Message from contributing writer, Christine
So here is something I think the French do so right, and I understand
that it it being done in the U.S. as well, just not all over. I went
into a store today that sells nothing but frozen foods....a story for
another day...and the sign said that they would charge me 3 cents for
each bag I needed to put my purchases in. I have a fold up bag in by
handbag at all times, so I did not spent my 3 cents...but the point
is..I had a fold up bag in my handbag just for this purpose. I mean,
really, at home my supermarket asks me if I want paper or plastic.
Many stores in France charge you if you want a bag for your groceries.
This is annoying at first and believe me I complained about spending
3 cents for a bag the first time I was charged for it. But after a
minute of thinking about it it made good sense to me. I really never
know what to do with the hundreds of plastic bags I have at home.
Think about it. We actually can purchase bags to hold our bags in the
U.S. At the end of the day, a minor inconvenience because you have to
carry a bag with you at times, but I really thing the French are onto
something. I know that I am helping save a little bit of our planet
every time I bring my own bag...a great idea for my children an my
grandchildren.
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