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Earth Day Special: "Go Green" At The Grocery Store--And Save Some Green Too!

Tired of all the plastic bags you get everywhere you shop? Is that dedicated corner or drawer in your kitchen constantly full of 847 bags you hate to throw away, but can't figure out what to do with them?

Have you bought a smaller trash can than you really need, just so that you can get some use out of the multitude of bags on hand?

Well, you might just consider a reusable bag when you go shopping for groceries. In Tucson, Basha's grocery stores and Shamrock Farms are giving them away today! All you have to do is bring 5 plastic bags in and trade them in. Future savings and promo deals will be tied to utilizing the reusable bags, so you'll save some green in your wallet too.

I don't know if you can empty that drawer and get a bunch of reusable bags in return, but at least one will make a dent. Certainly can't hurt. Now what to do with that pitifully small wastebasket?

Kent Simpson

Posted by Kent Simpson REALTOR®, CNS®, AHS®, RECS® on 04/22/2008 09:54 AM

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7 Comments on Earth Day Special: "Go Green" At The Grocery Store--And Save Some Green Too!

APR

2008

Thanks for sharing this! I always ask for paper bags, but reusable bags are 120% better! BTW, Whole Foods in the South Bay of Los Angeles county is also giving away free reusable bags. Your post reminded me to stop by there and pick one up on my way to the office. Making the most out of a car trip!

Nice, Tiffany! Thanks for stopping by.

APR

2008

Kent,

Great Blog, Every little bit helps. We just have to do our part and start contributing and trying to make a difference. Way to go.

Derenda Grubb

Lake Charles, LA

A little difference starts at home...with one bag. Thanks for stopping by, Derenda.

MAY

2008

I was wondering how everyone had these bags in the past couple weeks... I wonder if they're still doing it?

What happened to the days when you could take your plastic bags from whereever back to the store and recycle them?

Why did corporate plastic bag America decide to quit recycleing>

JUN

2008

Chuck, the giveaway is over, but I see that a lot of stores are offering them for a low price close to the checkout stands.

Sabrina - it sure would be nice to see a bin where you could bring them back...I don't have enough small trashcans to re-use the multitude I get!

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