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Mommy2Boys
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Bloomberg to charge tax on plastic bags at supermarket

I heard on the radio today Bloomberg wants to charge 5 cents tax on every plastic bag customers use in NYC supermarkets to help get rid of the budget deficit. I hope Suffolk and Nassau dont follow Chat Icon

Posted 11/7/08 10:48 AM
 
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Re: Bloomberg to charge tax on plastic bags at supermarket

I don't live in the city - but one more reason I'm glad I use reusable bags at the supermarket.

Posted 11/7/08 10:50 AM
 

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Re: Bloomberg to charge tax on plastic bags at supermarket

I think its a GREAT idea, and I hope that nassau and suffolk do follow. Why would you roll your eyes? It helps both the environment and the deficit.
Ireland charges 35 cents a bag and their plastic bag usage has dropped by 94%. Thats incredible. Plastic bags are TERRIBLE for the environment. I read that a plastic bag is used for an average of 7 minutes. Is is really so hard to bring a reusable tote to the grocery store?

Message edited 11/7/2008 10:54:45 AM.

Posted 11/7/08 10:50 AM
 

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Re: Bloomberg to charge tax on plastic bags at supermarket

I actually don't mind the idea. It serves a couple of purposes.

Posted 11/7/08 10:50 AM
 

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Re: Bloomberg to charge tax on plastic bags at supermarket

good idea.

I don't know if it will happen though.

Posted 11/7/08 10:50 AM
 

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Re: Bloomberg to charge tax on plastic bags at supermarket

I think its a great idea. Not to help with the budget defecit, but to get people to stop using plastic bags!! IKEA started charging a nickel per bag, and I wish more retails would follow suit.

Message edited 11/7/2008 10:51:40 AM.

Posted 11/7/08 10:51 AM
 

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Re: Bloomberg to charge tax on plastic bags at supermarket

WOW! He found the one thing left that isn't already taxedChat Icon

Posted 11/7/08 10:51 AM
 

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Re: Bloomberg to charge tax on plastic bags at supermarket

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in Ireland, the tax is 33 cents!

USE A CLOTH BAG! it's quite simple really.

Posted 11/7/08 10:53 AM
 

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Re: Bloomberg to charge tax on plastic bags at supermarket

I can see both sides of this. I can see how someone would be annoyed that they are being taxed left and right. But it is one way to help two causes - the environment and the deficit.

I will admit that I do use plastic bags and this would definitely make me switch to the reusable bags.

Posted 11/7/08 10:54 AM
 

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Re: Bloomberg to charge tax on plastic bags at supermarket

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in Ireland, the tax is 33 cents!

USE A CLOTH BAG! it's quite simple really.



and some of them are really cute

Posted 11/7/08 10:54 AM
 

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Re: Bloomberg to charge tax on plastic bags at supermarket

I think it's a good idea. We need to get rid of disposable bags. Paper bags are also a hazard to the environment. It takes a lot more fuel to transport paper bags than plastic bags because they are so much bulkier and heavier.

Posted 11/7/08 10:54 AM
 

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Re: Bloomberg to charge tax on plastic bags at supermarket

Posted by SweetTooth

I think its a GREAT idea, and I hope that nassau and suffolk do follow. Why would you roll your eyes? It helps both the environment and the deficit.
Ireland charges 35 cents a bag and their plastic bag usage has dropped by 94%. Thats incredible. Plastic bags are TERRIBLE for the environment. I read that a plastic bag is used for an average of 7 minutes. Is is really so hard to bring a reusable tote to the grocery store?



YES! it is that hard..

but i don't mind the tax on the plastic bags if it will help somehow..

Posted 11/7/08 10:56 AM
 

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Re: Bloomberg to charge tax on plastic bags at supermarket

I think its a great idea. Something I read one time really got me thinking...every single plastic bag that you've ever touched in your life is sitting in a landfill somewhere.

Posted 11/7/08 10:57 AM
 

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Re: Bloomberg to charge tax on plastic bags at supermarket

Will the stores be taxed for purchasing the bags they supply to us?

Posted 11/7/08 11:00 AM
 

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Re: Bloomberg to charge tax on plastic bags at supermarket

I think it's a great idea! Gives me a reason to buy a cute reusable bag!

Posted 11/7/08 11:02 AM
 

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Re: Bloomberg to charge tax on plastic bags at supermarket

I also think its a great idea! Great for the city and the environment!

