Paper.. or Reusable bags
By Erica Rush, KCBY NewsCOOS BAY, Ore. -Forget paper or plastic for one large merchandiser, it's all about reusable bags. And if the feedback proves to be positive for the Portland based Fred Meyer chain stores, changes could be coming here too. MultimediaBagging up groceries in Coos Bay last week, checkers tell us about 70% patrons opt out for plastic but the trend to bring reusable bags is growing. According to local shopper Steve Ponich, "I just think its an oil based product and we're throwing it away and, you know, trying to make the environment healthier so anything we can do to get away from oil-based products has to help." Brianna Patnote also prefers reusable bags. "It'd be better because plastic bags always break for me, cause we usually bag a lot of cans so they fall through the bag and it gets me really irritated cause I have to pick them up." For the most part, customers seemed open to the change but opted for the convenience of plastic when it's available. While this ban is only taking place in Portland, store representatives say they're always accepting customer feedback, which you can leave a comment at E-mail bagsfeedback@fredmeyer.com |
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February 9, 2012
- Coos Bay / North Bend, Oregon
