[bigred41]

“OK, I give up. How exactly do they contribute to green house gases?
I can agree with the landfil theory, but what the heck does green house gases have to do with it?”

It’s how much energy goes into the design, manufacture and shipping of these bags that they are talking about. Personally I hate those stupid little plastic bags and I will be happy when they are gone. I shopped in a grocery store where you bought these green plastic tubs that fit into special carts.You brought them in with you, filled them to shop, then took them home. It worked out great and there weren’t any bags to deal with. Also, you weighed your own produce and got a scanner sticker- so you didn’t need those produce bags either.

[RepublitarianRoger2]

Trader Joe’s around here still uses only paper, which I much prefer over those dumb plastic bags that don’t hold much before they rip. Killing trees vs. filling landfills with plastic...guess you can’t win, huh?

[JustaDumbBlonde]

"Also, you weighed your own produce and got a scanner sticker- so you didn’t need those produce bags either."

I hate plastic bags and I never put my produce in one of those bags. I don't understand why the checkers always look at me like I did something wrong ... at least they don't have to look through the bag and try to figure out which picture it matches on the dummy sheet.

[Kirkwood]

Are you sure you are in the right place?

[Cronos]

I agree with you -- non-decomposable plastic bags are a menace. Other stuff made from plastic isn't so quickly disposed (eg. say a bucket is used for years) -- plastic bags due to their convenience get thrown out and become an eyesore on the landscape for years.

On the other hand, I've been hearing about these plastics created from corn-oil that degrade in 3 to 6 months. That sounds good.