Paper or Plastic?

[ColdNoMore]

Since we have multiple threads going on the subject, I just thought it was time...for a poll. :D

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

I just thought it was time for a poll on it. :D

Cloth and a funky plastic-cloth combo that is washable and reuseable.

[Rapscallion St Croix]

Either one. I'm bisackual.

[Two Bills]

Either one. I'm bisackual.

I'm not fussy either.
These days, I'd be grateful to have any old bag.:icon_wink:

[graciegirl]

Love your humor, gentlemen.

[karostay]

Either one. I'm bisackual.

:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

[tophcfa]

Ever try to pick up a dog poop with paper? I will take plastic if given a choice.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Ever try to pick up a dog poop with paper? I will take plastic if given a choice.

You could buy a poop-scoop, and physically place it in a paper bag from the scoop. You can buy lunch bags at any supermarket. Or you could use a plastic or latex glove and pick it up by hand, turn the glove inside out when taking it off, and stick the whole thing right in the paper bag.

[quilting3grammy]

Cloth bags are washable and reusable. Keep in the back of car so always ready for impromptu shopping trips.

[ColdNoMore]

After all of the comments in other threads, I admit to being surprised that plastic is, albeit narrowly (7 versus 8 for paper & either), bringing up the rear...with reusable being more than twice that amount. :shrug:

Makes me proud to see so many "environmentally woke" folks...here in TV. :thumbup:

[Madelaine Amee]

After all of the comments in other threads, I admit to being surprised that plastic is, albeit narrowly (7 versus 8 for paper & either), bringing up the rear...with reusable being more than twice that amount. :shrug:

Makes me proud to see so many "environmentally woke" folks...here in TV. :thumbup:


Make that three , yes 3 more concerned citizens in TV. Publix just yesterday, elderly guy in front of me had his cloth bags, I had my plastic coated washable bag and the guy behind me had his own bag! It might actually be catching on!

[karostay]

Ever try to pick up a dog poop with paper? I will take plastic if given a choice.

Don't pick it up I'm sure everyone will understand when you explain your going green in order to save the environment

[Miguel 1952]

I don't always agree with you, but so true on this one.

[Carla B]

I was thinking, where will I put the kitchen garbage? For eleven years much of our garbage has gone in the plastic grocery bags, which are then tied together and placed at the curb for pickup. So if these little bags go away, I guess we will be buying plastic bags or maybe wrapping it in the "Daily Sun" and then into a big plastic bag for pickup.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

I was thinking, where will I put the kitchen garbage? For eleven years much of our garbage has gone in the plastic grocery bags, which are then tied together and placed at the curb for pickup. So if these little bags go away, I guess we will be buying plastic bags or maybe wrapping it in the "Daily Sun" and then into a big plastic bag for pickup.

You can buy plastic bags, either singly at stores that don't provide them free, or in the plastic bag aisle in supermarkets and other stores.

Or you can use the bags found in the produce and meat sections of supermarkets - they're flimsier but they work for compostable stuff.

Or you can use empty potato chip bags, empty dog/cat food bags, empty other-packaging bags.

A last resort would be to use the container without a bag in it at all, and wash the container after each use.

You know, like people used to do before they invented disposable plastic bags.

[Eddieshome2]

Bring your own reusable bags are said to carry many germs from leaks in meat wrappers etc. FYI.

[Carla B]

You can buy plastic bags, either singly at stores that don't provide them free, or in the plastic bag aisle in supermarkets and other stores.

Or you can use the bags found in the produce and meat sections of supermarkets - they're flimsier but they work for compostable stuff.

Or you can use empty potato chip bags, empty dog/cat food bags, empty other-packaging bags.

A last resort would be to use the container without a bag in it at all, and wash the container after each use.

You know, like people used to do before they invented disposable plastic bags.

The operative phrase is in your first sentence: "Buy plastic bags." So replace plastic with plastic. We already reuse all kinds of bags to put the garbage in, fertilizer bags, mulch bags, etc. And, we do all the other stuff you mentioned, except for washing the container after each use which will run up the water bill.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Bring your own reusable bags are said to carry many germs from leaks in meat wrappers etc. FYI.

...and on the 417th day, the Lord invented the washing machine. Man gazed upon it and lo, it was good.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

The operative phrase is in your first sentence: "Buy plastic bags." So replace plastic with plastic. We already reuse all kinds of bags to put the garbage in, fertilizer bags, mulch bags, etc. And, we do all the other stuff you mentioned, except for washing the container after each use which will run up the water bill.

My response was in response to the complaint "what am I going to do if they don't GIVE me plastic bags for my groceries!!!!11111oneoneone"

The response is - they can BUY them if it means that much to them.

[patfla06]

My response was in response to the complaint "what am I going to do if they don't GIVE me plastic bags for my groceries!!!!11111oneoneone"

The response is - they can BUY them if it means that much to them.

Then why get rid of them in the first place?
Publix just wants to make more $$$.