Everytime I come back home from shopping I realise that I return with a handful of excess shopping bags, these are usually thrown away or put into bad used since I simply have nowhere to put them. I’ve noticed lately that HMV now asks you whether you’d like a bag or not instead of handing you a bag in ensure you’re only getting it if you actually need it. I think the idea is awesome and I’ve started to make sure that I’m saying no when it’s appropriate. So yeah, though this would be a good goal to achieve. Nothing to measure it by really but I suppose I’ll review this in 6 months time and see whether or not I’ve reduced the number of shopping bags I’ve picked up from my room.
I would advise you all to do the same since it does do a little good for the planet, plus people can see what epic films you are getting :p. I’ll think of some more environmental friendly projects to do since I do get a nicer feeling everytime I say no to shopping bags.
2 Comments to No to shopping bags
by Gem
On May 9, 2008 at 10:32 am
I like that shops now do this too. I always stop people giving my plastic bags in shops if I don;t need one whether they ask me or not. Most plastic bags are recycable nowadays so I just recycle the ones I do get!
by liwymi
On May 22, 2008 at 6:07 am
I kind of just started that on my own accord one day and now it’s just become habit, it’s pretty easy. and if you know your gonna go out and buy something then bring along your own bag if that’s possible.