BTW, 17 members of an Oregon soccer team got Norwalk from a reusable bag last year.
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This is because it is safe to place wrapped food into a reusable bag.
Use a reusable bag, such as a strong cotton or hemp bag instead.
"By charging a nominal 5-cent fee for each paper and plastic bag, customers become incentivized to either forego a bag or bring a reusable bag rather than pay the 5-cent fee, " said Keith Anderson, interim director of the district's Department of the Environment, who came to Trenton to testify about the bill.
If you went to a fast food restaurant and purchased a packet of fries and a burger then the fries can be placed in a free bag as they are only part wrapped and you would not be expected to place these in a reusable bag as there could be some food safety risks.
They also gave the Obamas a reusable grocery bag emblazoned with a dandelion, and his-and-hers Dior bathrobes.
"Right now I'm walking and I'm carrying a reusable grocery bag -- I've just been to the grocery store, " she tells CNN by cell phone from New York.
It was only interesting long enough to get me through the line to swipe my Visa card, pack my reusable grocery bag and move on to the next errand of the day.
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The measure approved by the Senate Environmental Committee requires retailers to give customers a 5-cent rebate for each reusable shopping bag they use and charge them 5 cents for each single-use bag they take.
We can't get rid of the carcinogens in the environment, but we can make sure that our kids arrive at school each day with a reusable lunch bag full of produce from the farmers' market.
Meanwhile, a reusable cotton shopping bag will be launched on Wednesday to help promote the street market.
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