I Just Started Using Them For Reals

I've had canvas bags hanging around for longer than I've lived in San Francisco - almost a year. I even kept a couple in my Corolla before I got rid of it, but every time I'd go to Trader Joe's I'd get up to the check stand and feel like slapping myself in the face - of course I'd left my totes back in the trunk of my car for yet another shopping trip.

When I started walking to the grocery store, I put the bags in a really visible place in my kitchen. I'd forget at first, but eventually was able to make it into a habit since I couldn't avoid looking at the bags every time I went for ice cream or a pickle or whatever.

Anybody have good mnemonics for those who still can't seem to remember the damn things? Maybe put a dollar in a jar each time you forget? Wear a rubber band around your wrist on days you're going shopping?

-Toshio...off to put a dollar in the swear jar...
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I live in walking distance of a new Wal-Mart, the biggest so far. They just started selling these bags there and they only cost a $1. I got 10 as I do a lot of shopping there and nearby. I hate the plastic bags as I live in a community where recycling is not offered.
Polypropylene bags ARE cheap but they have some "flaws": 1. they (and nylon too) are petroleum based (non-renewable resource); 2. not recyclable 3. last 1-2 yrs depending upon amt. of use & will therefore end up in the landfill! Empty your cotton (organic cotton) reusable bags (and hang them on the door that you will go out...don't allow yourself to take any paper or plastic - go back to the car! You WILL make it a habit very shortly!)
When I forget my canvas bag I "remind" myself by carrying by hand whatever I purchase - no bag. I also tell the cashier (and don't mind if others hear) that I'm committed to not polluting with bags and that I forgot my own.
We aren't completly un-eco-freindly because we do re-use all the plastic bags we need at home and re-cycle the rest.
We use canvas or heavy woven plastic bags for groceries, but always carry at least one plastic bag too, to contain any leakage from raw meat packages. While you can always sanitize your canvas bags in the washer, if the meat leaks, that doesn't work for loaves of bread or boxes of cereal. We only recycle the plastic bags that are torn. Otherwise, we take any extras to the farmer's market. Many vendors are very happy to reuse them, because it saves farmers $$ buying new ones. Some farmers will also reuse newspaper bags (to keep seedling plants from tangling), plastic plant pots and rubber bands (to bundle herbs and green onions). If you have pets, you can use the pet food and kitty litter bags as garbage bags. The extra-large size are great for cleaning up after big messy projects. Dry cleaner bags can be returned for recycling, but also make wonderful covers for stuff in a dusty attic. If you have a bag sealer, you can seal up your Christmas decorations before putting them away. They'll still be neat and dust free next December. And it's a great way to keep bought-ahead gifts from the after Christmas sales looking clean and new until they're given. Put items for the same person in the same bag to save time later. Any plastic pieces left from sealing stuff in dry cleaner bags can be returned to the cleaners just like whole bags for recycling.
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