[arista]

In USA many stores have strong paper bags
we need them.


http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/b...-5p-month.html

[lostalex]

They charge us for paper bags too here in California. All bags are a charge here for over 2 years now.

the only way to avoid a charge is to bring your own bag. It's a good law here. I always bring a bag to the store now. it only costs like 5 dollars for a bag, and it lasts at least a year.

it seems most people don't bring bags though. which means it's not really working.

[Niamh.]

Yeah we've been getting charged for bags here for the last few years, anywhere between 25c-35c, like Alex said though, it makes people bring their own bags which is a good thing

[smudgie]

I can understand the need to charge for plastic carriers, but I don't get why they are charging for brown paper bags.
The chaos this is going to cause for the poor delivery drives.
We do have the choice to pay 40p to have the groceries delivered in bags at Tesco.

[lostalex]

Originally Posted by smudgie

I can understand the need to charge for plastic carriers, but I don't get why they are charging for brown paper bags.
The chaos this is going to cause for the poor delivery drives.
We do have the choice to pay 40p to have the groceries delivered in bags at Tesco.

here in california the paper bags are cheaper than plastic so it encourages people to choose a biodegradable product. but really the best solution is to use a reusable cloth bag.

[Crimson Dynamo]

we have had it for a while here in Scotland and its a tax on men


Women carry bags in their handbags so it is no problem but for us men we dont have handbags and its costing 5 and 10p a time


Its a disgrace

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet

we have had it for a while here in Scotland and its a tax on men


Women carry bags in their handbags so it is no problem but for us men we dont have handbags and its costing 5 and 10p a time


Its a disgrace

Hands are also good for carrying bags

[lostalex]

Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet

we have had it for a while here in Scotland and its a tax on men


Women carry bags in their handbags so it is no problem but for us men we dont have handbags and its costing 5 and 10p a time


Its a disgrace

who is stopping men from carrying handbags??? if you want to carry a handbag, have a handbag. no one will stop you. bro.

[arista]

Yes England joins all other places.


I am sure many will prefer the 40P or 50p
bag for life

[lostalex]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

Hands are also good for carrying bags

in most cases they are the best solution for carrying things lol.

england will adjust and it will be fine.

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by lostalex

in most cases they are the best solution for carrying things lol.

[Crimson Dynamo]

Originally Posted by lostalex

who is stopping men from carrying handbags??? if you want to carry a handbag, have a handbag. no one will stop you. bro.

NO

[Crimson Dynamo]

One of the girls at the spar gives me a bag for free

[DemolitionRed]

In France they don't normally offer or ask you if you want a bag and if you do, they have to go fumbling around for one and do charge for them. In France most people, including men, have baskets they take with them for food shopping.

I recently tried to buy a shopping basket in the UK because my French basket, which is about 6 years old and has been in constant use, is starting to weaken around the edges, but couldn't find anything other than flimsy frilly things that would be no use whatsoever.

[Crimson Dynamo]

Originally Posted by DemolitionRed

In France they don't normally offer or ask you if you want a bag and if you do, they have to go fumbling around for one and do charge for them. In France most people, including men, have baskets they take with them for food shopping.

I recently tried to buy a shopping basket in the UK because my French basket, which is about 6 years old and has been in constant use, is starting to weaken around the edges, but couldn't find anything other than flimsy frilly things that would be no use whatsoever.

If you think I am carrying a bloody basket with me every time i go in the car you have another thing coming

[Niamh.]

Why don't you keep some bags in your car LT

[Crimson Dynamo]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

Why don't you keep some bags in your car LT

I have 2 Aldi bags for life but I forget them or the boot is full boxes and i cant get to them

[Kizzy]

We really will whine about anything in England won't we?

[Josy]

We've been getting charged for years, get over it.

[lostalex]

even Lt knows this is good. he knows that the planet needs less disposable plastic and more sustainable solutions. he's just being bratty in a cute way i think. right LT? *tickles LT's belly*

[Vanessa]

I always bring my own bags when i go shopping

[Crimson Dynamo]

Originally Posted by Vanessa

I always bring my own bags when i go shopping

do you keep them in your handbag?

[lostalex]

LT is obsessed with Handbags... i think we all know what he wants for christmas...

[Crimson Dynamo]

Originally Posted by lostalex

LT is obsessed with Handbags... i think we all know what he wants for christmas...

I do sell vintage handbags a lot mind, and jewelley boxes and womens shoes

[Vanessa]

Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet

do you keep them in your handbag?

Yes, on my rucksack.