Metro to offer reusable produce bags
Say yes to reusable produce bags
I just got word that Metro will be selling reusable produce bags come the end of November. These will be available as an alternative to the rolls of plastic bags offered in the produce section. A package of four bags will be sold for $4.99. This is a steal, considering you'll have them forever.
I find this pretty cool. Metro is the first major grocery chain to be selling these, and hopefully other ones will soon follow suit.
Here's another alternative to plastic produce bags, sold at Grassroots stores.
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October 30th, 2009 at 4:43 pm
Does this mean that they won't have the rolls of plastic bags any longer?
October 30th, 2009 at 8:32 pm
Great idea. But they are also great when they had the bags to wrap your meat in so it was not touching any other products.
But a move in the right direction.
October 30th, 2009 at 9:30 pm
Ah, fantastic! I have some produce bags that I got from Moukisac (a Canadian company - they're great), but I can always use more. $4.99 seems like a very reasonable price, too!
Thanks for the heads up!
October 30th, 2009 at 9:53 pm
good to support a Canadian company even if it costs a little more.
How do those Grassroots mesh bags close?
November 4th, 2009 at 11:29 pm
I hope they are Canadian made.
November 5th, 2009 at 12:09 am
This is a great step in the right direction and our A&P recently turned into Metro so I'll be able to buy some around here. Thank you
November 18th, 2009 at 3:29 pm
What a great initiative Metro has to introduce on the market reusable mesh bags for produce and bulk foods. I a great idea that will help reduce the enormous garbage quantity we continuously create. A concept which is already popular in Vancouver for 3 years now. Created and locally fabricated by a Quebecoise, the Moukisac® reusable 6 in 1shopping bag system already knows a real success for its ingenious, compact and practical design. Moukisac® includes 1 hip pouch, 4 Moukinet® mesh bags and 1 shopping bag.
For all who desire to reduce their usage of plastic bags and over packaging , while encouraging a strong local economy, we invite you to visit Moukisac.com.