PLASTIC SNAG

We’re a funny old lot with what we can find to moan about, aren’t we?

There are plenty of other more important things we could be getting our knickers in a twist over but goodness me to hear some people complaining about having to pay 5p for a carrier bag as of 5th October you’d think that the world was ending.

“What a rip off “, “yet another way to con money out of us “, just a selection of the sort of statements you can hear from customers who are forced into delving deep into the darkest corners of their pockets or purses to find that small silver coin that normally ends up in their change jars just so that they have something to transport their groceries home in.

But is it really just the cost issue that’s to blame for all the huffing and puffing at having to pay for your bit of polythene or are there other issues at play for our grumbling at the till.

I know I for one will miss having something to store my paper and plastics in thus saving me from numerous trips outside to the recycling bags and bins whilst my partner and kids will have to find an alternative vessel with which to convey their lunches to work and school.

 There’ll be no more free plastic rain hats or temporary shoe protectors in a downpour and much as I don’t want to return to one of my favourite subjects once again I really do hope that this isn’t yet another excuse for some not to pick their dog poo up anymore.

However much as it is a pain not being able to just grab a carrier and go any longer there are some silver linings in having to invest in and remember your own sturdy bags for life or fabric shoppers you know .

For there’ll be no more having to plead with the handles to hang on in there till you get home before snapping, no gaping holes being sliced through the flimsy plastic the moment anything sharp comes in contact with it or having to chase your errant shopping when the bottom of your bag gives way and sends its contents careering down the road.

And if you’re a Primark shopper anything has got to be better than their brown paper bags that while biodegradable and good for the environment are liable to turn to paper mache if the heavens open suddenly during your shopping spree.

So come on stop moaning about paying and give bringing your own a go after all with Christmas round the corner just think what you could do with all those 5ps you’ve been saving .

It feels good to think you aren’t just watching your money down the drain and with your robust cotton groceries bag doing its job hopefully your shopping won’t be doing that either .