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Re: Crazy we'll be paying 5 cents for shopping bags
« Reply #20 on: May 06, 2016, 04:38:50 PM »
Don't see what the problem is. In Brooklyn and elsewhere with large supermarkets, I always ask for a box anyway. So the only time you'll really have to pay is when you do a small shopping.
They only offer boxes in Jewish supermarkets. When shopping in ShopRite, PathMark, Stop&Shop, or anywhere else, that's not an answer.
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Re: Crazy we'll be paying 5 cents for shopping bags
« Reply #21 on: May 07, 2016, 08:16:37 PM »
In England they recently started this law but only to stores that have over 215 employees. So no Jewish stores are involved.
In Israel it was just passed and taking effect in 2017. Everyone wonders how will it work in Israel, no one will listen to it. But I heard that they will fine any shop that gives it out free 29,000 NIS. I don't think any shop will risk it.
I personally hate this law but 2/3 of Bangladesh was flooded due to plastic bags 'officially'.

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Re: Crazy we'll be paying 5 cents for shopping bags
« Reply #22 on: May 09, 2016, 08:32:53 PM »
looks like the state legislator will fight it:
@KolHaolam: BROOKLYN: Dov Hikind joined Simcha Felder & dozens of elected officials in signing on to state legislation that would block 5-cent bag fee.

hope they succeed
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Re: Crazy we'll be paying 5 cents for shopping bags
« Reply #23 on: May 10, 2016, 05:29:04 PM »
I hate the 10 cent charge in LA. U feel like u can't throw out bags, so have a ton of paper and  (reusable, biodegradable ) plastic bags all over the place.  But then u have to remember to bring it to your car and into the store. When u use reusable bags, it's just a mess in your trunk,  then u have to remember to wash them periodically. ..
Btw those using food stamps don't pay for bags

+1 Sucks bigly.

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What do you think of the $0.05 bag tax in NYC?
« Reply #24 on: May 11, 2016, 01:31:43 PM »
What do you think of the $0.05 bag tax in NYC?

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Re: What do you think of the $0.05 bag tax in NYC?
« Reply #25 on: May 11, 2016, 01:37:41 PM »
What do you think of the $0.05 bag tax in NYC?
My opinion hasn't changed much since the last thread about this.

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Re: What do you think of the $0.05 bag tax in NYC?
« Reply #26 on: May 11, 2016, 01:52:14 PM »
Is it for checked bags or carry on?

Whatever you do, don't say the city is nickel and diming us... they haven't thought of diming yet
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Re: What do you think of the $0.05 bag tax in NYC?
« Reply #27 on: May 11, 2016, 01:55:36 PM »
Is it for checked bags or carry on?

Whatever you do, don't say the city is nickel and diming us... they haven't thought of diming yet
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Re: What do you think of the $0.05 bag tax in NYC?
« Reply #28 on: May 11, 2016, 03:04:33 PM »
That was a JS thread. OP wnts to know if in GD, your opinion changes.

my opinion doesnt change but in gd I get more talkative

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Re: Crazy we'll be paying 5 cents for shopping bags
« Reply #29 on: May 11, 2016, 03:34:35 PM »
I think it's great. Hope this encourages people to use paper or reusable bags.
paper bags is part of it...

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Re: What do you think of the $0.05 bag tax in NYC?
« Reply #30 on: May 11, 2016, 03:35:52 PM »
it will probably never go in effect, it will get blocked in the state legislation
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Re: Crazy we'll be paying 5 cents for shopping bags
« Reply #31 on: May 11, 2016, 03:36:35 PM »
paper bags is part of it...
Interesting.  Reusable is best. 
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Re: Crazy we'll be paying 5 cents for shopping bags
« Reply #32 on: May 12, 2016, 01:31:40 AM »
Enough with the environment  ::)
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Re: Crazy we'll be paying 5 cents for shopping bags
« Reply #35 on: February 07, 2017, 03:42:49 PM »
Same reason they cant decide to give you any other item without tax. :-X

My son called 311 to complain, he said its a "bag tax" and was repeatedly corrected that its not a tax only a fee.

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Re: Crazy we'll be paying 5 cents for shopping bags
« Reply #36 on: February 07, 2017, 03:50:43 PM »
I just paid 70 cent Euro to use the bathroom in the Amsterdam Central Station. What am I supposed to do, pee in my pants?

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Re: Crazy we'll be paying 5 cents for shopping bags
« Reply #37 on: February 07, 2017, 04:23:57 PM »
I just paid 70 cent Euro to use the bathroom in the Amsterdam Central Station. What am I supposed to do, pee in my pants?
Not a bad rate. Was paper included in that rate?
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Re: Crazy we'll be paying 5 cents for shopping bags
« Reply #38 on: February 07, 2017, 04:27:36 PM »
I just paid 70 cent Euro to use the bathroom in the Amsterdam Central Station. What am I supposed to do, pee in my pants?

Reminds me of my first time in Antwerp last year. I saw some lady sitting near the toilet and didn't have the foggiest clue what she was doing there. I went in and out. Later she complained to a local companion about me that I used without paying. She explained that I didn't know and paid up for me.

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Re: Crazy we'll be paying 5 cents for shopping bags
« Reply #39 on: February 07, 2017, 04:34:14 PM »
I just paid 70 cent Euro to use the bathroom in the Amsterdam Central Station. What am I supposed to do, pee in my pants?
If you paid with cc dispute the charge & hope they don't ask for it. :)