Posted 11/7/08 11:05 AM
 

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Re: Bloomberg to charge tax on plastic bags at supermarket

this is a GREAT idea

I hope Nassau and Suffolk do the same.

When we went to a supermarket in Aruba, they didnt even have plastic bags. You either brought your own or took a box.

I bought the cutest reusable bag at the market and brought it home to use when I go shopping!Chat Icon

Posted 11/7/08 11:05 AM
 

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Re: Bloomberg to charge tax on plastic bags at supermarket

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Posted by SweetTooth

I think its a GREAT idea, and I hope that nassau and suffolk do follow. Why would you roll your eyes? It helps both the environment and the deficit.
Ireland charges 35 cents a bag and their plastic bag usage has dropped by 94%. Thats incredible. Plastic bags are TERRIBLE for the environment. I read that a plastic bag is used for an average of 7 minutes. Is is really so hard to bring a reusable tote to the grocery store?



YES! it is that hard..

but i don't mind the tax on the plastic bags if it will help somehow..



If you don't mind me asking, can you explain why it's so hard? I keep canvass bags in my car all the time. I go shopping, unpack my bags and put them back in my car. Easy enough.

Posted 11/7/08 11:07 AM
 

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Re: Bloomberg to charge tax on plastic bags at supermarket

Posted by secretbabymaker

Will the stores be taxed for purchasing the bags they supply to us?



Good point.

The cashiers by me have a habit of putting only one or two items per plastic bag. This annoys me to no end. When I first heard about this tax, I will admit, I was annoyed. After really looking into it...I realize that this is a clever idea.

Posted 11/7/08 11:07 AM
 

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Re: Bloomberg to charge tax on plastic bags at supermarket

Posted by newday21608

Posted by SweetTooth

I think its a GREAT idea, and I hope that nassau and suffolk do follow. Why would you roll your eyes? It helps both the environment and the deficit.
Ireland charges 35 cents a bag and their plastic bag usage has dropped by 94%. Thats incredible. Plastic bags are TERRIBLE for the environment. I read that a plastic bag is used for an average of 7 minutes. Is is really so hard to bring a reusable tote to the grocery store?



YES! it is that hard..




Why is it so hard? I'm honestly curious.

Think this is a great idea - I live in a city without a car, so I usually shop with my backpack and a reuse-able bag anyway. I've got a great one that folds up really small and stuffs into a little case that I keep in my handbag, so I can use it when I do any impromptu shopping.

Posted 11/7/08 11:07 AM
 

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Re: Bloomberg to charge tax on plastic bags at supermarket

I use plastic bags since DH takes them for lunch & we need them for our little wastepaper baskets...but I have to say I think it's a great idea. Very environmentally conscious.

Posted 11/7/08 11:07 AM
 

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Re: Bloomberg to charge tax on plastic bags at supermarket

I think its a great idea!

Posted 11/7/08 11:08 AM
 

SweetTooth
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Re: Bloomberg to charge tax on plastic bags at supermarket

Posted by newday21608

Posted by SweetTooth

I think its a GREAT idea, and I hope that nassau and suffolk do follow. Why would you roll your eyes? It helps both the environment and the deficit.
Ireland charges 35 cents a bag and their plastic bag usage has dropped by 94%. Thats incredible. Plastic bags are TERRIBLE for the environment. I read that a plastic bag is used for an average of 7 minutes. Is is really so hard to bring a reusable tote to the grocery store?



YES! it is that hard..

but i don't mind the tax on the plastic bags if it will help somehow..



Why is it hard? I keep them in my car, but if I lived in the city I would keep one in the bag I carried with me.

Maybe some are misunderstanding? This is not tax people are going to have to pay on their tax bill. Basically you would have to buy a plastic bag for 5 cents if you went shopping.
Honestly, I don't think its enough. I don't think 5 cents is really going to deter people, but it is a start, at least.

Posted 11/7/08 11:11 AM
 

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Re: Bloomberg to charge tax on plastic bags at supermarket

I already use re-useable bags.
And I think this is a great idea. If for nothing else, to stop the overuse of plastic!
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Posted 11/7/08 11:13 AM
 

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Re: Bloomberg to charge tax on plastic bags at supermarket

I rather have a tax on plastic bags instead of raising the city tax. That would be win-win-win in my book.. for the city, environment and my paycheck.


Posted 11/7/08 11:14 AM
 
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