champagne123 Posted September 21, 2017 #1 Share Posted September 21, 2017 Flying to Miami soon...purchasing all of our toiletries (shampoo, conditioner, mouthwash..etc..etc..) when we land in Miami to save on weight and room in luggage. When we did this in LA a few years ago, we found a Wallgreens, purchased wine and toiletries BUT they supplied no bags!!!! What? You had to purchase bags. Ok, sooooo ...does Florida have the same law? Want to know if I should pack a canvas bag. :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted September 21, 2017 #2 Share Posted September 21, 2017 When we go to Publix (grocery store) in Florida (Tampa, Ft. Lauderdale, Cocoa Beach), they give us plastic bags. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
champagne123 Posted September 21, 2017 Author #3 Share Posted September 21, 2017 When we go to Publix (grocery store) in Florida (Tampa, Ft. Lauderdale, Cocoa Beach), they give us plastic bags. Thank you!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
breezy270 Posted September 21, 2017 #4 Share Posted September 21, 2017 Flying to Miami soon...purchasing all of our toiletries (shampoo, conditioner, mouthwash..etc..etc..) when we land in Miami to save on weight and room in luggage. When we did this in LA a few years ago, we found a Wallgreens, purchased wine and toiletries BUT they supplied no bags!!!! What? You had to purchase bags. Ok, sooooo ...does Florida have the same law? Want to know if I should pack a canvas bag. :cool: Stopped at Walgreens by port Everglades and we got plastic bags ... California has banned plastic bags and encourage people to bring their own bags Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BNBR Posted September 21, 2017 #5 Share Posted September 21, 2017 You can definitely get plastic bags here. California is communist, the rest of the country is still pretty normal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted September 21, 2017 #6 Share Posted September 21, 2017 As others have said plastic bags are readily available in all those stores. I have not seen paper bags. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserBruce Posted September 21, 2017 #7 Share Posted September 21, 2017 You can definitely get plastic bags here. California is communist, the rest of the country is still pretty normal. Seriously? You mean the 6th largest economy in the world, and may become 5th largest (passing Britain) soon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BNBR Posted September 21, 2017 #8 Share Posted September 21, 2017 Seriously? You mean the 6th largest economy in the world, and may become 5th largest (passing Britain) soon? You can't take a joke, can you? I grew up in Orange County, nearly moved to Petaluma and have spent a ton of time in Sonoma County (Cazadero). I escaped from Commie-fornia many years ago... ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted September 21, 2017 #9 Share Posted September 21, 2017 You can definitely get plastic bags here. California is communist, the rest of the country is still pretty normal. Very close to where I live in Texas we have to purchase bags as well. The reason is very simple. It is to promote using your own bags to cut down on waste and in the long run our environment gains from that and that means we do. :) Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BNBR Posted September 21, 2017 #10 Share Posted September 21, 2017 Very close to where I live in Texas we have to purchase bags as well. The reason is very simple. It is to promote using your own bags to cut down on waste and in the long run our environment gains from that and that means we do. :) Keith I know the reason... my wife is Danish... It's not a lifestyle I'd be looking forward to. At the checkout stand, they shove all your stuff to the end, move a divider and basically tell you F-off... Don't have bags? Good luck. Carry it or throw it all in the cart. You can use the cart, but you better return the cart where it goes to get a refund on the money they charged you to use the cart... Of course, all the groceries and services cost substantially more, so that extra money saved on labor by not providing any service isn't going back to you... it goes to the State in the form of more taxes. People don't realize how customer centric it is in America until you see the other side, we have it really good, and the other side is grim. It starts with making plastic bags illegal :') Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserBruce Posted September 21, 2017 #11 Share Posted September 21, 2017 Many locations in the US ban plastic bags. California is just the first to do it state wide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted September 21, 2017 #12 Share Posted September 21, 2017 I know the reason... my wife is Danish... It's not a lifestyle I'd be looking forward to. At the checkout stand, they shove all your stuff to the end, move a divider and basically tell you F-off... Don't have bags? Good luck. Carry it or throw it all in the cart. You can use the cart, but you better return the cart where it goes to get a refund