[Angel]

as a spin off from the plastic carrier bag issue, there is something I could use advice about. At the fruit and veg stalls in the supermarkets I do avoid buying any that is prepacked, a) because they are more expensive b) because the packaging can't often be recycled and isn't biodegradible. What about the little bags you get for serving yourself there though? Does anyone know if they are biodegradible and so would be ok to use for getting rid of used cat litter. Or is there a way to avoid using them at all? How do you think they would feel if you brought your own basket or something? Let me know if you have any ideas please.

[tater03]

I never thought about the bags on the fruit. I think it is a great idea to use these when cleaning out your litter box. That's a great tip. At least they would be reused. As for taking your own I don't see why they should have a problem with it.

[Green-Moo]

I've no idea if the bags are biodegradable. Why not ask at the supermarket? That way they will at least know that it is an issue consumers are concerned with.

I save my plastic bags & reuse. I either take them back & refill with veg next time I go or use them to keep things fresh in the fridge. I've had no negative comments when I've reused bags in the supermarket, even when I've used old bread bags!

[EviesEarth]

I have been reusing my produce bags at the store I frequent. Especially since we buy so much produce, I hated throwing them away. So now I just reuse them.

[lovetochat]

Can the little bags for fruit and veg be recycled in with supermarket carrier bags or are they different? I'm never very sure with plastics exactly what goes with what, so I just tend to reuse them.

[Mick]

Thats what i was saying in my thread like two days ago but i also included the rolls etc for the bakery section. people recomened bring your own small papper bag or reuseing ur plasti bags

[tater03]

Someone else was suggesting your own cloth bag. I think that is a good idea. I know what you mean about which ones are recyclable and which ones are not is hard to know at times.

[EviesEarth]

The cloth bags are great, but some items really need to be in a plastic baggie. (Or something that will not leak. )

[mollyL]

At my local health food store, people can bring in their own containers when they buy from the bulk section; they have soap, shampoo, lotions, molasses, oils, etc. You can also buy plastic bottles to use again. I have never thought of it as I use their paper bags for fruit and veggies, they probably wouldn't look averse to folk bringing in plastic bags.

[EviesEarth]

I would love to have a health food store here that sells in bulk. Ours does not offer such. This is a great way to reuse containers.