Thursday, May 31, 2007

Rethinking Retail: the reusable shopping bag

Not long ago, my boyfriend and I were grocery shopping as young modern couples do. We noticed a rack of hunter green bags at check out. I had heard about reusable grocery bags! Now our local grocery store, Shaws, was making them. This was our chance, how exciting, to help save the environment: one less plastic or paper at a time. Fast forward to yesterday. I was craving breakfast burritos so I picked up my purse, keys, and cardigan, and headed out the door. As soon as I arrived at the store I had a feeling of disappointment. I forgot the bags at home! Luckily I had a chance to repair my reusable bag karma today when I needed milk, ramen, and maple syrup. Pheww! I remembered to bring them. I guess with these changing times we need to change our routine as well. Hunter green Shaws bag: never leave home without it.

-Shelby Finger

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