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It’s Here and I Don’t Know Whether to Be Happy or Sad

The backlash against this bag is just too sad because people are missing the point. I have refused plastic bags since I became aware of the impact it has on the environment. I’ve been taking another reusable bag to stores instead. I guess that is what happens when something is hyped up too much and people follow blindly just because it is an “IN” thing. As I have, get it because you believe in and support the message not because of it’s “must have” status (which, at this point, is a dubious distinction anyway). If you don’t like this bag, feel free to use another reusable bag. Really, you only have to get the message, not the bag.

To be sure, I think a lot more people are practicing refusing plastic bags now more than ever because of the awareness this bag has raised. I thought it was great when I was at Target a month ago and the young male cashier asked if I needed a bag for the two items I bought. Since I did not bring my reusable bag with me then, it was great to be reminded that yes, I did not need a plastic bag. Additionally, there are some people in my social circle who, gasp, do not know about this bag. I’m hoping it will be a conversation piece to raise awareness. I also have the FEED bag which, thankfully, isn’t too hyped that people rally against it.

Your thoughts?