A few years ago I was in M&S buying something- bubble bath probably (peach flavour! )I told the sales assistant I did not need a bag, but she said she had to give me one I presume that their policy is changing now? I presume so too, as they are now selling really nice canvas bags with the models faces on Since I bought some of Snowys bags I have not had a carrier bag at all. In fact I had to deliberatly go out of my way to not take my gorgeous patchwork bags with me the other week so I could get a couple of carrier bags for the daughters to put their muddy hockey boots into for school Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted December 16, 2007 Share Posted December 16, 2007 Whack a 10p charge on every carrier bag and people would soon bring their own! Other countries in Europe do it, why can't we? I always get a strange look when I buy fruit and veg in the supermarket and i don't use a small plastic bag. It does take a while for the checkout person to weight each sprout individually, but I am doing my bit for the planet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted December 16, 2007 Share Posted December 16, 2007 I do that too, Christian . They give you a funny look but who needs all those silly little plastic bags!! When we get our veg off the market, I save any bags they've used and give them back to them to refill for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 16, 2007 Share Posted December 16, 2007 I always take the little plastic bags for fruit and veg - they make good freezer bags and that way I don't have to buy any. I hate carrier bags too, yesterday though I forgot to take out any of my bags and ended up with 3 carriers I'd like one of Snowy's bags but havn't seen the one for me yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted December 16, 2007 Share Posted December 16, 2007 bubble bath probably (peach flavour! ) Peach flavour.... Dont know about you, but I dont taste bubble bath I always call smellies "flavours"! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted December 16, 2007 Share Posted December 16, 2007 A few years ago I was in M&S buying something- bubble bath probably (peach flavour! )I told the sales assistant I did not need a bag, but she said she had to give me one I presume that their policy is changing now? Do you think it used to be partly advertising, and partly security reasons? I always insist on a receipt if I can get away without a carrier bag (unless I am shopping in the market, where they don't have tills!), but the other day in Boots lichfield branch, the shop assistant was happily using special 'Boots sold' stickers on packs of nappies the woman in front of me was purchasing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 16, 2007 Share Posted December 16, 2007 In some boots they have signs now "do you need a plastic bag?" I'm sure I've seen the same in M & S too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali-s Posted December 16, 2007 Share Posted December 16, 2007 I haven't used carrier bags for a long time. Moray Council are selling cotton "carrier" bags for a pound and a larger sturdier jute bag for £2. During the week I bought a council jute bag and got a cotton bag for free Yesterday the council had a stall near the farmers market and I bought 2 more cotton bags I must have at least 15 cotton/jute/resuable bags now Supermarkets should start charging for carrier bags, maybe then OH will remember to take his supply of bags out of the car boot when he goes shopping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helly Welly Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 I won't allow plastic bags in my house, i hate the things. We have lots of cotton and jute bags as well as fold-up travel bags from paperchase which are bigger than the standard carrier bag anyway. For freezer bags and sandwich bags we save the plastic bags that Sunday supplements and catalogues come in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 We don't do plastic bags either, but I wanted one the other day for dirty wellies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helly Welly Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 I picked up some Ikea shopping bags for those! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 Great idea HW - I've got one of those somewhere - better dig it out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 I use my old council provided waste paper collection bags for wellies. Nice woven wipe clean fabric with lovely strong handles, plus the added bonus of all the waste paper collection dates for 2002/3 on the side Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 - very helpful then Claire?! We use a plastic crate for walking boots and wellies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 - very helpful then Claire?! Absolutely! Actually when I saw the calendar on the bag I was surprised by how long we have had recycling in the neighbourhood. The bags are tall rather than wide (with handles on the top), so perfect for wellies, great for throwing in the back of the car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 21, 2007 Share Posted December 21, 2007 I'm totally anti plastic bags too and won't use the carrier bags at all. I wonder if I have gone too far when I look in absolute horror when people give me something in a plastic carrier bag! I buy biodegradable plastic food bags though. Should I stop doing this? I heard that Brighton is considering going plastic-bag free. If it can, then I'm sure my little town could. Hebdon Bridge (Yorkshire) was talking about it I know, as one of the shop keepers told me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted December 22, 2007 Share Posted December 22, 2007 There was a bit on Woman's Hour about plastic bags yesterday (21st) morning. There is going to be a more in depth piece in January. 6th I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted December 22, 2007 Share Posted December 22, 2007 I would just love to take a photo of people standing outside my local (to work) Tesco, waiting for their private hire cars to arrive. Some of them are standing in a sea of shopping in carrier bags, must be over 20 with some of them I find the BHWT bag great for food shopping, it takes bulky and heavy stuff easily, though it won't fold up in my handbag so I usually take the Omlet bag everywhere with me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...