Re-Useable Shopping Bags

[Becky]

I do the same.

In many parts of Europe, you are expected to bag your own, and you are also charged per bag from the store. Not a bad system.

I love the idea! But I'm not optimistic that we'll see that catch on.

[Possegal]

I use the system where I have a hand held scanner, I scan the item as I pick it up off the shelf and then put it in my reusable bag. Then at the checkout counter, I just scan a barcode, it brings up everything in my bag, I pay and I'm gone. I love it - it aids in my ability to shop and yet still be a hermit.

[Becky]

Possegal- what store has the handheld scanner system? That's so cool!

[Possegal]

It is the chain Giant here in the DC area. Not sure how widespread they are, and not even all of them here have it. They have their occassional glitch, but for the most part, I really do like it.

[PamNY]

It's worth noting that shopping bags are easy to make even if your sewing skills are minimal. The seams need to be strong, but that's easy to accomplish.

Don't use cotton because it takes a long time to dry if it gets wet.

Pam

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

It's worth noting that shopping bags are easy to make even if your sewing skills are minimal. The seams need to be strong, but that's easy to accomplish.
Don't use cotton because it takes a long time to dry if it gets wet.
Pam

And be sure to check first to make sure the thread, fabric, your sewing machine, and your work table are not made in China- otherwise you'd just be deluding yourself about being 'green'.

(just kidding)


I agree that's a good option too if you have a sewing machine.

[PamNY]

And be sure to check first to make sure the thread, fabric, your sewing machine, and your work table are not made in China- otherwise you'd just be deluding yourself about being 'green'.

(just kidding) :

I know you're kidding, but I saved ALL the sewing-related whoozits that my late mother had. So much better made than stuff we buy now. I wish I could have kept her 1950s Kenmore sewing machine, too; I'm sure you could sew sheet metal with that thing.

Now my work table -- that I found in the garbage and hauled home on my dog's Radio Flyer (which I use instead of a cab) so just in case it was made in China I get a pass.

Pam

[Becky]

It is the chain Giant here in the DC area. Not sure how widespread they are, and not even all of them here have it. They have their occassional glitch, but for the most part, I really do like it.

Ahh ok. We have them here in DE too, but they go by Super G. I need to check out the one near me to see if they have this nifty scanning thing