Results: Shopping With Bags, Plastic Or Re-useable.
Published on 01/15/2017
When I first began working grocery, my store was a pioneer in charging for plastic bags. This really helped the upswing in using cloth bags, but it was like pulling teeth for many customers. We didn't make any money at all on the bags (I ordered them and paid the invoices, so I know whereof I speak), but some people were really put out by this. Fast-forward 12 years, and re-useable bags are now the norm. In the Northwest Territories, every store has to charge 25 cents for each bag, no matter how bad the quality. This is law. People still buy the plastic bags, but their use has dramatically decreased. Please comment as to how it works in your area. Happy shopping!
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When you grocery shop, do you get plastic bags from the store, or do you bring your own? Plastic
34%
472 votes
Use my own
27%
378 votes
Both, it depends on the circumstance
32%
451 votes
N/A
7%
105 votes
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Does your store charge for plastic bags? Yes
35%
497 votes
No
56%
790 votes
N/A
8%
119 votes
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Can you get at least one more use for the plastic bags? Dog-walking
22%
303 votes
Wastebasket liner
71%
1000 votes
Work/school lunch
22%
312 votes
N/A
16%
225 votes
Other (please specify)
8%
108 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| 1.13% | 22 | |
| cat litter | 0.31% | 6 |
| Garbage | 0.15% | 3 |
| various | 0.10% | 2 |
| recycle them | 0.10% | 2 |
| As a kindergarten teacher, sending home soiled clothes or large crafts | 0.05% | 1 |
| USE THEME FOR CAN OF CAT FOOD TO FEED THEME | 0.05% | 1 |
| Litter box | 0.05% | 1 |
| ,... | 0.05% | 1 |
| Cleaning Kitty Litter | 0.05% | 1 |
| Cat litter...always reuse them¡!!.. | 0.05% | 1 |
| emptying the kitty litter | 0.05% | 1 |
| use to put out recycled paper | 0.05% | 1 |
| garbage bag | 0.05% | 1 |
| plarn | 0.05% | 1 |
| dirty clothes | 0.05% | 1 |
| litter box collection | 0.05% | 1 |
| i bag them for the local library to use to cover books checked out in inclement weather | 0.05% | 1 |
| we recycle them | 0.05% | 1 |
| Bottles | 0.05% | 1 |
| Use for cat litter | 0.05% | 1 |
| waste from cat box | 0.05% | 1 |
| cleaning litterboxes | 0.05% | 1 |
| to wrap dirty diapers in | 0.05% | 1 |
| Multiple Different Uses | 0.05% | 1 |
| new shopping trips | 0.05% | 1 |
| compost liner | 0.05% | 1 |
| Yes Yes Yes lot's of ways to recycle plastic bags. | 0.05% | 1 |
| crocheting other bags- called plarn | 0.05% | 1 |
| sewer system aide/wipes | 0.05% | 1 |
| bread bags | 0.05% | 1 |
| Carrying various things various places | 0.05% | 1 |
| Stuff | 0.05% | 1 |
| repackaging things | 0.05% | 1 |
| poubelle | 0.05% | 1 |
| use for recycling items | 0.05% | 1 |
| Reshipping of goods to friends storage etc. | 0.05% | 1 |
| Taking things out | 0.05% | 1 |
| I take to our food pantry, the clients use them to carry home the ectra groceries (bread, fruit, etc) | 0.05% | 1 |
| packing things | 0.05% | 1 |
| kitchen garbage bag (not for recyclables or food waste) | 0.05% | 1 |
| Hauling recycling to the recycler, garbage to dumpster, bring bags back to grocery store for reuse | 0.05% | 1 |
| LITTER | 0.05% | 1 |
| Carrying a huge variety of objects | 0.05% | 1 |
| litter box scooping | 0.05% | 1 |
| putting important papers in | 0.05% | 1 |
| cat litter bage | 0.05% | 1 |
| Beer can collection for recycling | 0.05% | 1 |
| for cat litter scoopings | 0.05% | 1 |
| sell corn | 0.05% | 1 |
| cat litter container | 0.05% | 1 |
| use for non-recyclable garbage | 0.05% | 1 |
| i recycle them | 0.05% | 1 |
| I use them for all kinds of trash, or carrying things | 0.05% | 1 |
| beer cans | 0.05% | 1 |
| Litter receptacle | 0.05% | 1 |
| When I scoop liter box, send food home with family members and donate to local thrift store. | 0.05% | 1 |
| cleaning the kitty litter | 0.05% | 1 |
| packing when I ship something, food storage | 0.05% | 1 |
| Litter box waste | 0.05% | 1 |
| anything else I need a bag for | 0.05% | 1 |
| many other4 | 0.05% | 1 |
| anything and everything - packing, storing.... | 0.05% | 1 |
| wrap food in for storage in the freezer | 0.05% | 1 |
| I donate some to a local charity sponsored thrift store | 0.05% | 1 |
| Scoop litter box | 0.05% | 1 |
| dust covers for rarely used pots,appliances etc | 0.05% | 1 |
| Cat Box cleaning | 0.05% | 1 |
| cat litter box | 0.05% | 1 |
| Organizing different items in my freezer. | 0.05% | 1 |
| when i go to other stores that charge 10 cents a bag i save all | 0.05% | 1 |
| empty cans | 0.05% | 1 |
| Used kitty litter disposal | 0.05% | 1 |
| bring to vendors at Farmers Market or craft shops. | 0.05% | 1 |
| yard work, random cleaning detritus, always something! | 0.05% | 1 |
| donate to thrift shops | 0.05% | 1 |
| numerous | 0.05% | 1 |
| Trash | 0.05% | 1 |
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4.
Does it bother you, paying for something that used to be free? Yes
51%
719 votes
No
20%
283 votes
N/A
29%
404 votes
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