Comments on: Reducing Plastic Bag Consumption http://momadvice.com/blog/2007/04/reducing-plastic-bag-consumption Mon, 13 Feb 2012 23:30:29 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Anonymous http://momadvice.com/blog/2007/04/reducing-plastic-bag-consumption/comment-page-1#comment-15695 Anonymous Thu, 01 Oct 2009 09:47:07 +0000 http://momadvice.com/blog2/?p=1472#comment-15695 I find that many stores don't give you a choice (ie. my local Walmart) If I don't bring my canvas bag my option is plastic or carry out items in my pockets. There should always be a choice.<br /><br />I found this neat idea for those who get stuck with the plastic bags. This woman actually makes 'yarn' out of hers and knits them into various other things. Pretty neat idea.<br /><br />http://www.life123.com/home-garden/green-living/recycling/how-are-plastic-bags-recycled.shtml I find that many stores don't give you a choice (ie. my local Walmart) If I don't bring my canvas bag my option is plastic or carry out items in my pockets. There should always be a choice.

I found this neat idea for those who get stuck with the plastic bags. This woman actually makes 'yarn' out of hers and knits them into various other things. Pretty neat idea.

http://www.life123.com/home-garden/green-living/recycling/how-are-plastic-bags-recycled.shtml

]]> By: Natalie http://momadvice.com/blog/2007/04/reducing-plastic-bag-consumption/comment-page-1#comment-15696 Natalie Thu, 13 Nov 2008 11:06:00 +0000 http://momadvice.com/blog2/?p=1472#comment-15696 I've been using Sam Bags (Use It Again Sam) for grocery and clothes shopping. Every time I pull one out of my purse someone asks me where I got it. They are light and compact and fold into a pouch sewn into the inside seam. The designer donates to charities like Stand Up For Kids. They come in great colors too! www.useitagainsam.com I’ve been using Sam Bags (Use It Again Sam) for grocery and clothes shopping. Every time I pull one out of my purse someone asks me where I got it. They are light and compact and fold into a pouch sewn into the inside seam. The designer donates to charities like Stand Up For Kids. They come in great colors too! http://www.useitagainsam.com

]]> By: Stephanie http://momadvice.com/blog/2007/04/reducing-plastic-bag-consumption/comment-page-1#comment-15697 Stephanie Wed, 04 Apr 2007 18:24:00 +0000 http://momadvice.com/blog2/?p=1472#comment-15697 I have had a post brewing in my head for a while about the overlap of green and frugal. At the core they have different motivations, but play out the in very similar actions. Can't get my head wrapped around the post though. Maybe because of the four kids running around this house! :) I have had a post brewing in my head for a while about the overlap of green and frugal. At the core they have different motivations, but play out the in very similar actions. Can’t get my head wrapped around the post though. Maybe because of the four kids running around this house! :)

]]> By: Molly http://momadvice.com/blog/2007/04/reducing-plastic-bag-consumption/comment-page-1#comment-15698 Molly Wed, 04 Apr 2007 15:18:00 +0000 http://momadvice.com/blog2/?p=1472#comment-15698 Amy, I am so flattered! (blush, blush). You have given me so many great frugal ideas. Your comment makes a lot of sense and I agree with you completely. It also sound you will get a lot more use out of the bags than I would, so it won't take you a bazillion years to recoup the costs. Plus there is the feel good factor... you're doing something good (and in the end it IS a good thing) so even if it costs you a little money it is worth it in the end. <br /><br />and if you can inspire others to make environmentally friendly choices all the better :)<br /><br />Molly<br />http://www.cuppa-cuppa.blogspot.com Amy, I am so flattered! (blush, blush). You have given me so many great frugal ideas. Your comment makes a lot of sense and I agree with you completely. It also sound you will get a lot more use out of the bags than I would, so it won’t take you a bazillion years to recoup the costs. Plus there is the feel good factor… you’re doing something good (and in the end it IS a good thing) so even if it costs you a little money it is worth it in the end.

and if you can inspire others to make environmentally friendly choices all the better :)

Molly
http://www.cuppa-cuppa.blogspot.com

]]> By: Amy http://momadvice.com/blog/2007/04/reducing-plastic-bag-consumption/comment-page-1#comment-15699 Amy Wed, 04 Apr 2007 14:19:00 +0000 http://momadvice.com/blog2/?p=1472#comment-15699 Molly- Thanks for the comments. I actually do reuse all of my plastic bags and try to get the most that I can out of them, but I still am trying to reduce the amount that we have in our home. It was just getting ridiculous and this is with me grocery shopping and still reusing them.<br /><br />There are definitely cheaper bags out there and I also offered up the tip about making your own (which would save you a ton of money). The thing for me though was that I would not be as motivated to use a bag that was not shaped like a grocery bag and flat on bottom. These bags are not the most frugal choice (I admit it!) but they are the type/style of bags that I know that I would use and that I will use as long as I live. <br /><br />With a five cent credit and using them till my dying day, I am hoping that I break even. Even if I don't, for me it was worth the investment to feel like I am doing my part for the environment.<br /><br />I know many people just use all of the bags they have around their house or they go thrifting and find bags. The whole idea of the post was to inpsire folks to try and think outside the plastic bag ;)<br /><br />Thanks so much for your thoughtful responses. You guys are amazing and truly inspiring to me! Molly- Thanks for the comments. I actually do reuse all of my plastic bags and try to get the most that I can out of them, but I still am trying to reduce the amount that we have in our home. It was just getting ridiculous and this is with me grocery shopping and still reusing them.

