Plastic Grocery Bags

[Bluerobin]

MU, in PA, the legislature was thinking of outlawing them due to environmental concerns. Unfortunately those that don't care about the environment have let the bill languish. Don't count on their elimination too soon! I would rather see the paper bags, or a bring your own bag system.

[TD2K]

MU, do you need me to send you some to play spaceman with? They make great helmuts.

[ken a.k.a OMK]

I bring cloth bags and get a 5 cent credit for using each one. They hold more the plastic too.

[rick]

I like the plastic, you can carry 100 bucks worth in one hand

[TD2K]

Well, now you have the news articles about "OMG, those reusuable bags are full of bacteria".

[NomoreDramaQ1015]

OMG, those reusuable bags are full of bacteria

Just gargle some hydrogen peroxide and you will be just fine!

[Peace Of Mind]

Dec 27, 2010 16:39:20 GMT -5 TD2K said:

MU, do you need me to send you some to play spaceman with? They make great helmuts.

Especially when you cinch the bag real tight around your neck.

[Deleted]

As long as 25 years ago when I lived in Germany, you either brought your own bags or toted your groceries home in your pockets. It only had to happen to me once before I made sure that I went to the market with my own cloth bags!

[ken a.k.a OMK]

Dec 27, 2010 16:45:29 GMT -5 @rick said:

I like the plastic, you can carry 100 bucks worth in one hand

LOL. That doesn't say much. Maybe a few pieces of meat and something else expensive.

[ken a.k.a OMK]

Dec 27, 2010 16:47:58 GMT -5 NomoreDramaQ1015 said:

OMG, those reusuable bags are full of bacteria

Just gargle some hydrogen peroxide and you will be just fine!

Never heard of any bacteria in them.

[NancysSummerSip]

OMG, those reusuable bags are full of bacteria

Just gargle some hydrogen peroxide and you will be just fine

Are you carrying the bags in your mouth? Ew.

[rick]

Dec 27, 2010 16:50:37 GMT -5 ken a.k.a OMK said:

Dec 27, 2010 16:45:29 GMT -5 @rick said:

I like the plastic, you can carry 100 bucks worth in one hand

LOL. That doesn't say much. Maybe a few pieces of meat and something else expensive.

I dont carry my meat in a plastic bag

[Malarky]

Not only can the reusable bags harbour bacteria, many of them are made with lead paint and come from China.

(This isn't like YM where you're going to make me cite my source is it? I read it in the WSJ or the NYT or the Boston Globe about two months ago.)

I've used the same bags for about 3 years. Every so often I throw them in the wash. Mostly I just don't worry about it.

We never seem to get food poisoning or stomach bugs.

[TD2K]

It's been a while since I've done that also Rick.

[rick]

We never seem to get food poisoning or stomach bugs.

I never do, so my bags muct come from Korea or someplace else

[Peace Of Mind]

Dec 27, 2010 17:10:35 GMT -5 TD2K said:

It's been a while since I've done that also Rick.

So if you change your name to STD we will know why. ;D



Disclaimer: This has nothing to do with TD's current relationship nor does it imply he is unfaithful.

[ՏՇԾԵԵʅՏɧ_LԹՏՏʅҼ]

Just to sound like the voice of sanity here, the handles on the plastic bags rip if packed with heavy items. Doubling them means more waste. The cloth bags usually have handles that are made from a strong fabric that won't tear. And almost all cloth bags are machine-washable. If they're the shiny kind, the easiest way to clean them is to hand-wash with detergent/bleach and hang to dry. This will get rid of most bacteria if you're really that concerned about it.

[ETA: The WIR women would be proud - I bought some sturdy canvas fabrics and made my own]

[rick]

Dec 27, 2010 17:28:00 GMT -5 ՏՇԾԵԵʅՏɧ_LԹՏՏʅҼ said:

Just to sound like the voice of sanity here, the handles on the plastic bags rip if packed with heavy items. Doubling them means more waste. The cloth bags usually have handles that are made from a strong fabric that won't tear. And almost all cloth bags are machine-washable. If they're the shiny kind, the easiest way to clean them is to hand-wash with detergent/bleach and hang to dry. This will get rid of most bacteria if you're really that concerned about it.

Bacteria dont scare me, I was married once lol'



Ok twice

[TD2K]

LOL PoM. The current relationship is why.

[ՏՇԾԵԵʅՏɧ_LԹՏՏʅҼ]

Bacteria dont scare me, I was married once lol'

So what you're saying is that you DO know how to eliminate bacteria then.....

[The J]

Dec 27, 2010 17:07:14 GMT -5 @rick said:

Dec 27, 2010 16:50:37 GMT -5 ken a.k.a OMK said:

LOL. That doesn't say much. Maybe a few pieces of meat and something else expensive.

I dont carry my meat in a plastic bag

Latex only.

[Deleted]

I usually bring my own bags, but every once in awhile I will get the plastic because I use them in my bathroom trashcans.

I don't worry about bacteria in them. I don't plan on licking the bags....and I was all produce before I use it...I can't imagaine what I would be putting directly in my mouth from the bags....

[rick]

Dec 27, 2010 17:31:13 GMT -5 ՏՇԾԵԵʅՏɧ_LԹՏՏʅҼ said:

Bacteria dont scare me, I was married once lol'

So what you're saying is that you DO know how to eliminate bacteria then.....

Yes Ma'am

[rick]

Dec 27, 2010 17:31:55 GMT -5 The J said:

Dec 27, 2010 17:07:14 GMT -5 @rick said:

I dont carry my meat in a plastic bag

Latex only.

Well of course, and the handles dont rip

[chiver78]

Dec 27, 2010 16:50:03 GMT -5 @missrigby said:

As long as 25 years ago when I lived in Germany, you either brought your own bags or toted your groceries home in your pockets. It only had to happen to me once before I made sure that I went to the market with my own cloth bags!

in Ireland about 10 years ago, if you went in without your own bags, you could purchase plastic bags for 15 cents each. sort of a happy medium between outlawing completely and the ever-present plastic bags we have now. I get a stinkeye at some grocery stores when I ask for paper sometimes. fwiw, I re-use both paper and plastic bags. I just ask for whatever is low in my stash.

[TD2K]

I get paper bags every so often so I have a supply of wrapping paper when I mail something. They work well.

[blackcard]

So line your canvas reuseable bag with a regular trash bag. Go get your groceries, when you get home use that trash bag for your garbage can. Use a new one next trip. Rinse and repeat.

[blackcard]

Hey someone gave me karma! <I blush> This blonde wishes you well.

[ken a.k.a OMK]

There was a store here that started to charge for plastic bags. Didn't last.

[rick]

Dec 27, 2010 17:42:20 GMT -5 blackcard said:

Hey someone gave me karma! <I blush> This blonde wishes you well.

You have to dance for Karma around here ;D