Originally Posted by
hlburi
I agree that they make nice liners for the small trash bags but they are quite bad for the environment. I have been gradually switching to cloth bags for shopping.
Not liners, the ones here work perfectly well as the bags themselves.
And yes, they are bad for the environment, but I'm not convinced purpose-made bags are that much better...
Ideally, there would be a replacement for both. Maybe when I get that composting bin working and the local authorities start doing organic waste recycling (hopefully this year too).
Originally Posted by BamaVol
We recycle dozens every month, far more than we need to line a few waste baskets. It probably has a lot to do with baggers using one bag for every three items. I can spend $50 and fit it all into one cloth bag. the same $50 seems to require 10 plastic bags.
I suspect the difference is that baggers are rare here. Cashiers generally offer to help (depending on the shop in question) but I decline unless I'm in the middle of unpacking the trolley at the time. I don't like people packing my bags - they have no idea what I'm going to do with all the bits and pieces when I get back!