tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3084007660501231065.post700081723852752690..comments2023-06-16T00:20:43.359+10:00Comments on It Ain't Always My Life: Green Bags, Can they make you sick?Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3084007660501231065.post-28408975876078043592010-07-06T11:48:54.147+10:002010-07-06T11:48:54.147+10:00Marls a great idea - Melbourne based business - co...Marls a great idea - Melbourne based business - contactable by phone/email. <br /><a href="http://www.flipandtumble.com.au'" rel="nofollow">Flip and Tumble</a><br />Still doesn't answer the problem of new material off the shelf to replace the bags that we once got from the supermarket - but certainly a start!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07010538586118008820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3084007660501231065.post-15589925401547692982010-07-06T10:41:31.950+10:002010-07-06T10:41:31.950+10:00If you want a really cool reusable bag that is not...If you want a really cool reusable bag that is not only machine washable but can also carry 10kg per bag check out www.flipandtumble.com.au bags.Marlshttp://www.flipandtumble.com.aunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3084007660501231065.post-18848133556547987552010-06-29T11:18:29.254+10:002010-06-29T11:18:29.254+10:00MJ - you must think along the same lines as me.
K...MJ - you must think along the same lines as me.<br /><br />Katie - I agree they are great for everything, (just like plastic bags) but for me to find a green bag, always seem the problem<br /><br />The plastic bags are under the sink, and we just automatically reach for them for exactly the same reasons, They take up less room and they are given to use for nothing and haven't because they are recycled, often time and time again, for our family they are better value.<br /><br />I understand people want to do what's best - hell we need to do what's best for the environment - but I get the gut feeling in 10 years time - we'll be saying it's wrong, and we'll switch back to cardboard or brown paper. The greenies have the right idea - but I think they are going about it the wrong way. <br /><br />Why not approach the food manufacturers and get them to reduce plastic usage there? - Why must everything be triple wrapped in plastic.<br /><br />I don't knowHeatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07010538586118008820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3084007660501231065.post-66063633263716218972010-06-29T11:04:36.411+10:002010-06-29T11:04:36.411+10:00Well, I have to admit that I am a tad obsessed wit...Well, I have to admit that I am a tad obsessed with buying these 'green' bags. Yes. I pay for them. They are relatively inexpensive (always less then $2) I buy them because the're cute but they also happen to be sturdy. That said, I rarely use them for grocery shopping. They make great beach bags, library totes, overnight bags for my son...they have lots of uses and they can be stored anywhere so I always have some on hand. As for grocery shopping I use paper as much as possible. When plastic is my only option, they become bin liners but my local stores also provide places you can drop them off to be recycled.<br />Great post Heather. I'm a new follower.Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05528484098724947814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3084007660501231065.post-56039142303499062502010-06-29T10:14:04.526+10:002010-06-29T10:14:04.526+10:00I don't buy "green" bags and I don&#...I don't buy "green" bags and I don't buy plastic bags. I use any plastic bags I get for rubbish. The green bags I have were given to me- promotions, etc- we have heaps of them. I don't use "green" bags for meat etc.<br /><br />Good topic- not many people think about it in this way. I do notice there are alot of companies that have bags made of different things (silk, hemp, bamboo etc etc) all claiming to be better in some way than the others.MJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00167735824688836414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3084007660501231065.post-84473053860637940152010-06-27T20:59:39.199+10:002010-06-27T20:59:39.199+10:00rorybaust - I too am against green bags - sure the...rorybaust - I too am against green bags - sure they have their place, but not when it comes to food stuffs. For 'green' bags to be used effectively I seem to recall that the average bags gets used 2-3 times and they need to be used 6 times before they become a positive green advantage. (as I said from memory) - I feel a new post! <br /><br />Storr - I far prefer boxes also - but they are not available, cardboard is considered anti-green also, even though completely bio-degradable. See cardboard is a paper product and paper uses timber, which is trees and trees needs to be saved. (Regardless of the fact, the younger the tree, the faster they grow, the faster they take carbon dioxide out the atmosphere. <br /><br />It's just one of those things. People only seem to consider the here and now and not the future.<br /><br />How many green bags do you have at home? I've never bought a 'green' bag, they've always been given to our household via promotions or similiar, never bought. As stated I;ve neer bought plastic bags either. How many people can boost that?<br /><br />Anyway rorybaust and Storr - thanks for the comments, really appreciated that you've taken the time to comment!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07010538586118008820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3084007660501231065.post-47189097616487799272010-06-27T15:12:23.805+10:002010-06-27T15:12:23.805+10:00Totally agreeTotally agreeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3084007660501231065.post-80540869585399882402010-06-27T15:00:44.673+10:002010-06-27T15:00:44.673+10:00Pinks or reds for meat, green for veggies...
Reme...Pinks or reds for meat, green for veggies...<br /><br />Remember when we could get boxes? why can't we use those anymore?Storrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01966972181363536417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3084007660501231065.post-26512420429880097742010-06-27T14:53:23.963+10:002010-06-27T14:53:23.963+10:00Hi Heather, I agree , however I am against the gre...Hi Heather, I agree , however I am against the green bags on a number of issues, one I think their environmental creditability is suss, what are they made from , do they break down, I reuse or recycle the plastic bags that I get , nothing is wasted.Secondly I really think it comes down to a cost on these markets, they look good as they push the costs across to us governments all too ready to push another tax that won't save the planet and inconveniences us . <br /><br />I am sick of people using causes to push agendas , I think that was a great post.<br /><br />ThanksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3084007660501231065.post-51073204586732390522010-06-27T12:05:52.268+10:002010-06-27T12:05:52.268+10:00A wash soubds like a good idea. I don't know a...A wash soubds like a good idea. I don't know about compostible plastic bin liners. I don't go into the plastic bag sextion of the supermarket *blush* - I try to avoid the use of plastic, but realise at the same time - that I do use, but I try to re-use and not turn into refuse. <br /><br />Just me I suppose<br /><br />HHeatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07010538586118008820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3084007660501231065.post-14079242758240590382010-06-27T12:01:30.674+10:002010-06-27T12:01:30.674+10:00I know you can get plastic bin liners now that are...I know you can get plastic bin liners now that are compost friendly, so that is a step in the right direction. Personally I still prefer to reuse shopping bags where I can for the rubbish bin.<br /><br />Think I'm now going to go get all my green bags and given them a good wash. :)Maritahttp://leechbabe.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.com