There are definitely cheaper bags out there and I also offered up the tip about making your own (which would save you a ton of money). The thing for me though was that I would not be as motivated to use a bag that was not shaped like a grocery bag and flat on bottom. These bags are not the most frugal choice (I admit it!) but they are the type/style of bags that I know that I would use and that I will use as long as I live.

With a five cent credit and using them till my dying day, I am hoping that I break even. Even if I don’t, for me it was worth the investment to feel like I am doing my part for the environment.

I know many people just use all of the bags they have around their house or they go thrifting and find bags. The whole idea of the post was to inpsire folks to try and think outside the plastic bag ;)

Thanks so much for your thoughtful responses. You guys are amazing and truly inspiring to me!

]]> By: Molly http://momadvice.com/blog/2007/04/reducing-plastic-bag-consumption/comment-page-1#comment-15700 Molly Wed, 04 Apr 2007 13:18:00 +0000 http://momadvice.com/blog2/?p=1472#comment-15700 Out of curiosity have you calculated how long it will take these bags to actually start saving you money? <br /><br />For example, if each bag cost $16.00 (the price + shipping, etc) and you get $.5 back every time you use it how long until they have paid for themselves.<br /><br />I only go to the market every 4-6 weeks, so I need a lot of bags. It would be really expensive to purchase all of the bags I would need and then take a really loooong time until they paid for themselves and started saving me money,<br /><br />I agree that it is much better for the environment, but I reuse/recycle all of my plastic/paper bags from markets and stores, so I can't feel that bad about it. <br /><br />I was thinking of scouring thrift stores for CHEAP canvas totes and employing them. They would pay for themselves a whole lot quicker. Out of curiosity have you calculated how long it will take these bags to actually start saving you money?

For example, if each bag cost $16.00 (the price + shipping, etc) and you get $.5 back every time you use it how long until they have paid for themselves.

I only go to the market every 4-6 weeks, so I need a lot of bags. It would be really expensive to purchase all of the bags I would need and then take a really loooong time until they paid for themselves and started saving me money,

I agree that it is much better for the environment, but I reuse/recycle all of my plastic/paper bags from markets and stores, so I can’t feel that bad about it.

I was thinking of scouring thrift stores for CHEAP canvas totes and employing them. They would pay for themselves a whole lot quicker.

]]> By: Leanne http://momadvice.com/blog/2007/04/reducing-plastic-bag-consumption/comment-page-1#comment-15701 Leanne Wed, 04 Apr 2007 11:55:00 +0000 http://momadvice.com/blog2/?p=1472#comment-15701 I loved your post on the plastic bags... I actually read that someone was upset about the ban in San Francisco. This person is planning on sending plastic bags to the mayor....hmmm...Attached is a link to the post I wrote about where I purchased my canvas bags! My next step is to bring my coffee mug EVERYTIME I get a coffee out... a little bit makes a big difference! See this post:<br />http://heernies.blogspot.com/2007/03/no-more-plastic-bags.html I loved your post on the plastic bags… I actually read that someone was upset about the ban in San Francisco. This person is planning on sending plastic bags to the mayor….hmmm…Attached is a link to the post I wrote about where I purchased my canvas bags! My next step is to bring my coffee mug EVERYTIME I get a coffee out… a little bit makes a big difference! See this post:
http://heernies.blogspot.com/2007/03/no-more-plastic-bags.html

]]> By: It's you know who! http://momadvice.com/blog/2007/04/reducing-plastic-bag-consumption/comment-page-1#comment-15702 It's you know who! Wed, 04 Apr 2007 09:15:00 +0000 http://momadvice.com/blog2/?p=1472#comment-15702 Kinney's Drug Stores have reusable shopping bags that are only 99 cents! I love using the reusable bags, plastic sucks. :) Kinney’s Drug Stores have reusable shopping bags that are only 99 cents! I love using the reusable bags, plastic sucks. :)

]]> By: mama k http://momadvice.com/blog/2007/04/reducing-plastic-bag-consumption/comment-page-1#comment-15703 mama k Tue, 03 Apr 2007 22:46:00 +0000 http://momadvice.com/blog2/?p=1472#comment-15703 Great post!<br />I agree. Most of my frugal choices (many that you mentioned) also help the environment. <br />I have ordered from reusuable bags, but ironically didn't get make the investment in some grocery bags yet. You reminded me to get on that! Great post!
I agree. Most of my frugal choices (many that you mentioned) also help the environment.
I have ordered from reusuable bags, but ironically didn’t get make the investment in some grocery bags yet. You reminded me to get on that!

]]> By: Angie http://momadvice.com/blog/2007/04/reducing-plastic-bag-consumption/comment-page-1#comment-15704 Angie Tue, 03 Apr 2007 21:55:00 +0000 http://momadvice.com/blog2/?p=1472#comment-15704 Hi Amy,<br />I love taking my own bags to Kroger. The handles don't dig into your hands like the plastic ones do.<br /><br />Did you see Karen's (Thrifty Mommy) post on ways to use plastic bags? The larger ones really do work well as trash can liners in the nursery. Reduce, reuse, recycle, right? Here's the link:<br /><br />http://www.thriftymommy.com/frugal-friday-1-top-10-uses-for-plastic-grocery-bags/ Hi Amy,
I love taking my own bags to Kroger. The handles don’t dig into your hands like the plastic ones do.

Did you see Karen’s (Thrifty Mommy) post on ways to use plastic bags? The larger ones really do work well as trash can liners in the nursery. Reduce, reuse, recycle, right? Here’s the link:

http://www.thriftymommy.com/frugal-friday-1-top-10-uses-for-plastic-grocery-bags/

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