Comments on: it’s in the bag

By: bagnanimous « compact by design

bagnanimous « compact by design — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:10:20 +0000

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By: Non Consumer Girl

Non Consumer Girl — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:46:57 +0000

Good to hear that Target are using a reward system of the 5c Credit for every bag you bring.

In Australia, however, Target are charging 10c for every bag they provide, ie the penalty system.

I wonder why the different approach?

Oh well, the bottom line is less new shopping bags, so it is the end result that is really important.

By: Angela

Angela — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 17:43:21 +0000

Hey Leigh- saw the same article and was going to post it today, but realized it was Halloween.

I think every little step like this is good news.

By: FrugalChick

FrugalChick — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:05:02 +0000

Yay Target!

By: Sarah

Sarah — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:44:27 +0000

Our local grocery stores offer a 5 cent discount per bag too. After 20 trips, or 1 year for us, the bag pays for itself (I paid $1.00). Never mind the environmental benefits.

By: wholeselfcoach

wholeselfcoach — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 05:31:57 +0000

Target seems to be one place that I often forget to take my bags (although I’ve got a million stockpiled in the car now). Maybe this will be that little extra reminder my overtired little brain needs. Thanks!

By: Jonathan

Jonathan — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 01:13:37 +0000

They’ve got the right spirit, but 5 cents per bag really isn’t much incentive. Then again, I’m not a high volume shopper. I’m usually only getting one or two Target bags and re-using them as trash can liners.

What they should do is start instructing baggers to put more stuff into each bag. Pet peeve of mine–one or two small items warranting their own bag.