Did you plan for the ban (shopping bags)

#BestBubby

Sun, Feb 23 2020, 10:40 pm

Have you bought permanent bags to carry your groceries?

Starting March 1, 2020 - groceries are banned from giving you shopping bags.

Thanks, Democrats. Rolling Eyes

mochamix18

Sun, Feb 23 2020, 10:47 pm

Banned or charging? In Israel they have been charging a tiny amount for over a year for disposable. You can purchase more long term use bags. We often do

#BestBubby

Sun, Feb 23 2020, 10:54 pm

I believe groceries can sell Paper bags for 5 cents, but cannot sell disposable shopping bags.

But how can one carry multiple paper bags?

One needs to buy sturdy bags with handles and take it when one goes shopping.

#BestBubby

Sun, Feb 23 2020, 11:13 pm

amother [ Burgundy ] wrote:

Shopping carts!
Grandma is smiling down at me

Most people drive to market. Need to carry groceries to car and then again into the house.

ra_mom

Sun, Feb 23 2020, 11:28 pm

#BestBubby wrote:

A lot of places will start selling reusable bags for those that didn't bring their own.
I have a pack in my Amazon cart but waiting to see how things play out. I still have a stash of plastic bags for now (we have always kept a basket full for taking lunch to work, bringing things to friends, etc - our way of recycling).

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Sun, Feb 23 2020, 11:29 pm

#BestBubby wrote:

Most people drive to market. Need to carry groceries to car and then again into the house.

I wonder if she means what we used to call a bubby cart Smile

. Like a tall basket on two wheels. Totally transportable.

imasinger

Sun, Feb 23 2020, 11:29 pm

The ban has been going on where I live for years. It's not hard once you get used to it.

I use these bags; they stuff into their own small pocket and hold a lot. I keep a few in my car, shove them into a purse or pocket when going into a store.

ChicoBag Vita Compactable Reusable Shopping Tote/Grocery Bag with Pouch, Aqua, 19 x 12.5-Inch Bag/4 x 4-Inch Pouch https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00C.....7gOFS

#BestBubby

Sun, Feb 23 2020, 11:30 pm

amother [ Azure ] wrote:

I bought a case of plastic shopping bags from Amazon.

HOw many for how much? Sounds like a good idea. You mean disposable bags, right?

#BestBubby

Sun, Feb 23 2020, 11:32 pm

EM wrote:

I wonder if she means what we used to call a bubby cart Smile

. Like a tall basket on two wheels. Totally transportable.

You would still need to bag your groceries or they could fall out of the spaces. And to carry
the groceries into the house.

amother

Aquamarine

Sun, Feb 23 2020, 11:35 pm

But I read its a two year phase out meaning they wont be allowed to make new bags but theyll be allowed to use the bags already made for the next two years

queen

Sun, Feb 23 2020, 11:36 pm

This ban you mention that will take effect March 1st 2020 --- is that throughout the entire USA?

amother

Azure

Sun, Feb 23 2020, 11:46 pm

#BestBubby wrote:

HOw many for how much? Sounds like a good idea. You mean disposable bags, right?

Yes like 500 bags for a few dollars.
Now we have more plastic bags than ever! #rulesaremeanttobebroken

amother

Brunette

Sun, Feb 23 2020, 11:48 pm

queen wrote:

This ban you mention that will take effect March 1st 2020 --- is that throughout the entire USA?

New York

southernbubby

Sun, Feb 23 2020, 11:49 pm

I am southernbubby and I am a bag hoarder. Is there a 12 step group for me?

amother

Cerise

Sun, Feb 23 2020, 11:53 pm

What about the plastic produce bags?
Will they be available in the supermarkets, or are they also banned?

amother

Brunette

Sun, Feb 23 2020, 11:54 pm

#BestBubby wrote:

There is no ban on paper bags. They can sell those to you, or give those to you.

The are however, required to have on hand for sale reusable bags.

#BestBubby

Sun, Feb 23 2020, 11:55 pm

amother [ Cerise ] wrote:

What about the plastic produce bags?
Will they be available in the supermarkets, or are they also banned?

I think those are allowed. For now.

But first they came for the shopping bags and nobody protested....

I'm frightened.