No Bags

I have a real pet peeve about plastic. There is too much in this world. Having lived in Europe, I got used to having to buy my plastic bags, and/or bring my own bag when I went shopping. Here in the US, plastic bags are in abundance. I cannot stand the clutter their accumulation creates in my environment, not to mention the damage they wreak on our environment. So, I stopped using them. Whenever I go to the store, I use my own handbag, or bring my own reusable bag when I grocery shop. I'll request not to be given a bag when I purchase something, and I am always looked at as if I have three heads. You would think by now people are used to such behavior, but perhaps I am wrong.

I recently bought a pot for flowers, a gift for a friend, socks for my boys, and groceries. I carried it all out or in my hand bag, and put it in my trunk. 

It helps that my handbag is large. I have been using Eileen Fisher's Whole Life Bag for over a year now. Unfortunately I did not see it on her website anymore.

I am a proponent of simple living, but I admit, that sometimes not accepting the bag can make things harder to deal with. I am dedicated to this practice, however. It is better for everyone and everything.