Blackbird's post on quirky/green things she doeshas prompted a few thoughts on the whole plastic vs. paper vs. cloth bags for groceries.
We have slowly accumulated a collection of canvas/eco-friendly bags to take to the markets. I used to keep all the bags in a bin in my laundry room. I usually do our grocery shopping weekly and it is organized and planned so I purposefully pick up the bags and load them into the vehicle in preparation for leaving the house. But, lately we have been going to the shops en route to somewhere else and I don't have them with me. Nothing for it; I stand in line with my groceries between two people who both have brought their bags and feel conspicious and uncomfortable. I feel the need to explain to total strangers that I normally bring my own bags but we really needed a few things and rather than drive home and pick up the bags and drive back.. it really was better if I just used plastic this once - save on gas... emissions etc.
Why do I feel like that? Funny.
I have since moved some bags into our vehicles.... for emergency purposes. Once the groceries are unpacked the bags go back into the vehicle so they are available for next time. It is just about building a habit.
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That's a good idea. I keep mine in a crate that we take, but I need to keep at least one in the car for those quick runs to the store that we do.
There is a real push in the UK to stop using disposable plastic bags. It has been led by a couple of major retailers who have decided to stop providing free bags and there is one small town where all the shops have stopped using plastic bags at all. In Ireland all plastic bags must be paid for so everybody takes one with them. I think we are moving that way slowly.
I hope that you have had a wonderful weekend.
It took us a while to remember to use them too - but now they are in the truck so it's easier.
I need to remember to put one in K's scooter as it's nearly warm enough to scoot to the market.
But I think you were speaking about needing to apologize to the people around you, yes? I do that too - and when I have my bags with me I stand there looking just a little smug.
Neither is terribly appropriate of me.
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