diddley Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 So who was up early this morning buying Anya Hindmarch bags? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/545-up-with-the-lark-shopping-bags/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Administrator Posted April 25, 2007 Administrator Share Posted April 25, 2007 Moved to the Lounge as it's not really East Dulwich specific Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/545-up-with-the-lark-shopping-bags/#findComment-12395 Share on other sites More sharing options...
diddley Posted April 25, 2007 Author Share Posted April 25, 2007 Sainsburys East Dulwich not specific enough??? Ask the few hundred people in the que. How about we move it back into the general again? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/545-up-with-the-lark-shopping-bags/#findComment-12399 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Administrator Posted April 25, 2007 Administrator Share Posted April 25, 2007 Please remember that most people think that you posting is simply about buying handbags, however now we know there were a few hundred people queueing at the East Dulwich Sainsburys to buy one that's a different matter. Moved back.Are they nice handbags and did you manage to get one? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/545-up-with-the-lark-shopping-bags/#findComment-12401 Share on other sites More sharing options...
diddley Posted April 25, 2007 Author Share Posted April 25, 2007 Not my bag if you pardon the pun, just a ?5 recycled plastic bag, but given how much some have been fetching on Ebay recently, perhaps worth the effort. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/545-up-with-the-lark-shopping-bags/#findComment-12406 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 The what in the who now? I have no idea what this is about. A handbag? From Sainsbury's? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/545-up-with-the-lark-shopping-bags/#findComment-12407 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muttley Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 I wonder how many gallons of petrol were expended to go and buy these "eco-friendly" shopping bags from Sainsbury's. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/545-up-with-the-lark-shopping-bags/#findComment-12424 Share on other sites More sharing options...
louisiana Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 Ant, they are limited edition so-called 'bags for life'. Limited edition so half the world don't have them, hence the ruck: too many yummy mummy's not enough bags.Louisiana Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/545-up-with-the-lark-shopping-bags/#findComment-12433 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 Ah. I see.At first it sounds a bit silly, but then I suppose if it encourages those who wouldn't otherwise have used a bag for life or avoided using too many placcy bags to start doing so then it's probably a good thing.(Whether that's actually the case, though, I don't know...) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/545-up-with-the-lark-shopping-bags/#findComment-12455 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nero Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 Am glad that Sainsbo's etc. are 'doing their bit' but I would much prefer that there be a tax put on placcy bags, as in Ireland. But the govt. won't do that as it thinks people are more put off by such a proposal than they are, say, its decision to invade a sovereign nation on the pretext that it had deadly weapons ready to fire off at us at any moment. My name's Ben Elton, etc...Nero Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/545-up-with-the-lark-shopping-bags/#findComment-12459 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 I heard that in Ireland, since the tax on carrier bags, bin-bag sales have gone through the roof. Therefore it has only served to shift the problem, not solve it.At least, that's what I heard. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/545-up-with-the-lark-shopping-bags/#findComment-12460 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 The people buying these are victims of the highest order.The anya bags are already on ebay at ?60.madness Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/545-up-with-the-lark-shopping-bags/#findComment-12462 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polly D Posted April 29, 2007 Share Posted April 29, 2007 How about we try and do something like this?http://environment.guardian.co.uk/waste/story/0,,2067577,00.html Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/545-up-with-the-lark-shopping-bags/#findComment-13313 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarryRoad Posted April 29, 2007 Share Posted April 29, 2007 God those bags are ugly.Nice idea though, I suppose. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/545-up-with-the-lark-shopping-bags/#findComment-13328 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bawdy-nan Posted April 29, 2007 Share Posted April 29, 2007 Excellent idea PollyD But would the good burghers oblige? Could get them a bit of publicity and goodwill. Obviously, some already don't use plastic bags.Maybe Dulwich Paradiso could get hold of the film and do a special showing... Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/545-up-with-the-lark-shopping-bags/#findComment-13351 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dub Posted April 29, 2007 Share Posted April 29, 2007 The plastic bag tax has worked well in Ireland & I've got used to carrying around a cloth bag in my handbag since living there. Although I do get odd looks in shops in London 8 times out of 10 for saying i don't need a plastic bag.....time for a change methinks. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/545-up-with-the-lark-shopping-bags/#findComment-13361 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Posted April 30, 2007 Share Posted April 30, 2007 So Dub, what do you put your rubbish in at home? Do you by any chance buy plastic waste bags? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/545-up-with-the-lark-shopping-bags/#findComment-13376 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damo Posted April 30, 2007 Share Posted April 30, 2007 Er, what's your logic Jeremy? Dub may use bin liners so he/she should have to use plastic bags from shops too?The less plastic used, the better I'd have thought.For the record, (self righteous mode)I use biodegradable bin liners and take my satchel to the shops.We have cloth bags from SMBS and Ed's, maybe other traders could join in and get the green brownie points as well as free advertising. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/545-up-with-the-lark-shopping-bags/#findComment-13379 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Posted April 30, 2007 Share Posted April 30, 2007 Sorry, probably didn't explain very well. A lot of people use carrier bags as bin liners, hence no need to buy additional bin liners. If they didn't get plastic bags they'd have to buy bin liners, so they're not cutting down their plastic consumption. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/545-up-with-the-lark-shopping-bags/#findComment-13382 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damo Posted April 30, 2007 Share Posted April 30, 2007 Understood.The thing that pains me about re-using plastic bags in this way, which I agree is recycling, is that the contents are sealed in a plastic sarcophagous that inhibites the potential breakdown of waste thus adding to landfill. Or thats what I think anyway, unless someone knows better?Anyway, I'm straying off topic.Whilst I'm here, if anyone buys a newspaper or single item and puts it in a plastic bag in front me, I apologise for bringing you to task in advance. I'm sure you have a very good reason :) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/545-up-with-the-lark-shopping-bags/#findComment-13388 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted April 30, 2007 Share Posted April 30, 2007 I'm with you on that Damo. The Body shop has a good policy, they ask people if they need a bag rather than if they would like one. Makes people think a bit. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/545-up-with-the-lark-shopping-bags/#findComment-13389 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damo Posted April 30, 2007 Share Posted April 30, 2007 The guys in Budgens will give you a plastic bag for some chewing gum. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/545-up-with-the-lark-shopping-bags/#findComment-13391 Share on other sites More sharing options...
spadetownboy Posted April 30, 2007 Share Posted April 30, 2007 Post removedplease don't antagonise other forum users - The Administrator Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/545-up-with-the-lark-shopping-bags/#findComment-13394 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mockney piers Posted April 30, 2007 Share Posted April 30, 2007 Yes, I no longer use bags if I can avoid, ie I have my gay bag on me and I'm just buying a CD or some tooth paste, but sometimes its unavoidable. I'd have no objection to my Sainsbury's bill going up by 50p if they used biodegradable ones.Let's faces it it's absurdly pricey anyway! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/545-up-with-the-lark-shopping-bags/#findComment-13395 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Posted April 30, 2007 Share Posted April 30, 2007 Post removedSorry Jeremy (see the post above) The Administrator Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/545-up-with-the-lark-shopping-bags/#findComment-13397 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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