Flying back from SFO right now. At Peet's at the airport, bought two large bottles of water and two coffees -- clearly more than can be carried by hand. Was charged $.15 for a small paper bag. This is actually a city-wide policy in SF now, though SFO is outside of the city.

Went to a Whole Foods in SF yesterday, bought a tea and bottle of vitamins, totaling around $12. Asked for a cup of water to take the vitamins, was told it would be $.10. Asked them to fill my tea cup with cold water, give it to me, and then fill it with tea. Idiocy.

I understand the need to keep freeloaders away, but you'd think a customer already committed to overpaying for some items would be afforded the luxury of a free paper cup.