Ok, so I have them in the car now instead of the cupboard. So at least they are at hand now when I go to the shops, instead of buying dispoable plastic ones. I’m not 100% on this yet but I am getting there :)
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How I did it: I live in a house with two very earth-conscience people so I didn't even have to buy my own reusable bags. I'm just in the habit now of grabbing a bag or two from the coat closet before I walk to the grocery store. An added bonus is that some stores such as Safeway will take a few cents off per plastic bag not used. Read how I did it…
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Especially once you start keeping your cloth grocery bags in your car to ensure they make it to the grocery store with you.
well, starting June 1st, we have to pay 5 cents per bag and I just HATE it. Guess it will force me not to forget the cloth bags next time I’m shopping. I’m going to put one in my hand bag.
Purple Fairy is reborn!!
I try hard to refuse..but sometimes its totally unavoidable..carrying eggs in my college bag is soo dangerous..so I have to take one…but mostly I refuse
Purple Fairy is reborn!!
I am doing it every day and I like taking my new jute tote everywhere….even when sometimes it is in total contrast with my dress..
Like pink and a green bag!! he he
But I do it anyways..
One problem:
Cant leave polybags completely coz they are the only way I can throw my garbage..since the place where I have to go and throw it is a bit far..and carrying it in polybags makes it easier.
Guess then I will fix a day and time to throw it from the can itself..
Purple Fairy is reborn!!
and it felt great not to accept the shop plastic bags.
Purple Fairy is reborn!!
AND THOUGH IT SOUNDED FUNNY AND MAYBE RUDE..I AM RPOUD I DID IT..
I TOOK THE STUFF IN MY CLOTH BAG..
Purple Fairy is reborn!!
will tk it for any grocery shopping I do and also for any other tidbits I buy like milk etc. so that I dont take any polythene at all…
inhale_ is reinventing herself.
to buy one at the grocery store, for god sake they’re only $1, hopefully next time I’m reimbursed I can make a habit of this.
Adrienne will be absent while taking strides for goal #1.
I’ve been trying to get the grocery shopper in the household to use these for ages. They finally went on sale, so he bought enough. He used them this past weekend and said they worked wonderfully. I’m very happy about this.
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