Comments on: I Hate Plastic Shopping Bags http://thegldc.com/blog/2008/10/31/i-hate-plastic-shopping-bags/ Greening America one blog post at a time Wed, 26 Oct 2011 17:32:05 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Robert Stockham http://thegldc.com/blog/2008/10/31/i-hate-plastic-shopping-bags/#comment-8 Robert Stockham Tue, 04 Nov 2008 19:49:44 +0000 http://thegldc.com/blog/?p=41#comment-8 I agree! I have to go through this education even when I get a cup of coffee. The conversation goes something like this, "No thanks, I don't need the wrapper-just a cup is fine." "but it's hot." "I'll survive-there is no need to waste the extra paper." "How about a second cup then?" "You know that is even more paper than the wrapper." "well, yeah, but, uh, it's hot" "I made it okay before everyone started using double cups and wrappers, I'll be okay and I'll save a tree branch." puzzled stare... When I couldn't get something without minimal packaging, I used to open it and leave it at the store. Let them deal with the cost and effort of the extra waste. I agree! I have to go through this education even when I get a cup of coffee. The conversation goes something like this, “No thanks, I don’t need the wrapper-just a cup is fine.” “but it’s hot.” “I’ll survive-there is no need to waste the extra paper.” “How about a second cup then?” “You know that is even more paper than the wrapper.” “well, yeah, but, uh, it’s hot” “I made it okay before everyone started using double cups and wrappers, I’ll be okay and I’ll save a tree branch.” puzzled stare…

When I couldn’t get something without minimal packaging, I used to open it and leave it at the store. Let them deal with the cost and effort of the extra waste.

]]> By: Jerry Jian http://thegldc.com/blog/2008/10/31/i-hate-plastic-shopping-bags/#comment-7 Jerry Jian Tue, 04 Nov 2008 01:32:23 +0000 http://thegldc.com/blog/?p=41#comment-7 I even bring my own take out containers such as reusable tupperware or ask for the cardboard wrapper over the styrofoam. Consider that by doing this you are educating others; I usu take the opportunity esp. with the take out container to explain why I do not want a non enviro friendly containers. We must educate and support each other on the road to sustainablity. I even bring my own take out containers such as reusable tupperware or ask for the cardboard wrapper over the styrofoam. Consider that by doing this you are educating others; I usu take the opportunity esp. with the take out container to explain why I do not want a non enviro friendly containers. We must educate and support each other on the road to sustainablity.

]]> By: l&JS http://thegldc.com/blog/2008/10/31/i-hate-plastic-shopping-bags/#comment-5 l&JS Sun, 02 Nov 2008 00:42:45 +0000 http://thegldc.com/blog/?p=41#comment-5 Just will add that not only is bringing cloth bags better for the environment, but places like Heinens and Whole Foods gives you a credit towards your groceries too! Just will add that not only is bringing cloth bags better for the environment, but places like Heinens and Whole Foods gives you a credit towards your groceries too!

]]> By: Veronica http://thegldc.com/blog/2008/10/31/i-hate-plastic-shopping-bags/#comment-4 Veronica Sat, 01 Nov 2008 21:08:21 +0000 http://thegldc.com/blog/?p=41#comment-4 I started using cloth totes earlier this year. I already had so many plastic bags that I'll never run out! The only time that I get plastic now is if I make an impromptu stop at a store that doesn't sell the totes. I started using cloth totes earlier this year. I already had so many plastic bags that I’ll never run out! The only time that I get plastic now is if I make an impromptu stop at a store that doesn’t sell the totes.

]]> By: prasti http://thegldc.com/blog/2008/10/31/i-hate-plastic-shopping-bags/#comment-3 prasti Fri, 31 Oct 2008 12:39:37 +0000 http://thegldc.com/blog/?p=41#comment-3 LOL-we stick out like sore thumbs when we bring our own bags. Although I admit I don't often bring my own when I go to Giant Eagle since I use their blue bags to put my recycling in (that's what the city takes them in...blue or clear bags), so our plastic bags @ home get used up :) LOL-we stick out like sore thumbs when we bring our own bags. Although I admit I don’t often bring my own when I go to Giant Eagle since I use their blue bags to put my recycling in (that’s what the city takes them in…blue or clear bags), so our plastic bags @ home get used up :)

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