[Jerseygirl08]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

So, based on this thread, I went to Sprouts today and bought a few items. They have some different and interesting things.

When I was checking out, the cashier was putting items in plastic bags, but telling everyone, that starting on July 3, they will only have reusable bags for 10 cents each, or you can bring your own. I told her that, I would probably not be back because of that policy. What a dumb idea. Most of their products come in plastic or glass anyway, and it all gets burned at the garbage incinerator. I also don't shop at Aldi's because of their stupid 25 cent cart deposit. Why inconvenience your customers?

I lived in San Diego for 8 yrs. until 2019. Loved Sprouts. I was recently back in San Diego for a visit and did go into a Sprouts. Guess what? Prices are still cheaper there, especially for produce. Seems every business thinks we are all rich. However, I enjoy buying local produce and Sprouts is committed to buying local. I do hope they don't leave. The 10 cent plastic bags are a common occurrence in California. I too wish they left that practice on the west coast. It's amazing how many people will pay for a plastic bag which likely ends up in the ocean. It's as ridiculous as people paying for bottled water. I say get a Brita filter or similar or even go to Walmart and buy PRIMO by the gallon for 29 cents. It's amazing water. The fact that we are charged for water in this country astounds me. Filter it yourself, I say. And buy a few eco friendly grocery bags, yourself. Personal responsibility goes a long way. (sorry for the rant).