on the money they charged you to use the cart... Of course, all the groceries and services cost substantially more, so that extra money saved on labor by not providing any service isn't going back to you... it goes to the State in the form of more taxes. People don't realize how customer centric it is in America until you see the other side, we have it really good, and the other side is grim. It starts with making plastic bags illegal :') Locals know how it works and make up the vast majority of those who shop. Actually I have found food prices very reasonable where we live including the area that sells bags and also have found very good pricing in California. For those not familiar with how it works they can purchase a bag and the price is relatively low. The whole point of this is to help the environment. :) Back to the OP, there are plastic bags in Florida at all of the checkouts. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted September 21, 2017 #13 Share Posted September 21, 2017 Thank you!!!! You're welcome.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ppmanusa Posted September 21, 2017 #14 Share Posted September 21, 2017 Although not banned from Crook county they charge a fee for the same reason they charge a penny per ounce beverage tax. Environment please, it's always about the buck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BNBR Posted September 21, 2017 #15 Share Posted September 21, 2017 The whole point of this is to help the environment. :) You actually believe that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Host CJSKIDS Posted September 21, 2017 #16 Share Posted September 21, 2017 You can definitely get plastic bags here. California is communist, the rest of the country is still pretty normal. Coral Gables has approved the ban of plastic bags and it takes full effect in May 2018. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BNBR Posted September 21, 2017 #17 Share Posted September 21, 2017 Coral Gables has approved the ban of plastic bags and it takes full effect in May 2018. Nobody likes Coral Gables ;p Especially after their behavior last week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare broberts Posted September 21, 2017 #18 Share Posted September 21, 2017 If you usually take a beach bag, just leave some room in it for the supplies. Or pack a canvas bag of some sort. Plastic bags are not the most sturdy of carrying devices. Especially the free ones used by most high volume retailers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maven3 Posted September 21, 2017 #19 Share Posted September 21, 2017 You actually believe that? Exactly, if folks are really that concerned about our environment, they need to stop cruising. Publix has paper & plastic bags in Florida. Walgreens primarily uses plastic. I predominantly use reusable bags, but I don't take them on vacation with me! [emoji905] Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashland Posted September 21, 2017 #20 Share Posted September 21, 2017 You can definitely get plastic bags here. California is communist, the rest of the country is still pretty normal. YIKES :eek:.....Pretty harsh unnecessary comment by you :mad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbelc Posted September 21, 2017 #21 Share Posted September 21, 2017 I always pack a variety of ziplock bags in my luggage. Most places in Florida still have plastic bags, but I can see a full ban in the future. Or take a collapsible reusable bag with you. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOLLY&CHARLIE Posted September 21, 2017 #22 Share Posted September 21, 2017 I always carry a small fold up bag - then you can say NO to plastic bags which pollute the earth, especially the oceans. You soon get into the habit and you are doing your 'bit'. Sent from my SM-T715Y using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swscruiser Posted September 22, 2017 #23 Share Posted September 22, 2017 You can definitely get plastic bags here. California is communist, the rest of the country is still pretty normal. now this is FUNNY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griff61 Posted September 22, 2017 #24 Share Posted September 22, 2017 Some people just don't know when something is funny as I can see his tongue firmly planted in his cheek Yes it is FUNNY Sent from my SM-G950W using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare crewsweeper Posted September 27, 2017 #25 Share Posted September 27, 2017 Very close to where I live in Texas we have to purchase bags as well. The reason is very simple. It is to promote using your own bags to cut down on waste and in the long run our environment gains from that and that means we do. :) Keith However, germaphobes beware, your own bags can get quite unsanitary. Also, studies have shown that it takes more energy to product these bags than is saved by using them. Both plastic and paper are fully recyclable and most plastic bags these days are made out of recycled material. Just saying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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