Thinking About Reusable Bags - A Message to Cashiers and Baggers
Tuesday, November 11 2008
November 11, 2008: Some didn't see it coming, but the reusable bag movement has hit us like a big green tidal wave. Isn't it time for retailers to implement better training to effectively promote this important trend?
While it's up to the consumer to bring their own bag, cashiers and baggers are the next line of defense in reducing wasteful plastic bags. Whether it's the grocery store, the corner store, or the mall -- retailers are the key to breaking the plastic habit.
Consumers have started developing their own habits, like
returning reusable bags to the car after unloading them, storing
reusable bags near keys or writing 'BRING YOUR OWN BAG' at the top of
the grocery list. They might even carry a folding nylon reusable bag in a purse, pocket or glove compartment. (...)
Reusable Bag Fundraiser at Scarborough High School
Wednesday, November 05 2008
November 5, 2008: Students in Scarborough, Maine Raise Awareness about Reusable Bags
Scarborough teens involved in the high school ECOS club will be selling 'limited edition' reusable bags as an earth-friendly fundraiser . ECOS, which stands for the Environmental Club of Scarborough, is an after school club that strives to heighten the local community's awareness of environmental issues and encourage more eco-friendly lifestyles.
The students held a design contest where they accepted submissions from fellow students. The bags have been printed with the winning design (--signed by "Brie" the artist).
October 22, 2008: Earlier this week a survey in a USA Today snapshot poll showed some interesting statistics. Readers were asked how often they "Bring Their Own Bag" to the grocery store. Here are the results:
10% Always
19% Frequently
32% Occasionally
That leaves almost 40% who NEVER bring their own bag. It makes you wonder -- will the mainstream public ever catch on the Bring You Own Bag movement?
October 2, 2008:Bulletin Bag [.com] is going to
Hollywood! A special edition Bulletin
Bag will be used on an upcoming episode of Brothers
and Sisters, the ABC hit series featuring Sally Fields, Rob Lowe &
Calista Flockhart. We don’t want to
spoil the plot, so more to come on this later…
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