tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023018867778958193.post1129756392666695323..comments2023-12-15T00:16:54.199-08:00Comments on Fresh & Easy Buzz: Strategy Session: The In-Store Reusable Bag-Sharing Program -- A Way For Grocers to Significantly Increase Reusable Bag Use Among ShoppersFresh & Easy Buzzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06339190145395775927noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023018867778958193.post-41274508344425869002009-05-23T06:20:21.623-07:002009-05-23T06:20:21.623-07:00Hi we have a program like this up and running in w...Hi we have a program like this up and running in western Mass. check out www.thebagshare.org <br />: )Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023018867778958193.post-91020253266782072332009-04-29T18:58:00.000-07:002009-04-29T18:58:00.000-07:00What's the big deal about using a bag others have ...What's the big deal about using a bag others have used? Don't get it. Where I live both Whole Foods and Raley's gives you a nickle back for every paper sack you bring back. We bring the paper bags back all the time. So do many others. Both stores reuse them unless in bad shape. I could care less if the bag was used to hold anothers person's groceries before I got it as long as it isn't worn out. If you are a germ phobic or a a super clean freek just bring your own bag or ask for plastic or paper. No brainer.Ken In Sacramentonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023018867778958193.post-30602216858234830382009-04-29T13:08:00.000-07:002009-04-29T13:08:00.000-07:00I notice no other comments have been posted since ...I notice no other comments have been posted since the first 3.<br /><br />Oh! Now I get it!<br /><br />The blogger who is also the perpetrator of this ridiculous, bone-headed "strategy" and is the subsequent cheerleader with the rebuttal comments posted one negative comment about this "disgusting" (which is what it is) concept just to continue with the cheerleading addressing the one logical comment that would be the comment of thousands of people if he actually posted real comments.<br /><br />Blogger, you of course will not post this or any other comments since you have put your comments in and that is it. But I am on to you, you phony.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023018867778958193.post-29429827642283309372009-04-29T12:29:00.000-07:002009-04-29T12:29:00.000-07:00I notice the name of the uhh.. "person" who origin...I notice the name of the uhh.. "person" who originated this hair-brained idea (strategy session????) is not disclosed.<br /><br />My best guess is that he is "no longer affiliated with the company". (That phrase is very longhand for "fired".)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023018867778958193.post-81426012187413869502009-04-29T12:19:00.000-07:002009-04-29T12:19:00.000-07:00The guy who paraphrased this program as "disg...The guy who paraphrased this program as "disgusting" got it pretty nearly correct.<br /><br />"Disgusting" may be a little overboard, but come on, do you REALLY think such a ridiculous idea is going to fly?<br /><br />After reading several pages of verbage from the "cheerleaders" of the program I was surprised to see that comments were accepted. My first thought was that everyone would comment on the concept of "I am not putting my groceries into a bag that has been used by ??????? given the current Swine Flu concern, salmonella, people simply sneezing or coughing near the bag or using it after going to the bathroom, (ugh) etc., etc., etc. <br /><br />So the first comment is a logical one from "What are you thinking". Then a couple of the cheerleaders have rebuttal comments.<br /><br />Anonymous said: ".....don't you THINK that either people will wash the bags themselves......" the answer to that illogic is simply: NO!<br /><br />Fresh & Easy Buzz merely continues with the perpetrator's cheerleading sales pitch.<br /><br />Well, let’s see if MY comment gets posted. (I am NOT one of the cheerleaders.)Logical Thinkernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023018867778958193.post-54426202893351650912009-04-25T12:55:00.000-07:002009-04-25T12:55:00.000-07:00There is a very simple way to deal with any real o...There is a very simple way to deal with any real or percieved cleanliness and sanitation issues at store-level regarding the reusable bags.<br /><br />A store clerk periodically checks the bags at the kiosk. The clerk removes any soiled or dirty bags, placing them in the store's laundry hamper for pick-up by the store's commercial laundry service. (All supermarkets use a commercial laundry service for various items used in the store.)<br /><br />The per bag cleaning cost is low. We doubt their will ever be many bags that are dirty. (See below.)<br /><br />The clerk also removes any worn bags, which can be given to a cloth recycler. <br /><br />Therefore, at all times only clean bags are in the in-store "bag sharing" kiosk.<br /><br />It takes only a couple minutes a few times a day for a clerk to do this.<br /><br />Also, human behavior is such -- consumers like to present themselves at their best generally -- that we seriously doubt many shoppers will bring soiled or dirty bags to the store and place them at the kiosk.<br /><br />As with all things involving humans, an element of trust must be assumed.<br /><br />One can only find out if it is a real issue when a retailer tries the program.<br /><br />And as with all trial programs, as issues emerge, ways to solve them can be developed.Fresh & Easy Buzzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06339190145395775927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023018867778958193.post-91737132762266500132009-04-24T15:52:00.000-07:002009-04-24T15:52:00.000-07:00Speaking of disgusting, What are you thinking, don...Speaking of disgusting, What are you thinking, don't you THINK that either people will wash the bags themselves if needed or if it becomes a problem grocers will figure out something like laundry service for the bags. But that likely won't even be needed. When the bags get worn out or look bad they can be recycled.<br /><br />And shoppers put fresh produce, meats and other unpackaged items in paper or plastic bags in most cases even when they bring there own bags to the store.<br /><br />Also, you can bring your own bag if you don't like it...LOL.<br /><br />Salmonella isn't scientifically likely to be caused by a dirty reusable bag. <br /><br />In terms of a "used bag," that's what a reusable bag is, it's used and reused. Silly argument.<br /><br />I like to idea and gave a printed copy to my local IGA independent grocery store owner.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023018867778958193.post-76299067081819169552009-04-24T10:30:00.000-07:002009-04-24T10:30:00.000-07:00This is one of the most disgusting concepts I’ve h...This is one of the most disgusting concepts I’ve heard of in a while. The last thing I want to do is put my fresh product /groceries into someone else’s dirty used bag. It's bad enough the grocery carts / baskets aren't sanitized. <br /><br />Can you say salmonella?What are you thinkinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18233303922122664349noreply@blogger.com