They sell milk in bags in Canada. Why is this?
My aunt and uncle live in Toronto, and we usually go to the grocery store with them when we visit, and I notice that all of the milk is in bags. The store we went to had a small selection of milk in cartons but most was in bags, and they sell plastic milk pitchers that the bags fit in.
I think it's one of the only countries that does this, unless it's some sort of regional Ontario thing? I notice some of the bags leak alot, so I was just wondering what the benefits of the bags are, over jugs or cartons?
I know this isn't really related about Travel, but I would assume Canadians would look here to answer people's Canada travel questions.
2006-11-09 09:10:24 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ Canada ➔ Toronto
We tie the empty bags to the cows, and they fill them up themselves. You try milking cows in the winter.
2006-11-12 07:37:38 · answer #1 · answered by stevewbcanada 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It is cheaper for the company to package the milk, it takes up less room in the fridge and in the landfill, reduces the cost of the milk because of cheaper packaging and you can look at the milk and see if it is spoiled before you buy it. Also unlike waxed cardboard the plastic bags do not become saturated over time and leak and your milk doesnt taste like cardboard!!
Those are just a few reasons why milk bags are preffered, one of the reasons I like milk bags is because your milk tends to stay fresh longer because you can open one bag at a time and keep the rest sealed and fresher until you need it.
2006-11-09 13:09:08 · answer #2 · answered by Kelly + Eternal Universal Energy 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Hello from Toronto!!
We here in Toronto are always thinking of ways to save the evironment. Milk Bags are a good idea, it takes up less space than a carton of milk.
You people down in the States should do the same thing! Think of ways to save the environment!! It's better for our future children
2006-11-11 02:16:13 · answer #3 · answered by Lisa L 3 · 2⤊ 3⤋
The reasons are related to sanitation and environmental issues. On top of which, I believe the milk companies must get some benefits because of lower costs both in the packaging materials themselves and the cost of shipping.
The disadvantage would be that there are less surfaces on which they can print their name/logo etc.
Think about it. Isn't it appropriate that the milk is sold in containers somewhat similar to its original source?
2006-11-09 09:24:33 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 1⤋
In thirty years I've rarely had leaking bags of milk. And honestly, I thought everywhere had bags now, and jugs and bottles were from the olden days.
2006-11-10 23:12:11 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 3⤋
The bags leak very little actually, but if one has leaked they all get wet. We have them here in BC too. They create less garbage than cartons and take up less room in the fridge. Good for the environment.
2006-11-09 09:20:55 · answer #6 · answered by LAUGHING MAGPIE 6 · 5⤊ 2⤋
It's not all over Canada. I used to live in Winnipeg, and they sold milk in jugs, and I used to live in Victoria and they sold it in the cardboard cartons. It depends on where you live. In places liek Prince Edward Island the milk comes in bags because it is cheaper than producign all the jugs needed.
2006-11-10 02:35:51 · answer #7 · answered by Allie M 3 · 1⤊ 3⤋
leaking is rare, and being in the bag n then puttin it in the milk pitcher is easy to use i duno..i've lived with it all my life so i dont know whats different out there lol
2006-11-09 13:48:15 · answer #8 · answered by sexc_baby 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It's easier on the environment. Leaking is extremely rare.
2006-11-09 09:22:03 · answer #9 · answered by love2travel 7 · 7⤊ 1⤋
A good question and I've learned something too
Makes a change
2006-11-09 10:07:50 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