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Acerone
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Plastic Bags etc,. And the environment
That studies indicated that 100,000 marine animals and 2 million birds die every year from ingesting or being caught up in plastic debris. That less then 2% of all plastic bags ever get recycled. And regular polyethylene-based plastic bags can take over 100 years to degrade and or not compostable...
Thanks for those using one of these 
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Re: Plastic Bags etc,. And the environment
Great post. ITA
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| Posted 7/2/08 10:42 AM |
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smdl
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Re: Plastic Bags etc,. And the environment
I can see the problem with trashing them after you get your groceries home or littering.
BUT I use mine as trash bags. I use them for DS' dirty diapers, bathroom trash, etc...
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| Posted 7/2/08 10:45 AM |
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Waste06
Waste not, want not
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Re: Plastic Bags etc,. And the environment
Posted by smdl
I can see the problem with trashing them after you get your groceries home or littering.
BUT I use mine as trash bags. I use them for DS' dirty diapers, bathroom trash, etc...
You're re-using them, which helps the environment as well.
We bought the canvas bags and use them most of the time for our groceries. (You save $0.05 per bag on your total purchase at Stop & Shop if you use the canvas bags!!!!)
But when we do wind up getting the plastic bags, we always re-use them.
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| Posted 7/2/08 10:50 AM |
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Beth
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Re: Plastic Bags etc,. And the environment
I love my re-usable bags
not only are they good for the environment- but they are so much easier for me to bring my stuff into the house with
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| Posted 7/2/08 10:52 AM |
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greenfreak
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Re: Plastic Bags etc,. And the environment
We have six canvas or paper bags to use for grocery shopping every week and get a 6 cent credit for each bag. I also recycle all plastic bags that I get saddled with occasionally.
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| Posted 7/2/08 10:52 AM |
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Candy Girl
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Re: Plastic Bags etc,. And the environment
We have a food co-op down the street that recycles plastic bags, batteries etc. We primarily use cloth, but if I run to the store on my way home, well, they add up.
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| Posted 7/2/08 10:53 AM |
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sunnygirl
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Re: Plastic Bags etc,. And the environment
i love my reusuable bags, instead of 20 plastic bags i can carry 4-5 reusable ones
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| Posted 7/2/08 10:54 AM |
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Reese32
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Re: Plastic Bags etc,. And the environment
I have some re-usable canvas bags, which I use, but if I'm running low on plastic bags (which I use for small trash cans and kitty litter), I leave the canvas at home and re-stock on the plastic ones. I feel like I'm at least recycling and not tossing them in the trash.
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| Posted 7/2/08 11:01 AM |
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Wendy
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Re: Plastic Bags etc,. And the environment
Posted by sunnygirl
i love my reusuable bags, instead of 20 plastic bags i can carry 4-5 reusable ones
Same here!!
And DH just went to Waldbaums to stock up on meat and asked me for the reusable cold bags to take with him!! 
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| Posted 7/2/08 11:11 AM |
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JP826
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Re: Plastic Bags etc,. And the environment
I cant stand those plastic bags. They are such a waste. The cashier ends up using so many bags by putting one or two items in each bag- which annoys me to no end!!!!
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| Posted 7/2/08 11:43 AM |
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SweetTooth
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Re: Plastic Bags etc,. And the environment
Posted by SIBride06
I cant stand those plastic bags. They are such a waste. The cashier ends up using so many bags by putting one or two items in each bag- which annoys me to no end!!!!
Not only do they put one or two items in each bag, they usually double bag as well.
I also don't understand why paper bags have become so difficult to find at the supermarket. Reusable canvas bags are the best, but paper bags are a better option than plastic.
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| Posted 7/2/08 11:45 AM |
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lvdolphins
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Re: Plastic Bags etc,. And the environment
I love my canvas bags. They are a huge help because I have DS in my arms and the canvas bags (if light) I can wear up on my shoulders.
I reuse the plastic ones for DS' diaper pail, the litter box, and to line the bathroom garbage pails as well.
