I think it could depend a lot where you are. I just took a look at my own paper bag from Trader Joe’s in CA. I looked up the company that produced it, it seems like they’re using 3rd party sourcing certification and source their pulp domestically. Also 40% of the bag is recycled. I’d love to be proven wrong but it seems like it’s a lot better than plastic to me.
I think it’s important to remember that re-using something like that a couple times is even better than using the recycling bin. I love those things because I end up with a small heavy duty trash bag for around my apartment which comes in handy surprisingly often. Of course it’s not perfect, I also try to remember my really reusable bags.
I’ve started just throwing all my produce loose in my basket / shopping bag at the checkout. I’m gonna rinse it all when I get home anyway. There are exceptions of course
This looks rad. I felt like I missed the train on the first one, by the time I got it there were a ton of expansions that I didnt want to get as well so it’s just been sitting in my library. If this one is well reviewed I’ll probably buy it as soon as it’s on sale.
Everyones a hardware engineer they just don’t want to admit it.