What do you think about using reusable bags for grocery shopping???

Question

I just purchased a cute recycled cloth material reusable bag from WWF(world wildlife fund) at JC Penneys. The only thing is i would have to buy either one huge bag or maybe 2 bags for shopping. I don't see other people do this in the city i live in....i hope the employees at Wal-Mart doesn't think im trying to shoplift haha....anyway do any of u guys do this?????

Answer 1

I don't do it but I have seen it being done. I think it's a good idea and good way to recycle, go for it and maybe people will follow along.

Answer 2

ive seen them in stores lol i dont but i see them just tell them u want the stuff in ur bag instead

Answer 3

I always carry my big tote bag shopping, and bring an extra shopping bag, too. I just shove my groceries in there. I guess I'm a bit of an exception here in TN, though. I totally recommend it.

Answer 4

yes i do.  and who cares if you don't see anyone doing this at the local walmart...start a trend, be a leader not a follower.

Answer 5

I do it, and a lot my family members do as well. It's very common around here.

Answer 6

I think it's a good idea, like to be environmentally conscious, but I personally would'nt really use one just because I go shopping spur of the moment and wouldn't remember my bag!  But I think it's good you use one, yeah, I saw at Walmart now they sell those bags too.

Answer 7

I see tons of people do it.

Answer 8

I have many of these bags and I use them where ever I shop, regardless of what store the bags originally came from.  I don't worry if they think I'm shoplifting, I just do my own 'thing'.

I find the bags are bigger and much sturdier.

Answer 9

yea because its good for the envirment to use other bags or use something OVER-AND-OVER again. it helps save the earth from total destruction. plaster bags are bad for the envirment. so its a good ideas for you to try out.

Answer 10

Well, I have a bag thats nitted together using those bags. I would say one huge bag, but thats just me. Why waste buying another hwen u can have one huge one :D

Answer 11

No i don't do it but many people should. didn't they say that plastic bags can last like 100 years or more as garbage. besides the world wouldn't let you shoplift with all the security available, especially walmart though it's not impossible but you are not buying a cloth bag for that anyway. Really, who cares about what people think you are doing the right thing and sometimes it don't seem like but you know you are. So Thanks for not using those plastic bags.

Answer 12

yeah! its getting to be more and more popular! SAVE THE PLANET!!!

Answer 13

I do this all the time. I got 3 bags from Trader Joes, and about 5 from Safeway: I use them everytime I shop. The employees will know what you're doing, and don't worry what anyone else thinks  :)  Maybe write your name inside of it with permanent ink so you can prove it's yours if you have to. Good for you!

Answer 14

It works for me.  I have a couple of those cute cloth bags.  I have no problem, with it.

Answer 15

I think it's a good idea to use reusable bags.  Most grocery stores offer an earth friendly bag, so I don't think you will be accused of shoplifting.  I try to use my reusable bags, but sometimes I forget them at home.

Answer 16

I have a few too. There are a good and bad thing about them. The good thing is that they dont waste paper/plastic bags so our earth is healthier. The bad thing is...we are so used to paper/plastic bags...you usualy forget to bring them!!

Answer 17

It's rare that I see someone around here with one. I've seen the bags and they sometimes have offers where the bags are free if you buy like $25 worth of groceries with the coupon for the free bag.

I like the idea of getting rid of the plastic bags for the environment.

I've only bought one so far,it's for Ikea and it sits in my trunk. But in reality I don't know what the end result will be. Buy a bag or more than one for every store that I go to?

I think I'll just have to buy one generic kind that I'll use everywhere instead.

Answer 18

no  i don't. but be the first to try it and tell the manger of the stores that your just reusing a plastic bag .