If you use no plastic bags at the grocery store...

[Anonymous]

I still get a few plastic bags like if the checker puts meat in a bag (which rarely ever leaks if you pick one that is not leaky to begin with). So I use those for garbage, but I've started using paper bags for garbage and I'll use the remaining plastic bags for donating stuff. Since I compost, most garbage is not wet so you don't need a plastic bag.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:NP

If you use reusable bags for the groceries,w hat do you put your trash in? Do you buy plastic bags for that?

I used to use reusable bags, and I still do sometimes. I mostly get the regular plastic bags at the store, though, because I then use them for my trash. At least there were two good uses that way.

I live alone, and daily trash is 1-2 small plastic bags worth, max.

I get my meat bagged in plastic before going in the reusable bags, so I use the bags from that in my tiny bathroom trashcans. I've never bought separate tiny trash bags for my tiny trashcans as I just see that as a waste. If something happens and I don't have a bag for the tiny trashcan, I still use it, but then when I empty it that week, I give it a good washing and let it air dry on my deck.

I remember when I was single, a big trash bag would last me weeks! I'd do as you did, reuse store bags. This was before there was the big push to use reusable.

[Anonymous]

I keep the reusable bags in the car. After unloading groceries I hang the bags on the doorknob to the garage so that I remember to return them to the car.

When I first started using the reusable bags I frequently forgot them. Now it is an ingrained habit to walk around to the back of the car and get them out after parking.

I use mesh produce bags and wash them as needed. I put meat in a plastic bag.

[Anonymous]

We have re-usable tote bags. If someone is going to the store, they bring some bags with them. We keep some bags in the pantry and two in the car for unexpected trips. But generally we don't use the car so just remember to bring tote bags.

[Anonymous]

Stuff 15 reusable bags into one other reusable bag. Keep them in the trunk of the car. The end.

[Anonymous]

Welcome to California with a mandatory fee for the flimsy "reusable" bags. That's how you successfully transition, by refusing to pay the bag fee. I will walk out from the store with everything in my cart if I forgot my bags (not reusable, rather the bags that accumulated pre stupid law). I use many more produce and meat plastic bags now.

[Anonymous]

I use Lands End canvas totes size medium. I like how they stand up for easy bagging. I have reusable produce bags so got at the Cintainer Store and another set from Etsy.

[Anonymous]

I keep these in the car

https://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/80330493/

[Anonymous]

^^ and I buy these at Trader Joe’s

https://www.amazon.com/Reusable-Trader-Heavy-duty-Shoulder-Handles/dp/B00ODRETOE/ref=pd_bxgy_79_img_2?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00ODRETOE&pd_rd_r=SFSCE7N1AQMTWPR21336&pd_rd_w=v88jj&pd_rd_wg=lWT1C&psc=1&refRID=SFSCE7N1AQMTWPR21336

Throw them in the wash with bleach and move on. Yes, they fade but mine have lasted 10ish years so far

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:But what do you use for produce bags?

I have some fine mesh bags that work for certain fruits & veggies, but they aren't great for kale or green onions.

Plus, I like to use plastic bags around the meat as it can get a little slimy.

We generally don't get produce bags at all. Apples, peppers, onions, garlic, whatever generally just go on the belt like that. Wash at home. Some stuff goes in a bag for convenience, or if it's harder to wash (broccoli) but they are rare for us.

I would definitely not bag green onions.

[Anonymous]

Get reusable bags, including the light mesh reusable produce bag. Or--gasp!--just put the freaking asparagus in your cart, and wash it well when you get home.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:NP

If you use reusable bags for the groceries,w hat do you put your trash in? Do you buy plastic bags for that?

I used to use reusable bags, and I still do sometimes. I mostly get the regular plastic bags at the store, though, because I then use them for my trash. At least there were two good uses that way.

I live alone, and daily trash is 1-2 small plastic bags worth, max.

I never could use these for trash because 9 times out of 10 there was a hole at the bottom of the grocery bag and my trash would leak.

+ 1

I use regular plastic trash bags and just try to reduce the amount of trash I create to reduce my plastic consumption here.

My trash must not be that leaky. I guess I do nest things, so if I had a damp scrub cloth to toss, I'd put it inside something else in the bag.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:NP

If you use reusable bags for the groceries,w hat do you put your trash in? Do you buy plastic bags for that?

I used to use reusable bags, and I still do sometimes. I mostly get the regular plastic bags at the store, though, because I then use them for my trash. At least there were two good uses that way.

I live alone, and daily trash is 1-2 small plastic bags worth, max.

I get my meat bagged in plastic before going in the reusable bags, so I use the bags from that in my tiny bathroom trashcans. I've never bought separate tiny trash bags for my tiny trashcans as I just see that as a waste. If something happens and I don't have a bag for the tiny trashcan, I still use it, but then when I empty it that week, I give it a good washing and let it air dry on my deck.

I remember when I was single, a big trash bag would last me weeks! I'd do as you did, reuse store bags. This was before there was the big push to use reusable.

If I had a more complicated life (especially kids!), I don't think it would work. I think it's great to use reusable bags, but I didn't feel as good about it when I realized I was then buying bags to replace them anyway. Even paper bags have a carbon cost to production.

My local store uses the corn-based biodegradable bags at checkout. I wonder if they actually degrade well, though.

[Anonymous]

How often do you wash your reusable bags? They can get nasty even if they look ok.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:How often do you wash your reusable bags? They can get nasty even if they look ok.

I’m the pp from above. I only buy machine washable bags and wash them every two weeks.