Sainsbury’s Basics plastic freezer bags seem like a good way to keep costs down. They are inexpensive (49p), and allow you to bring food from home to lunch, a practice most of us are turning to during this time of economic hardship. There is a better option, however, one that will continue to keep costs down and be friendly to the environment: plastic containers.
Personally, I’m thinking of throwing Tupperware parties. Tupperware should be hot like it’s the 50s, considering how dire most of our finances are. Instead of tossing last night’s leftover Basics Stuffing (review coming soon!), pop it in a container and eat it tomorrow!
Maybe Sain’s should consider throwing Tupperware parties, too. Okay, maybe not parties, but rather than sell cheap, wasteful bags, why not sell some eco-friendly reusable containers? It would make sense, considering the no-more-plastic-bags-at-the-till campaign they’re running. Or perhaps that is just for show, as I am always hearing cashiers ask people if they want a plastic bag. It should no longer be a question of want, but one of need. Do you really need to put that one apple in a plastic produce bag, then in a plastic bag, and then in your wheely cart that you’re pushing home?
This is a Basics product that I’m going to have to give a big thumbs down to, not because of its quality or value for money, but for the simple fact that while we may like low cost plastic bags, the environment doesn’t.
And if you want some Tupperware, party at my place!
Image of The Oxford Road Orange Bag Parade taken from Zach_ManchesterUK’s Flickr photstream.
hmm while I agree with the tupperware sentiment in theory I am wary of forsaking carrier bags completely as I seem to possess a complete lack of inability when it comes to properly ‘burping’ tupperware so things never really keep as long as expected.
perhaps in conjunction with your tupperware parties you could organise training courses for the containerly challenged?
Hi Rin, our grocery store doesn’t offer bags anymore. You bring your own bags or you haul your stuff away in a box (they have a large stack near the front door from inventory).
As for tupperware, we’ve been finding it very useful lately. . .as the alternative to styrofoam take out containers. Tupperware wasn’t my first choice. I am trying to stay away from plastics in general, but Jeremy refused to sit next to me at the burrito counter as I pulled an old glass jar out of my bag and stuffed my burrito remainders in the jar for later snacking. So, to preserve our marriage and reduce our waste stream at the same time, we chose tupperware.