What kind of bags are good?

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single use plastic bags have been banned for years here in South Australia - you can buy paper bags for around 20c if you need them

You can also buy re usable fabric bags at supermarkets for around $2. I have about dozen of those from various places and they last for years. You can throw in washing machine if they get dirty.
 
Murrmurr said:
I kind of miss the plastic bags. I used them for 2 small bins under the sinks and the one in my office. I'm gonna have to remember to buy them now....which defeats the purpose of the bag-law, doesn't it?
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Not really - because people usually use far less plastic bags for bin liners than they would for shopping.

I usually use 2 under sink kitchen bin bags per week - I would use about 8 bags shopping per week. I also have a small scraps bin on bench for the green bin - but I can use compostable bags for that and they go into green bin.
You can buy rolls of compostable bags - but I re use the ones from supermarket - the loose produce bags are compostable here.

little bins like bathroom bin I use the plastic wrapper that toilet paper comes in (or similar size from something else)

The other thing they have found - people buy rolls of bin liners and the bags go in the bin - far less of them end up as litter in waterways etc than when single use plastic bags were free for all.
 
I would wait and see what the various stores offer when the ban goes into effect.

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I have an assortment of heavy reusable bags, some were free and some cost $1.00.

I also have an old denim book bag with a zipper top that is great for smaller purchases.

The trick is to put the reusable bags into the car after every shopping trip otherwise you will just end up accumulating more.
 
good idea Bea - when it first comes in there probably will be all sorts of free offers like that.

yes I keep mine in boot of car - so I don't have to remember to take them when I do my grocery shopping. I also have 2 lightweight nylon ones in pocket of handbag for smaller purchases
 
I like many here do not mind a few more bags in smaller size as if you let the store bag stuff, they often overdo it. I often bag myself tell them i know how I have to unload it most are happy to let me bag it.
I have used many free bags given out just make sure stitching is good on handles. I make sure they are easy to clean as well. either in the sink with soapy water and rinsed or canvas type can make it thru a wash machine.

different in many places but my state started charging a few years ago and just upped the fee last year. I think back to old westerns with the trip to town was a wicker basket or a crate given to general store with your list LOL guess we come full circle.
 
January said:
Not really - because people usually use far less plastic bags for bin liners than they would for shopping.

I usually use 2 under sink kitchen bin bags per week - I would use about 8 bags shopping per week. I also have a small scraps bin on bench for the green bin - but I can use compostable bags for that and they go into green bin.
You can buy rolls of compostable bags - but I re use the ones from supermarket - the loose produce bags are compostable here.

little bins like bathroom bin I use the plastic wrapper that toilet paper comes in (or similar size from something else)

The other thing they have found - people buy rolls of bin liners and the bags go in the bin - far less of them end up as litter in waterways etc than when single use plastic bags were free for all.
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Good point.

I was thinking from Calif's perspective; its goal of zero plastics. Ahh, California, where you'll find a lot more goals than effort.
 
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