Every store in my area, charges 5 cents per bag and has done so for years!  It's nothing new and certainly doesn't chase anyone away.  It is simply part of cleaning up the environment and getting rid of plastic bags.  If anyone finds that 5 cents is too costly, they can bring their own reuseable bags or buy one at the check out (usually available for 99 cents for a very large one).  We think that it is a small price to pay in order to avoid the eyesore of plastic bags floating around everywhere, as well as filling up the landfills.  There are many people who believe that the price charged for a bag, should be considerably higher!  (And rarely does anyone say 'yes'  to a bag for one small item except in the case of a personal product.)

1 month ago. Rating: 11
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I believe so, there is a large chain store here that refuse to give bags and request a small fee if you want a bag, I generally refuse to pay and either take my own bag or stuff whatever I've bought into my handbag,

1 month ago. Rating: 7
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if they do, i would consider it bad salesmanship.  i even get a bag for one small item.

4 months ago. Rating: 6
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you would think that they would at least ask you if you needed or wanted one (or more)

1 month ago. Rating: 6
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Some countries charge for bags, for example Ireland. The Irish became fed up with their country being defaced with stray bags, known as 'witches knickers' when caught in trees. In my opinion, bags should always be paid for, both to avoid litter and to cut the use of plastics.

1 month ago. Rating: 6
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We have got used to having plastic bags in all shops for years , but back in the day 1950's or so we didn't have plastic bags everyone took their own bags shopping with them, and it wasn't a problem. We seem to have just got used to the convenience of having plastic, but we would be better off in the long run without them .

1 month ago. Rating: 6
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Here in Australia Target charges 10 cents a bag, I don't believe that we should have to purchase bags from a store that we have just spent a considerable amount of money in.I am mindful of what plastic bags do to the environment, therfore i keep a folded calico bag in my hand bag at all times.

1 month ago. Rating: 4
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I haven't encountered that YET, but when I take my own bags to the store with me, I am SUPPOSED to get a 5-cent "refund" for each bag.  I have purchased several cloth/burlap type bags and use them for all kinds of stuff......seldom remember to take them to the store with me.

1 month ago. Rating: 4
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They could, but it really wouldn't be a good business decision, in light of the fact that it would probably drive some customers away.

1 month ago. Rating: 4
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I've never heard of a bag being refused, but they can be charged for. I buy most of my groceries at Lidl and Iceland. Lidl charges, Iceland offers them free, and automatically. I usually remember to bring along a bag to re-use, but if I have forgotten it makes no difference which I go to, as I usually go to both. But I may go to Iceland first, and use their bags for some stuff from Lidl.

1 month ago. Rating: 2
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If I was a shop owner you can have my wife "FREE .( "BAG )

1 month ago. Rating: 2
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