[Mikitv]

I have used my own grocery bags for many years and I now have two large bags that accommodate my frozen, meat and dairy products. I have never in over 30 years had any problems bringing my own bags to shop with. Kroger here gives us 5 cents credit on our grocery bill for each bag we bring and use. If I forget my bags I try for paper bags because I recycle my newspapers in them. If I buy something small I always tell them to keep the bag and keep my receipt handy when I leave the store. Since we have two cars and never know which one we will use when shopping I keep a small set of bags in each car for those unexpected trips. Our area does recycle papers, cans and glass which we participate in. I don't think you will have a problem using your own bags because if you notice every store is selling reusable bags with their names on them.