Bag ban selective, not that effective (Mass.)

Boston Herald ^ | November 20, 2019 | Ediorial Staff

[bgill]

Lets plop our nasty germy haven’t been washed in two years totes on the counter so the cashier can get even more germy hands and pass super bugs onto other customers’ food.

[DPMD]

At 10 cents per bag, it might be instructive to learn how much of this cost goes to the government. And, for that matter, how many politicians pushing the ban invested in those companies making the replacement bags.

[Vermont Lt]

My town banned that bags. We had to buy bags at the store and remember to bring them with you every time you go to the store. It’s a pain in the ass.

So, now we have to bring bags. We usually have to bag them ourselves. There are places with self check out.

I think eventually we will go to the produce section and they will just hand us seeds.

[Califreak]

Environment has nothing to do with it.

Money grab.

[Chode]

i thought that was the reason the RATS were behind plastic bags in the first place... savin the erf and all

[daniel1212]

I live in MA. and this ban is already being implemented by many towns. Trader Joe’s has been using paper bags for as long as I can remember and they’re actually pretty sturdy. They also have a reusable bag that’s not only pretty attractive but holds a lot of food. I have been hoarding plastic bags when I get them because they have lots of uses.

Ban here goes in effect next month. But I see 2,000 High-Density Shopping Bags, 8" x 16", White, $23.11 with Free delivery at Walmart online.

That is less than a penny a piece is it not? Thank God for low prices in competition.

[DPMD]

My clarification: In CA, the price to consumers for a paper bag is ten cents.