Moco set to ban plastic bags

[Anonymous]

Knew they do this. And fo make up for the lost revenue they will charge 10 cents for paper bags. They are introducing a bill this week

[Anonymous]

I'm ok with that. I'd rather pay 10 cents for paper than 5 for plastic (when I don't have reusable bags with me).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm ok with that. I'd rather pay 10 cents for paper than 5 for plastic (when I don't have reusable bags with me).

and when they ban paper bags? They used to use paper bags before they used plastic bags. Also reusable bags increase food poisoning fatalities

[Anonymous]

Around the world, people use reusable shopping bags. I welcome the news.

[Anonymous]

Is it 2008 again? We've already done this, haven't we?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Is it 2008 again? We've already done this, haven't we?

no, they were first taxed but available and now they wont be available at all. PG County as already done this.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm ok with that. I'd rather pay 10 cents for paper than 5 for plastic (when I don't have reusable bags with me).

and when they ban paper bags? They used to use paper bags before they used plastic bags. Also reusable bags increase food poisoning fatalities

They won't ban paper bags. Paper bags are recyclable. That's the difference between paper and plastic. You can currently ask for a paper bag and they will give it to you. They typically default to plastic because it's cheaper and easier. However, plastic does not break down in the environment. It's here forever. We have them in our oceans and in our forest. I am all for this change. I actually have wonderful hard sided foldable grocery bags. I keep them in my car If for some reason, I don't have them because I forgot to put them back in my car after unloading groceries, I either don't use a bag at all and put everything back into the grocery cart to put into boxes in my car or I will ask for a paper bag. That's how I know that they have paper bags.

[Anonymous]

Good!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm ok with that. I'd rather pay 10 cents for paper than 5 for plastic (when I don't have reusable bags with me).

and when they ban paper bags? They used to use paper bags before they used plastic bags. Also reusable bags increase food poisoning fatalities

They won't ban paper bags. Paper bags are recyclable. That's the difference between paper and plastic. You can currently ask for a paper bag and they will give it to you. They typically default to plastic because it's cheaper and easier. However, plastic does not break down in the environment. It's here forever. We have them in our oceans and in our forest. I am all for this change. I actually have wonderful hard sided foldable grocery bags. I keep them in my car If for some reason, I don't have them because I forgot to put them back in my car after unloading groceries, I either don't use a bag at all and put everything back into the grocery cart to put into boxes in my car or I will ask for a paper bag. That's how I know that they have paper bags.

so why increase a regressive tax on paper bags?

[Anonymous]

Bummer. I get it. But I also don’t drive, so instead of just leaving my reusable bags in the car, I’ll have to carry them with me constantly. There’s nothing like carrying groceries home from the store in the rain clutching an umbrella while the bags disintegrate.

Now I need to find featherweight nylon or polyester bags that are big enough to hold a paper grocery bag and small enough to just keep in my purse, that have handles or straps long enough to fit over my shoulder when I’m wearing a winter coat.
Something like the Baggu bags — but bigger, maybe shaped to fit a paper grocery bag, with longer handles.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Bummer. I get it. But I also don’t drive, so instead of just leaving my reusable bags in the car, I’ll have to carry them with me constantly. There’s nothing like carrying groceries home from the store in the rain clutching an umbrella while the bags disintegrate.

Now I need to find featherweight nylon or polyester bags that are big enough to hold a paper grocery bag and small enough to just keep in my purse, that have handles or straps long enough to fit over my shoulder when I’m wearing a winter coat.
Something like the Baggu bags — but bigger, maybe shaped to fit a paper grocery bag, with longer handles.

I’ve been doing this for many years in DC, and it’s less of a hardship than you’re anticipating. Baggu bags can carry up to 50 pounds of groceries and they last forever, so two of those should cover you for a very long time. Highly recommend that brand. I keep two in my purse at all times. A backpack works best for groceries on a rainy day, but the Baggu bags most certainly won’t disintegrate in the rain. They’re much sturdier than disposable plastic or paper bags.

