Brooklyn1 > wrote:
> On Sat, 26 Apr 2014 08:51:34 -0500, "MaryL"
> > wrote:
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>> "Brooklyn1" wrote in message
>> ...
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>> Janet Wilder wrote:
>>>
>>> I have my own reusable bags but had to quit using them as they tend to
>>> over pack them and we have a problem carrying the heavy bags.
>>> No matter how I have tried to talk to the baggers and monitor what they
>>> are packing, they still over pack. I have had to stop using my own bags
>>> so that we can carry them. Sad.
>>
>> Then wouldn't they over pack the store bags the same... and then you'd
>> have a bigger problem when those plastic/paper bag break. I've found
>> if you place like items on the belt in small groupings then they will
>> more likely pack to your liking, and naturally it helps if you say
>> "Don't over pack the bags". Most of my reusable shopping bags are the
>> insulated type, and those have zippers, so I tell the bagger to be
>> sure to zip them closed.
>>
>> ~~~~~~~~
>> I guess I'm lucky. I shop at Kroger, and they do a very good job of
>> separating items both by category and weight (not too heavy). Then, I
>> re-use all the plastic bags as liners for my trash can (a medium size waste
>> basket kept under the sink) and (most important!!!) for scooping my cats'
>> litter boxes. I do check carefully before using them for litter because the
>> bags will often have holes in the bottom. Those get used as waste basket
>> liners.
>
> I always put 2-3 plastic bags together for scooping cat litter, if one
> has a hole I'll still use it along with two good ones for extra
> strength... I don't need the bag to burst. I also buy those plastic
> bags by the case at BJs, I don't get enough used ones.

I use simple clear gallon bags with wire wraps. They are cheap. I have put
that into a grocery gag for easy carrying. It never leaks, otherwise, I
just add it to the kitchen bag when I'm putting it outside.

Greg