...because in the UK nearly every store uses plastic carrier bags and in American movies and TV shows i have mostly seen them using brown paper bags. Also, Plastic carrier bags seem to be more convenient as they are stronger, water proof and have handles you can hold. Why don't America use the plastic ones? Is it an environmental issue?
2007-12-19 04:33:23 · 10 answers · asked by Ask Me Anything..Go on I dare ya 3 in Environment ➔ Other - Environment
Most grocery stores in the U.S. give you the option of paper or plastic. Almost all department stores use plastic. The only thing I think paper bags are good for is keeping cold and frozen foods cold while you travel home.
2007-12-19 04:40:23 · answer #1 · answered by circe_de_aiaia 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Watching movies is no way to view reality. I don't think there's any movie or TV show that depicts reality any more. We laugh and point at how stupid writers of shows are these days. They don't seem to be up to date on anything. It's pretty funny really.
Actually it's very rare these days for anyone to use paper bags for groceries. Those were popular in the 60's and 70's.
The most popular way to carry groceries these days is to use those thin recyclable plastic bags. They're very durable and reusable and hold quite a bit of weight.
They're absolutely perfect for carrying groceries, so they'll probably be banned soon.
2007-12-19 04:51:33 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
a lot of grocery stores here in America have plastic and paper bags ,but if it were an environmental issue they would be using plastic to (save the trees) they are even offering caves bag to the public and u can take them back to the store and use them again, but u have to pay a dollar for them .
2007-12-19 05:23:57 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many grocery stores are now offering the plastic carrier bags. (Trader Joes, costco, Nugget Markets) Stores still offer and ask if you prefer plastic or paper. Both can be recycled and are already made up of recycled material. Paper bags are great because they are biodegradable. Some cities have outlawed plastic bags all together, San Francisco being one.
2007-12-19 04:44:55 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have to ask for paper bags when I go to the store. Everything is bagged in plastic. I have recently started shopping at a store that sells grocery bags that I now use. They are some sort of fabric that is very strong, and they don't rip from the corners of cereal boxes, milk cartons, etc. I bring them to the store with me and ask the bagger to use them. I only use paper bags for my paper recycling, which has to be put to the curb in paper bags.
2007-12-19 04:54:24 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just about all US grocery store / supermarkets use plastic. Often they have both to pick from. Paper looks better on TV / movies
2007-12-19 04:41:58 · answer #6 · answered by Fudge Town 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Actually we do use plastic bags--in movies they may use paper bags because the actors probably aren't carrying real groceries and so since we can't see, we assume there are groceries in there.
2007-12-19 04:41:50 · answer #7 · answered by graduate student 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
All stores give a choice between paper or plastic. American movies arent a good way to pick up on american culture, lol!
2007-12-19 04:42:55 · answer #8 · answered by Goose666 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Now that you mention it, I have noticed that in movies. In real American stores, you have to specifically request paper bags.
2007-12-19 04:44:46 · answer #9 · answered by lj1 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
some do
but most give you the option
of paper or plastic ones
2007-12-19 05:37:28 · answer #10 · answered by Spazzyjellybeans 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