We had a frenzy here for reusable canvas bags years ago. Now just one
chain gives you a nickle for using your own bag(s).
>
>Right, as Moose says, it varies. A few of the big PacNW cities have
>banned plastic. Locally it's a slightly different tack, we get a few
>cents credit for bringing our own bag. The town council also banned
>styrofoam containers except for meat. The local market frequently hands
>out reusable bags for free. Most people use them, actually used to
>flaunt them to display enviro cred as in, "Look at my Food Coop bag from
>_____". Now it's pretty mundane. :) I keep a couple in the truck as
>they are handy for many jobs. We even took one to Scotland with us which
>came in handy at Tesco. :)
>
Chris
When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro
- Hunter S. Thompson
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