Shoppers thought politicians should put plastic bags over their heads
Bag that bill: NJ voters oppose law charging shoppers for plastic grocery bags
TRENTON — New Jersey voters oppose a bill that would charge shoppers five cents for each plastic grocery bag they use, according to a poll released this morning.
(Matt Friedman: the Star-Ledger)
https://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/01/bag_the_bill_nj_voters_oppose.html#incart_river_default
This is disheartening … everyone should try to use their own canvas, etc. bags for grocery shopping. Grocery stores that reward shoppers for using them by crediting the customer a few cents have the right idea. On the occasions I forget a bag, I am careful to reuse it or recycle it. NJ is strewn with litter — it is disgusting. I am also in favor deposits on plastic and glass bottles as some states due. I think it would cut down on the waste and litter. There seems to be a general malaise about waste — everyone wants convenience. Convenience comes at a high price to the environment. Bring back EARTH DAY!
no problem with reusing bags , big problem with the jerks in Trenton trying to make money off it , like the picture the politicos in Trenton should try wearing bags over their heads
You are kidding yourself if you think this is about the environment!
This is just another tax.