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| Posted 7/2/08 12:40 PM |
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fins
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Re: Plastic Bags etc,. And the environment
Posted by Beth1210
I love my re-usable bags
not only are they good for the environment- but they are so much easier for me to bring my stuff into the house with
ITA - it is so much easier to manage the groceries into the house with the re-usable bags. They hold so much more too.
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| Posted 7/2/08 12:57 PM |
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vmac
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Re: Plastic Bags etc,. And the environment
Posted by fins
Posted by Beth1210
I love my re-usable bags
not only are they good for the environment- but they are so much easier for me to bring my stuff into the house with
ITA - it is so much easier to manage the groceries into the house with the re-usable bags. They hold so much more too.
I agree too!! I love them.
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| Posted 7/2/08 1:05 PM |
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LIMOMx2
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Re: Plastic Bags etc,. And the environment
I use Peapod so they do use the plastic. I do reuse them in my house and then recycle them.
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| Posted 7/2/08 1:06 PM |
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HillW9608
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Hill
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Re: Plastic Bags etc,. And the environment
I love my reusable bags too, although today when I went foodshopping (stop N shop medford) I was using them (I have about 10 of them) and the cashier started using plastic 
I said "excuse me, can you please use these?".. so she took a green bag but still handed me the plastic bag which she had already packed. 
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| Posted 7/2/08 1:17 PM |
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PotofLuck06
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Re: Plastic Bags etc,. And the environment
We reuse all our plastic bags as our daily garbage bags.
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| Posted 7/2/08 1:19 PM |
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sunnyplus3
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Re: Plastic Bags etc,. And the environment
I have been using totes for a long time.
They are easier to carry.
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| Posted 7/2/08 1:24 PM |
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reggie
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Re: Plastic Bags etc,. And the environment
Love using my canvas bags. I keep onel in the bottom of my ds stroller and the others in the car. Totally love saying to the cashier" no plastic, I have this(canvas bag) .
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| Posted 7/2/08 1:30 PM |
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Beth
The Key to your new home....
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Beth
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Re: Plastic Bags etc,. And the environment
Posted by HillaryW2Be
I love my reusable bags too, although today when I went foodshopping (stop N shop medford) I was using them (I have about 10 of them) and the cashier started using plastic
I said "excuse me, can you please use these?".. so she took a green bag but still handed me the plastic bag which she had already packed.
that reminds me of the day I bought my first one- the cashier went to put in a PLASTIC bag
and then gave me a dirty look when I asked to have the food packed in the reusable bag
duh- why did you think I bought it!
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HeathKernandez
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Re: Plastic Bags etc,. And the environment
Posted by smdl
I can see the problem with trashing them after you get your groceries home or littering.
BUT I use mine as trash bags. I use them for DS' dirty diapers, bathroom trash, etc...
yeah me too... I reuse them for EVERYTYING.
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| Posted 7/2/08 1:56 PM |
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dbleplay17
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Re: Plastic Bags etc,. And the environment
Posted by smdl
I can see the problem with trashing them after you get your groceries home or littering.
BUT I use mine as trash bags. I use them for DS' dirty diapers, bathroom trash, etc...
us too!
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| Posted 7/2/08 1:57 PM |
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MissJones
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Re: Plastic Bags etc,. And the environment
Posted by 5ofClubs
I use Peapod so they do use the plastic. I do reuse them in my house and then recycle them.
I know!!! And it annoys me to no end. Trust me, I then line my garbage pails with them, so they get re-used.
Fresh Direct brings everything in boxes which are easily recyclable. That I love.
Other than that, I have about 10 canvas/hemp bags and they are the best when I DO go shopping. 
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| Posted 7/2/08 2:22 PM |
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Acerone
I hate ants and ugly people.
Member since 3/07 6437 total posts
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Chris
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Re: Plastic Bags etc,. And the environment
Posted by lvdolphins
I love my canvas bags. They are a huge help because I have DS in my arms and the canvas bags (if light) I can wear up on my shoulders.
I reuse the plastic ones for DS' diaper pail, the litter box, and to line the bathroom garbage pails as well.
Try these for the littler box.
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