Whats the best way for me to recycle all these plastic bags I get from the grocery store. I hate it?

Question

So now I have decided to bring my own cloth bags. How can I get rid of all these plastic bags properly?

Answer 1

Hi, instead of continuously getting more bags from the grocery store when you go shopping, bring the ones that you have to the grocery store and use them.  I know that there are some grocery store that have a recycle bin in front of the store for unwanted bags also.  I hope this helps.  Have a great day.  :o)

Answer 2

What our family does with plastic bags is use them over again in trash cans as trash bags in our smaller trash cans they are also good for putting recyclable cans in as well.

Answer 3

you can take them back, most stores have a return bin for recycling and since your going to the store anyway it's no extra trip.

Answer 4

Call your local animal shelter or vet's office and see if they can use them to scoop dog p**p. If you are a woman (I am too lazy to look at your profile), you can make a crafts project that's fun. Cut the bags into 3/4 inch strips and crochet the strips to make a sturdy tote out of them. I met a lady who did this and her totes looked great and lasted a long time.

Answer 5

Start bringing your own bags, many grocery stores started selling reusable bags. I keep them in my car just in case I need them. I use about 10% of the bags that I was using before.

Answer 6

use them as small trashcan liners,  if u have a pet u can use them to store pet toys,  put u;r wet shoes in them on a rainy day.

Answer 7

I use them when I take the dogs for a walk.  Just put your hand into the bag, pick up the p**p and pull the bag insided out.

Answer 8

I donate mine to the local food shelf. What better way to use them then help the needy :)

Answer 9

Donate them to a charity shop or library as they often don't have bags to give out. Or some supermarkets will take them for recycling.

Answer 10

take them to walgreens.. for every 10 you give you get a free tote.

Answer 11

Goto Wal-mart. The one here in town recycles plastic bags, cardboard, hangers, bottles, cans...