Our past posts on Bringing Your Own Bags at Publix are some of the most popular posts on greenerMIAMI.com. We would complain about the difficult times we were having with bringing our own bags. Times have certainly changed.
In the past several months, Publix has increasingly encouraged people to buy Publix reusable bags for 99 cents each, and even has a sign in the front of a local store reminding customers to bring their bags to the store. Of course, you can use any bags. The point here is that Publix is promoting the concept, people are participating, and even more importantly, the cashiers and baggers are getting used to it. There are no more weird looks when you bring you bags. No more comments. They are more than happy to use your bags to pack your items.
Have others had similar experiences? Let us know in the comments section!
We’d like to give Publix a greenerMIAMI thumbs up for effort and significant improvements in this area. Thanks for your commitment. There are plenty of other issues to tackle, but we’re glad to see that BYOBags is not one of them.
6 Responses to “Publix: Bringing Your Own Bags Getting Much Easier”
I agree that it’s getting easier. I’m wondering if anyone knows if Publix ACTUALLY recycles the plastic bags that you return to the bins at the front of the store, or if they just move them over to the trash bins behind the scenes? I have a buddy that worked at a large grocery chain in New Jersey and tells me that the bags that people brought back to be recycled always just ended up in the trash.
of course they support it…it helps reduce overhead costs..the more people bring in their own bags, the less they need to spend on buying/making plastic bags…pure economics
Not only do they spend less, but they probably make a few cents everytime someone buys those bags. I myself have these bags in every color and use them for about everything not just groceries. They are so durable! I love it!
I wish the Publix in Helena, AL would prop up a sign! I’m giving the kin beautiful reusable bags made right here in Asheville, NC. Hopefully the trend will catch on b/c those reusable bags are some strong helpers.
I have noticed many changes at the Dadeland Publix since I commented about this in your last post. The signs about bringing bags are prominently displayed and there is usually a full stock of reusable bags available for sale. I’d be curious to know what actually happens to the recycled bags too.
I agree that canvas bags used for groceries is a great helper. I can actually carry all my food in both hands without having to pull my car up.
Also I did hear about NYC ban plastic in favor of biodegradable bags.