Plastic Food Shopping Bags

[heidih]

At the grocery store on my weekly visit I have taken to asking the produce guy to open a few plastic bags for me Really hard for me. The guys are usually sweet, happy for break and a chat, and I tell them they can check off "good deed for the day"

[Tropicalsenior]

7 minutes ago, heidih said:

open a few plastic bags

Oh, those plastic bags are just the worst. Not only are they getting cheaper and more flimsy, now we can't take off our masks to lick our fingers to get them open. Not to mention that our fingers just don't work as well.

Did I mention, we have some of the best Checkers here. I've never come across anybody that doesn't bend over backwards to help once they know you need it.

Edited December 9, 2021 by Tropicalsenior (log)

[liuzhou]

Like many places which have either banned or imposed a punishment tax on single use plastic bags, carrier bags, shopping bags, whatever you call them, China has gone the fine route. The charge however, is miniscule and doesn't apply to small stores or delivery services.

 

I do try to minimise their use or to re-use them, but due to my recent limited mobility, often rely on delivery services.

 

However, some of the bags are very decorative, so I thought I'd share some. Many of them are food-themed. Here are a couple just from the last few days.

 

 

 

I'll post any other interesting samples as when I get them Also, of course, I'd like to see any of yours.

 

 

Edited December 10, 2024 by liuzhou (log)

[Smithy]

Those are very pretty! I'd guess the artwork would encourage people to keep reusing them.