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Sherman A1

(38,958 posts) Thu Jan 10, 2013, 05:37 AM Jan 2013

BROOKINGS, Oregon C&K Market Drops Plastic Bags

BROOKINGS, Ore. — C&K Market here said it will no longer offer plastic bags at its checkouts, effective Jan. 14 — a change the company said is a response to its "renewed commitment to be a leader when it comes to responsible, sustainable practices regarding plastic bag waste."

C&K will offer customers free paper bags or 99-cent reusable bags; customers can also get a 5-cent refund for bringing their own bags to use, the company added.

"By making this change we hope to make a positive impact on each community we serve," Greg Sandeno, president and chief executive officer, said. "We hope other retailers in our area will join us in this initiative."

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BROOKINGS, Oregon C&K Market Drops Plastic Bags (Original Post) Sherman A1 Jan 2013 OP

It seems like years I've been looking for one of those capacious shopping bags the Italians use. dimbear Jan 2013 #1

I have one of those----was a purse for me in the 70's. Curmudgeoness Jan 2013 #3

That's an idea and it's certainly cheap enough, but what I remember looks more like a tent. dimbear Jan 2013 #4

I saw so many price ranges, it is worth it to look around. Curmudgeoness Jan 2013 #5

I understand that there are people who just throw them away Curmudgeoness Jan 2013 #2

dimbear

(6,271 posts)

1. It seems like years I've been looking for one of those capacious shopping bags the Italians use.

Reply to Sherman A1 (Original post)

Thu Jan 10, 2013, 06:46 PM

Jan 2013

The ones that will hold an elephant, but fold up small. Where do you find them?

Curmudgeoness

(18,219 posts)

3. I have one of those----was a purse for me in the 70's.

Reply to dimbear (Reply #1)

Thu Jan 10, 2013, 07:20 PM

Jan 2013

Do a search for mesh shopping bags. Is this what you are looking for?

http://www.amazon.com/Better-Houseware-Cotton-Shopping-Blue/dp/B00344DAQ0

dimbear

(6,271 posts)

4. That's an idea and it's certainly cheap enough, but what I remember looks more like a tent.

Reply to Curmudgeoness (Reply #3)

Thu Jan 10, 2013, 07:48 PM

Jan 2013

Unfolds and unfolds and unfolds.

I'm game to try that one, tho, I hate those plastic bags with a passion.

Curmudgeoness

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5. I saw so many price ranges, it is worth it to look around.

Reply to dimbear (Reply #4)

Thu Jan 10, 2013, 07:50 PM

Jan 2013

I didn't work hard to find that. Mine balls up and can fit anywhere.

Curmudgeoness

(18,219 posts)

2. I understand that there are people who just throw them away

Reply to Sherman A1 (Original post)

Thu Jan 10, 2013, 07:16 PM

Jan 2013

and that leads to more plastic in the landfills, but I use these grocery bags for my trash. Why buy those trash bags when these work just as well. Besides, it would take me a month to fill a kitchen trash bag that you buy.

I'll tell you, using a paper bag for the kitchen trash would be a disaster in the making. I remember back when I was young and that was all there was, along with newspaper to wrap messy trash in. I have realized that the reason we have so much fewer house flies around the house and yard is that the trash is no longer put in these messy paper bags.

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