NY State plastic bag ban, effective March 1st
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Catlady
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So, why is it that SNAP recipients don't have to pay for the bags and those taxpayers who get no subsidies for food have to pay for the bags?
And why do you get upset about something so miniscule? Like people are having a great victory at your expense?
I know it's true for some states, not positive for all, btw.
Catlady
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It's the principle of it, not just the money, I've never liked moochers and have never been one. I like fairness. Call it a character flaw if you wish, doesn't matter to me, I have a right to my opinion and you have a right to yours.
Just asking a question.
RadishRose
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In fact, any bag will do, even bags from frozen vegetables.
When my area banned the sale of foam coffee cups my son bought me a huge supply from Amazon. I'm supposing this will be true for plastic bags, and most other stuff. I don't care about it being plastic, I care about being charged for something always part of the purchase.
RadishRose
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What's going to cause major problems to our quality of life is plastics filling the oceans and landfills.
Catlady
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Figure out a way to get SNAP and you won't have to pay for them. Ahahaha!
JaniceM
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I have no idea.
During the years I've been in this city, I've only known of one grocery store that charged for bags, and it didn't matter whether customers had SNAP or cash. The store charged 5 cents for small bags and 10 cents for larger bags.
StarSong
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Ugh on the foam cups, @Pepper. Sorry, but those things are dreadful to drink from and an ecological disaster.
Los Angeles enacted the bag-ban four years ago and most everyone got used to it within a few months. I keep a stack of reusable bags in my trunk and use filmy produce bags for all kinds of things, dog poop picker-upper included.
The amount of trash on the sides of roads and freeways has diminished considerably since the single-use bag ban came into effect.
Los Angeles enacted the bag-ban four years ago and most everyone got used to it within a few months. I keep a stack of reusable bags in my trunk and use filmy produce bags for all kinds of things, dog poop picker-upper included.
The amount of trash on the sides of roads and freeways has diminished considerably since the single-use bag ban came into effect.
RadishRose
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- Connecticut, USA
katlupe
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- Norwich, NY
In my area even SNAP recipients have to pay for the bags.
I was selfishly thinking of my poor own self and how life for me just gets to be more of a hassle each and everyday. Just whining.
RadishRose
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Catlady
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I love cheese but can't get myself to eat that ''moldy cheese'' whateveritsname. I remember telling an old friend once about the moldy food in her ref and she said (kidding?), "It's good for you, mold is penicillin". Ugh!That's ok. Would you like some cheese to go with that wine? I know I do....
Lee
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I made my own cloth bags when they started charging. or I use a bin with handles, actually quite handy
As far as dog poop and cat litter there are biodegradable bags available.
As far as dog poop and cat litter there are biodegradable bags available.
I prefer the syrofoam, but didn't ask for them. My son gifted me. I never use more than one a day, and I have at least 4 cups of coffee a day, usually. I like this better than cups. Don't know why. However, I'm down to a month's supply and will be using my 'Grandma' cup from then on.
Aunt Bea
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That will change for New York state residents on March 1, 2020.
In areas that have adopted the five-cent paper carryout bag reduction fee, the fee does not apply to SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) and WIC (Women, Infants, and Children -- a nutrition program) recipients, and they are exempt from paying a paper carryout bag reduction fee for paper carryout bags.
https://www.dec.ny.gov/chemical/50034.html
Aunt Bea
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Marie,
If all else fails tell your friend that they sell 125 count sandwich bags at the Dollar Tree, I know it's more plastic but it's an inexpensive solution.
I intend to swipe a large amount of the bags used for vegetables & fruits, as I put meat products (chicken, beef, etc.) in these bags prior to checkout bagging as I don't want this leakage on other food products. It isn't safe anyway to have your hamburger leaking it's blood on other foodstuffs. I do it now and will continue to do so.
bingo
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- southeast illinois
we don't have the ban yet...but we just push the cart to the car...load up...wont miss them
Butterfly
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You have to be very poor to qualify for SNAP, and prove it. My niece received SNAP benefits when her cancer prevented her working so she could keep food on the table for her three minor children. I certainly do not consider her to have been a moocher.
Her son got SNAP benefits when he became the children's guardian after her death. Suddenly he went from a 21 year old young man with a wife kliving paycheck to paycheck to head of household of five. He needed those SNAP benefits to keep food on the table for his siblings. I don't consider him a moocher, either.
Sometimes people need a little help -- would you take food out of children's mouths? IMHO painting SNAP recipients as moochers is a bit harsh.