Some didn’t see it coming, but the reusable bag movement has hit us like a big green tidal wave.  Isn’t it time for retailers to implement better training to effectively promote this important trend?

While it’s up to the consumer to bring their own bag, cashiers and baggers are the next line of defense in reducing wasteful plastic bags.  Whether it’s the grocery store, the corner store, or the mall — retailers are the key to breaking the plastic habit.

Consumers have started developing their own habits, like returning reusable bags to the car after unloading them, storing reusable bags near keys or writing ‘BRING YOUR OWN BAG’ at the top of the grocery list.  They might even carry a folding nylon reusable bag in a purse, pocket or glove compartment.  (…)

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