I (almost) always remember to bring my reusable grocery bags to the grocery store or farmer’s market, but on a recent trip to a “big box” retailer in my community, it completely slipped my mind. I was amazed by how many plastic bags I ended up using to pick up my random household goods...and it gave me an idea! I could spread a little Kashiness in an unexpected place and help myself remember to bring my own bags the next time! I decided to grab a bunch of Kashi reusable bags from the office, and stuffed some $1 off coupons in them. I threw them in my car and the next time I went to the retailer to pick up some toilet paper and other random stuff, I decided to surprise people in the parking lot with a free reusable bag to use for their own purchases!
Almost all of the folks I approached were both delighted and surprised. It was like a light bulb went off when I asked them if they wanted a free reusable Kashi bag to use in place of a plastic one from the store. If we all try to remember our reusable bags not only at the grocery store but at EVERY store think how many plastic bags we can save each year!
It would save the retailers money too and help keep prices down on the products we actually need—like toilet paper and toothpaste!
What is one way that you have changed your routine so that is more environmentally-conscious?