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BAGGY

We have returned to reusable bags for grocery shopping.

It is trendy now you know.

Totes goods, saves the planet, costs a bunch

When we were in Boston, I had cloth bags and used them for all the shopping.

When we moved here, somehow, that faded and we joined the rest of the gang using paper and plastic.

But John got on me the other day and I remembered seeing a new display at our Stater Brothers store where I do all the shopping.

I figured it was easier to do it than to argue about it. Besides, there is not much of an argument in favor of paper and plastic. They suck on all levels.

The reusables are cheap—99 cents—so I bought 8 of them.

And only needed 4. They are pretty roomy even if they look small.

So, an additional advantage, fewer bags to carry.

Another thing I noticed is that the bagger is a lot more careful with the reusables. You can see what is going in the bag and there is something about the spirit of it that promotes some care.

Then, there was the unexpected stability of the bags in the Jeep.

They are square and support each other. They have a nice high friction surface that keeps them from sliding.

All around, it was a great decision.

I hope that I just remember to take them with me when I go to the market.

Labels: environment, shopping