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Originally Posted by windy1
It seems the pressure is on to get supermarkets to get rid of the free plastic bags they give out by the million. I notice that several of the supermarkets are now offering a "bag for life" idea, which means they give you a stronger, less degradable bag, which you get replaced when it fails (presumably these returned bags then get recyled).
The plastic bag is so prevalent around the world that it may take decades to see the end of them. I expect part of the problem is that people don't tend to carry bags around with them, when they do a bit of opportunistic shopping. Perhaps we need to build cotton bags into our clothing, so we can just whip one out when they are needed?
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One word "convenience" is why companies and other groups will fight to keep it around..
In other areas like at the library I suggested that the monitor to the computer go to hibernate when not being used which is most of the time, then turn on when either the mouse or keyboard is moved. They told me one word why they won't ever do it "convenience"
Same with demo TV and other electrical stuff from stores that are on all the time for "convenience" of not having to turn it on and off when not in use.
Why are we so hung up on luxury claiming luxury is necessity rather than luxury it is.
By the way I use Cotton tote bags and I have to fight with businesses to NOT give me any bags or napkins. For they have the company logo on it which does not get shown once the food or product is in my own tote.