In the Blink of an Eye
I had made a purchase at Dollar General the other day. The cashier asked if I would like a bag. I had momentarily forgotten about the single – use-plastic ban that had been ordered just over a year ago. https://www.wastedive.com/news/oregon-governor -signs-laws-banning-plastic-bags-straws/558262/ Dollar General gave out yellow bags before the end of 2019. Recyclable gray ones were ordered. They are not as appealing to the eye – nor do they fold over to line the trash can properly. But they are definitely sturdier. Five or ten cents per bag is still less than a state tax would be. I get why it was ordered. There are so many people who are concerned about the environment and will properly dispose of trash. There are just as many who are careless – some who just let things fall where they land and don ’ t bother with disposal. Sometimes the litter is accidental – like when the wind blows and ca...