Treehugger posted today about these bags made out of old newspapers for shops to use instead of plastic when customers don't bring their own bags.


These have been around for forever in India and it seemed to me that people there made their own or got local people to make them as a means of employment. These bags cost 50 cents each! It seems a bit crazy to me to have to spend so much on these used newspapers. oh, and it costs an extra 10 cents per bag just to get a logo stamped on it! seems a bit nutty to me. I wish more stores would ask whether people want a bag or not before putting things in a plastic one. sometimes when is say i don't want a bag then they throw out the one they would've give to me! crazy.

Anyone else have stories to share about this? Do you generally find that stores are okay with you bringing your own bags or do you get hassled sometimes?

Here is a bit more about the newspaper bags from Treehugger:

Here's an idea for eco-retailers, especially those who can't rely on their customers to always BYOB (which is to say, all of them). Measuring 12x16 inches, these paper carriers are made from several layers of used newspaper, along with sturdy cardboard bases, so no new paper is used in the process.

Each bag costs 50 cents, with a minimum order of 50 bags. You can even customize the bags with your store's logo for an extra 10 cents per bag, although you'll need to order a minimum of 500 bags to begin with. ::Handmade Expressions