The Market Bag Ladies
Did you know Action Steps Resources
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Did you know:

  • Americans use 88 billion plastic bags per year. Those bags take 12 million barrels of oil to produce.

  • Paper bags require even more energy to produce and transport than plastic.

  • Only 1 to 3 of plastic bags end up getting recycled.

  • Plastic bags and plastic bottles are two of the most prevalent sources of pollution found on our beaches.

Action Steps:

  • Buy and Use reusable bags. Make sure you work out a method so you actually use them!

  • Reduce the number of plastic bags you get at the store. Ask yourself if you really need a bag or can carry out the item! Bring in your own bag!

  • Recycle your plastic and paper shopping bags.

Resources:

Handouts:

Why I don't use a market/reusable bag:

  • It's not attached to my neck.

  • I forgot it in the car.

  • I only have a couple reusable bags and usually need more- so I don't bother.

  • I feel like I'm the only one using it!

  • It seems like it could be harder for the cashier to use.

  • Not big enough.

  • It's easier not to use them.

Kermit's Laments:

  • Get in the habit of folding up bags into 1 and bring into store. Add it to your shopping list.

  • Search 'one world goods,' women's projects for market bags that are more stylish.

  • We should support bans/taxes like in other cities.

  • We need to educate cashiers about why it is important to use reusable bags.

  • What is the pattern to make a reusable bag out of plastic bags?

    • Here are some examples or search on the Internet.

  • Use sturdy cloth/canvas shopping bags.

  • Avoid plastic/paper grocery bags.

  • Did you know that San francisco banned plastic bags?

    • Here is an article about that ban.

  • I think Ireland and China put a tax on bags too.

  • What are some activities for kids?

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