Friday, January 15, 2010

Wal-Mart Begins Charging for Grocery Bags in California

Wal-Mart Begins Charging for Grocery Bags in California

Wal-Mart (WMT) is either looking to make an impact on the environment or cut more expenses -- probably both. The world's largest retailer is now going to charge its customers in parts of California for shopping bags. No, not the thin plastic ones, but the reusable kind. The standard white plastic bag is going away completely.

Is this a good idea? That is, charge for the temporary storage containers that house goods customers just bought? Wal-Mart apparently wants to force customers to become eco-friendly, although any customer -- after paying 15 cents for a reusable, washable bag -- can throw them away. Want a larger shopping bag? 50 cents, please.

~I personally think this is a good idea and bad idea- so Wal-Mart is turning into Aldi- I can see it now- people bring boxes with them to take their purchases home.

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