This week I read an article on
this IN House Bill that would charge 10 cents per plastic bag. I'm thinking 10 cents isn't enough but it's way better than FREE and UNLIMITED and WASTEFUL bag usage, and it's about time to start charging, or better yet, ban them all together like SF has done. To the outcries of 'how will I carry my STUFF?' (probably not from readers of this blog, but I know we all know people who would say that), you do what people did before plastic bags--bring your own.
Hello. Our local library stopped offering plastic bags over a year ago, people seem to have adapted. You go into Aldi's, you pay for your bags or bring your own. You go into Costco? No free bags there, either.
I just ordered some awesome bags from
reuseit, a great online store for all things reusable. I'm giving away two bags--
This recycled cotton bag that's AWESOME for groceries,
and this bamboo tote bag--great for the library!
If you want a chance to win one of these bags, just enter in the comments section. I'll close the comments and pick a winner (edit--TWO winners!) next Sunday 2/13 at 7pm. Good Luck!
ps--be sure y'all give me your emails when you comment (or check back) so that i can get in touch w/ you if you win!
This is a great idea! My friend lives in DC and they do the charging for bags there. It isn't much but it is enough to make people stop and think. If people will cross the street to save one penny on a gallon of gas I see them really getting serious about a 10 cent bag at Wally World! I love this bag and especially since it is made out of recycled materials! Thanks for always inspiring me to be better, Krista!
ReplyDeletegreat point Erin--now that i think of it, Aldi charges 10 cents/bag and that seems to work to get many to bring their own. i didn't know they charged for bags in DC--it seems to be a trend, love it.
ReplyDeleteI think charging for bags is a great idea. As with anything I imagine many people will come into the change kicking and screaming!
ReplyDeleteEven though many stores have the option for you to return the bags for recycling, I wonder how many people actually do that?
An interesting repurposing of plastic bags I recently read about is to braid them into rugs.
Love the idea that your reusable bags are made from recycled materials!
Hi, Krista! Great job getting the word out!
ReplyDeleteI'm always shopping at Aldi's and need more bags. After using what I already have for a couple of years, mine are starting to see some wear.
ReplyDeleteI even keep the little foldaway ones in my car at all times. I feel better bringing my own bags.
ReplyDeleteSomeone told me that you are supposed to wash your reusable bags (makes sense), so I threw them all in the washer and they came our ruined! So, now I really could use some new ones. I'll be hand washing next time!
ReplyDeleteI'm a fellow IndyMom, and I think I might know you from somewhere else. I just saw your post and thought I'd stop by and check out your blog. Now I'm curious and looking forward to reading more! I have reusable bags but a couple of them are rather dogged. I am very much in favor of charging for plastic bags (I think Aldi's was quite progressive!). Now I'm off to read your blog and see what other potentially wonderful things you have to say!
ReplyDeleteMama T.--yes, I'm quite sure we've met in person at a homebirth support group, and i remember you from mdc. thanks for commenting and good luck!
ReplyDeleteaudrey--were they the store kind? those are usually pretty poorly made. :(
ps--be sure y'all give me your emails when you comment (or check back) so that i can get in touch w/ you if you win!
I agree they should start charging for the plastic it would make people think about bringing their own and hopefully not contribute more to the
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--I also have seen the repurposing the bags into PLARN=plastic+yarn
Thanks for you articles and blog-love it! Great idea giving away a bag (2, actually) :). Thx for inspiring me and giving me good ideas lauraairby@gmail.com - Laura
ReplyDeleteI love the bamboo tote! jess@reflectionsbyjess.com
ReplyDeleteKrista,
ReplyDeleteI've started carrying a bag in my car so that I always have one for those unplanned shopping trips, even my Goodwill excursions...they put out a ton of plastic bags!
ooh, great giveaway! thanks!
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:)
I would love to win, thanks so much
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Alright-we have two winners! Congrats, Eva (black cotton bag) and ecclaire (lemongrass bamboo bag)! Eva, I don't have your email address, please get in touch with me in the next few days. :)
ReplyDeleteI always have one for those unplanned shopping trips, even my Goodwill excursions.I always have one for those unplanned shopping trips, even my Goodwill excursions.
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