California governor signs law banning all plastic shopping bags at grocery stores. - eviltoast
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    3 months ago

    In Austin we had a ban. The state overrode it a year later, but the damage was done…everyone realized how much easier it is to carry groceries in large tote bags that you can sling over your shoulder.

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      3 months ago

      Or boxes; we use boxes. Carrying 3 - 4 boxes up stairs is much easier than 10 bags.

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        3 months ago

        One time, I went to a small, family-owned grocery store that used cardboard boxes, and I can totally attest to this. The boxes are a transcendental experience.

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          3 months ago

          Most NZ supermarkets just stack the boxes at the front after the checkout.

          Are also keep a few in the back of the car.

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        3 months ago

        I have giant tote bags and can usually fit almost all my groceries in one. Slinging that over my shoulder is easier to carry than boxes

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          3 months ago

          I have 3 hungry boys to feed, I’m not sure I could carry all of our groceries in one trip. , 😁