Do you remember your bags?

[sheddie]

I try very hard when shopping to take my own bags so as not to have carrier bags but can't get into the habit yet!:cool:

Do you always remember to take your own bags?:rolleyes:

[franbee]

We're quite good now, I take bags if I know I'm going to shop, but sometimes I'm 'caught short', decide to pop to the shops on my way back from somewhere. We really need to keep a couple of bags in each car.

[souter girl]

I have acquired so many "bags for life" they really will last me for ever!

[dragonfly]

I have been using my own bags for many years. I think it is great now, people don't look at me as though I am daft anymore. I very rarely see anyone else using their own bags or re-usable ones. I can't believe it when I still see people taking 10 bags for their shopping in the supermarket. In most other shops they now ask me if I would like a bag and unless it is something unusual I say no. The shops that don't ask me I usually say I don't want one and they don't give me a funny look like they used to.

[jazzactivist]

Sort of 50/50 for me, sheds. I feel very pleased with myself if I remember to take one or more of my own, but I have a kitchen bin that uses plastic carrier bags so if I do have to get them from the shop at least I know that I am recycling them! I did once pick up someone else's shoping by mistake. I ended up with a pork pie, a copy of the Mirror, and a bumper pack of Tunes cough sweets, while the other person got my Ecover washing up liquid, a copy of CL, and a giant pack of jumbo oats. I wonder whose turned out to be more useful?

[Crocus]

Most definitely your bag Jazz!
I also use my own bags for quite a while now. It has become second nature now, and I very rarely forget to take it along. If I do, I will buy some, and put it in the recycle bin afterwards. xx

[Rustic Pumpkin]

I have been using my own bags for some considerable time, so I am well into the habit. I have all sorts, wax cotton, plain 'heavy' cotton, hessian/jute etc. And lovely, big, sturdy wicker baskets. I've even got some mini tub trugs for going to get vegetables that might have earth on them.

I don't even accept bags in clothing shops now. I have a nylon bag that folds up into its own pocket and I leave that in my handbag so that if I do buy clothing I have a nice, clean bag to take it home in.

[Rustic Pumpkin]

I try very hard when shopping to take my own bags so as not to have carrier bags but can't get into the habit yet!:cool:

Do you always remember to take your own bags?:rolleyes:


Here's how I got into the habit, for it does take effort to break it.


1. Stuff a carrier bag into the pocket of whatever coat/coats you wear to go shopping, then you will always have at least one
2. Find a convenient place near your coat rack to hang your carriers
3. If all else fails, punish yourself by refusing to take the shopping if you need a carrier. You will soon learn not to forget using this one, which worked well for me!

[baab95]

I'm getting quite good at remembering to take my bags. I've got several fail safe methods.
* I hang my string bags on a hook in the kitchen (which is where I tend to compile the shopping list)
*I purchased two zip up calico bags which fit perfectly into my handbag.
*I've been collecting vintage shopping baskets for years, so I have a plentiful supply.
*I always keep a ridiculous number of bags in my carboot
*I tend to shop where they don't use/offer bags.
I am also encouraged that my children also remind me if they think we might need a bag /basket, when we go for a walk. I guess I'm just a 'bag' lady at heart!

[Crocus]

This morning I bought some rolls, and they put it in a white paper bag, but unfortunately the bags tear very very easily. It wasn't always like this, presumably because the paper bags are now manufactured from recycled material which I think makes it less strong. Do yo find the same happening? xx