The person worried about an epidemic of food poisoning is funny. Maybe don’t lick the inside of the reusable bag? And wash well if you somehow end up with a leaking package of meat inside. I think you’ll survive.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Bummer. I get it. But I also don’t drive, so instead of just leaving my reusable bags in the car, I’ll have to carry them with me constantly. There’s nothing like carrying groceries home from the store in the rain clutching an umbrella while the bags disintegrate.

Now I need to find featherweight nylon or polyester bags that are big enough to hold a paper grocery bag and small enough to just keep in my purse, that have handles or straps long enough to fit over my shoulder when I’m wearing a winter coat.
Something like the Baggu bags — but bigger, maybe shaped to fit a paper grocery bag, with longer handles.

I’ve been doing this for many years in DC, and it’s less of a hardship than you’re anticipating. Baggu bags can carry up to 50 pounds of groceries and they last forever, so two of those should cover you for a very long time. Highly recommend that brand. I keep two in my purse at all times. A backpack works best for groceries on a rainy day, but the Baggu bags most certainly won’t disintegrate in the rain. They’re much sturdier than disposable plastic or paper bags.

The person worried about an epidemic of food poisoning is funny. Maybe don’t lick the inside of the reusable bag? And wash well if you somehow end up with a leaking package of meat inside. I think you’ll survive.

12 years ago when we first moved to DC we bought a bunch of Chico Bags. They fold up really small and can easily fit in a small purse. They've held up great. https://www.chicobag.com/ I think they sell them at Whole Foods and Yes.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm ok with that. I'd rather pay 10 cents for paper than 5 for plastic (when I don't have reusable bags with me).

and when they ban paper bags? They used to use paper bags before they used plastic bags. Also reusable bags increase food poisoning fatalities

They won't ban paper bags. Paper bags are recyclable. That's the difference between paper and plastic. You can currently ask for a paper bag and they will give it to you. They typically default to plastic because it's cheaper and easier. However, plastic does not break down in the environment. It's here forever. We have them in our oceans and in our forest. I am all for this change. I actually have wonderful hard sided foldable grocery bags. I keep them in my car If for some reason, I don't have them because I forgot to put them back in my car after unloading groceries, I either don't use a bag at all and put everything back into the grocery cart to put into boxes in my car or I will ask for a paper bag. That's how I know that they have paper bags.

Actually, paper bags made with recycled paper are bad news for our health as well. It's the ink on the paper from previous use that is toxic.

[Anonymous]

Bags should cost a dollar each, not a dime. At least make it cost enough to raise some real money. That money could be used to help people. Immigrants in need of housing and medical care, schools, parks, etc.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Bummer. I get it. But I also don’t drive, so instead of just leaving my reusable bags in the car, I’ll have to carry them with me constantly. There’s nothing like carrying groceries home from the store in the rain clutching an umbrella while the bags disintegrate.

Now I need to find featherweight nylon or polyester bags that are big enough to hold a paper grocery bag and small enough to just keep in my purse, that have handles or straps long enough to fit over my shoulder when I’m wearing a winter coat.
Something like the Baggu bags — but bigger, maybe shaped to fit a paper grocery bag, with longer handles.

I’ve been doing this for many years in DC, and it’s less of a hardship than you’re anticipating. Baggu bags can carry up to 50 pounds of groceries and they last forever, so two of those should cover you for a very long time. Highly recommend that brand. I keep two in my purse at all times. A backpack works best for groceries on a rainy day, but the Baggu bags most certainly won’t disintegrate in the rain. They’re much sturdier than disposable plastic or paper bags.

The person worried about an epidemic of food poisoning is funny. Maybe don’t lick the inside of the reusable bag? And wash well if you somehow end up with a leaking package of meat inside. I think you’ll survive.

12 years ago when we first moved to DC we bought a bunch of Chico Bags. They fold up really small and can easily fit in a small purse. They've held up great. https://www.chicobag.com/ I think they sell them at Whole Foods and Yes.

These look great! Thanks. I’ll look for them the next time I go to Whole Foods.