Comments on: The Paper Versus Plastic Debate

By: Bethany Cavano

Bethany Cavano — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 15:11:09 +0000

KUDOS for giving THE BOOT to PLASTIC bags, Jack! Can’t wait for Earth Fare to open in Tallahassee!! I agree, about choosing paper over plastic, but we could do without both if we get creative about it. In addition to canvas bags and totes, I bring jars and stack-able reusable plastic containers w/ me, weigh them at the customer service counter when I enter the store, and use those for bulk items. (I do this for leftovers in restaurants too.) See-thru fabric bags w/ draw strings are available now for produce. I bring a couple of large cold-insulated totes in the store and gently pile my produce in there, then sort it out as it’s being weighed at checkout. If you sort it as the cashier is weighing, it doesn’t slow them down. I have one small thick fabric bag I always use for eggs. I keep a couple of coolers in my car, load produce into one and other cold items into the other. Then I can run errands without worrying about food spoiling in the car. I bet, if we think about it, we can each come up with creative solutions that work best for us. Thanks for giving us this forum to share ideas about protecting our planet. Hey, maybe this could be another idea for an Earth Fare contest, Jack!
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By: Vickie Spurlin

Vickie Spurlin — Sat, 01 May 2010 20:39:48 +0000

I agree with paper over plastic. Do you sell canvas totes as an alternative? We would be happy to purchase those with the store logo at a reasonble price. Walmart, Publix and Target offers those as options and we have taken advantage of that option.

By: Vangelique

Vangelique — Sat, 01 May 2010 04:14:38 +0000

also would like to suggest some non-plastic bulk item containers… maybe do what brewerys do with their “growlers” … i.e. offer earthfare branded glass storage jars that have their weights entered in your system (for subtraction from final weight pricing) that people can buy and bring back over and over to refill. heck, even a good quality plastic jar (to avoid the breakage issue) would be preferable to all the baggies that most people discard as soon as they get home and dump the bulk item into their home storage jars.

By: Vangelique

Vangelique — Sat, 01 May 2010 04:11:13 +0000

i too agree with paper over plastic, but i say BOO to citing that very deceptive statistic about more trees today than 100 years ago. while technically true, it is my understanding that the count includes tree farms and orchards, both of which have relatively young trees that are comparative weaklings compared to an old-growth forest’s carbon-to-oxygen power. i suggest you investigate the details on that statistic and not take it at face value.

By: Michelle

Michelle — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 21:48:32 +0000

There are so many places doing this now. I love the idea. Also some stores, like sams and aldi’s they dont even give you a bag, you either bring in your own or you can purchase one. ALthough sams you dont even have the option to purchase, you either bring your own bag or box, or you can just let things go where they may in the trunk of your car. I always take my own bag now. It has made things so much easier once you get into the habit. I dont have the bags always stuffed everywhere in my house.

By: JeanScaraglino

JeanScaraglino — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 01:25:15 +0000

Well, in Europe(at least Germany, Sweden and Copenhagen) they CHARGE you if you must use a store bag – most consumers carry their own reusable cloth bags and or/backpacks to carry their groceries – they shop more often too and only buy a few days worth at a time! Oh – yes and many, many walk to the grocers and back – or take public transportation if necessary!

By: Ian

Ian — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 09:51:27 +0000

I would like to know the nutritional value of deli items.

Many have much to much salt for my taste.

By: Ian

Ian — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 08:00:58 +0000

Although I use totes, I definitely agree that paper is preferable to plastic when it comes to grocery bags.

When might you begin to allow us to show you our coupons on our Blackberries rather than printing them out? I don’t like to use a whole sheet of paper to print a little coupon…

By: D. Johnson

D. Johnson — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 13:35:34 +0000

How about an alternative for the plastic bags in the bulk food area and produce?
Tried the Boone location yesterday for the first time. Great experience, wondeful selection and friendly staff.
Thanks!
Any chance you will open a Hickory location????