Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Household Hints & Help

JudyM

(29,537 posts)

12. I've run out of them (have been using for trash) since they were outlawed at the state level.

Reply to AllaN01Bear (Original post)

Thu May 30, 2024, 11:16 AM

May 2024

Thinking about the environmental cost of purchasing new trash bags now, which are thicker and larger than what we need. We’ve started using paper bags but they don’t fit and aren’t durable when they get damp. Happy about the new law, overall, of course!

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

17 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

surplus plastic grocery bags . [View all] AllaN01Bear May 2024 OP

we give them to our dog for her shit Voltaire2 May 2024 #1

First laugh I have had since the case went to the jury. rzemanfl May 2024 #3

I amuse myself mostly Voltaire2 May 2024 #11

Perfect for litter box scooping too. we can do it May 2024 #4

That's where mine go spinbaby May 2024 #7

Do your neighbors give you their extra cats too? rzemanfl May 2024 #10

no, but that is a good idea. AllaN01Bear May 2024 #13

They have spinbaby May 2024 #16

I am nowhere near Pittsburgh and cannot have a cat where I live. rzemanfl May 2024 #17

Great tip on the bags. We try to use as few as we can, but we still get way too many. marble falls May 2024 #2

We have very little trash each week, use them instead of buying big ones. we can do it May 2024 #5

My wife's library collects plastic bags and wrapping material to be made into benches. patphil May 2024 #6

I got some canvas bags from my mom exboyfil May 2024 #8

I tried giving them away EYESORE 9001 May 2024 #9

I've run out of them (have been using for trash) since they were outlawed at the state level. JudyM May 2024 #12

My BIL made an oak bag hanger for inside the MOMFUDSKI May 2024 #14

I keep my reusable plastic bags in an empty plastic coffee container- No Vested Interest May 2024 #15