A Positively Poetic Priest

I have talked in this blog series about a number of different kinds of bags. Plastic bags, reusable bags, compostable small bags, cloth bags and so on. Another type of bag I have really loved using are produce bags. The ones I have are reusable net bags in which all kinds of produce can be put. It keeps the produce away from plastic bags and allows them to breathe. There are also specific kinds of cloth produce bags for storing certain kinds of produce and nuts. These bags are more specific because they are designed for each item taking into account how much air each item needs or if the bag should also be moist.  While many grocery stores are asking people not to use reusable bags right now, there will be a time that reusable bags will be allowed back into stores. Until then, stock up! Clean out your reusable bags, make sure you have enough of each kind, and put them in your car for the day the announcement is made! One small act of green, plastic use diminished!

If you are connected to me on social media, you know that yesterday I posted about the top five things I hate about the Coronavirus Pandemic situation right now. Of the top five things, two of them were plastic grocery bags. I despise plastic grocery bags. They don't open, they tear easily, they are single use plastic which is hard to recycle. They get set lose in the world and fly around. They clog up drains and trees and look and sound terrible. They cling to you when you don't want them to. They smell like cheap plastic. I will say it over and over again. I despise plastic grocery bags. I have a wonderful set of reusable bags that I love to use. Reusable bags I have gotten from events, companies I like, and to round out my collection, I also have reusable mesh produce bags. They are great. They cut down on plastic use. They are washable. They are easy to use and they don't fall apart every time you use them. Sadly, they are also not being welcomed in grocery stores ri...