Massy Stores to charge 50 cents for plastic bags from July 4...

[hydroep]

Self checkout coming soon...

Yup, save the environment by getting rid of cashiers and packers...

...saw JTA offering reusable bags as well...think they were $ 17 - $ 18 each.

[Ben_spanna]

If you don't like the company's Policy then shop elsewhere and hust allyuh doteesh a55es!

[bluefete]

Australian supermarkets work to prevent "bag rage" as plastics ban takes effect
Reuters
By Alison Bevege
Reuters - July 1, 2018



By Alison Bevege

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia's biggest supermarket chains are scrambling to combat "bag rage" as frustrated shoppers vent their anger over the removal of single-use plastic bags.

One man put his hands around a supermarket worker's throat, the West Australian newspaper reported, while grocery stores are putting on more staff to help customers get used to the change.

The removal of single-use plastics is part of a national push to reduce waste. As of July 1, major retailers in all but two Australian states will be fined if they supply single-use plastic bags. National supermarket chain Coles, owned by Wesfarmers, on Sunday removed single-use plastic bags from its stores, shortly after rival Woolworths banned the bags on June 20.

Consumer complaints forced Woolworths to backflip on charging customers 15 Australian cents (11 U.S. cents) for a reusable plastic bag, with the retailer now offering them free until July 8.

"They just want a little extra help from us to get through the transition," said Claire Peters, Woolworths managing director, in an emailed statement.

After seeing the backlash at its rival, Coles said it would open every checkout lane on Sunday to reduce queue lengths as staff explain the changes to customers.

"We are taking a proactive step," a Coles spokesperson said in an emailed statement.

The union that represents Australian shop assistants has launched a public awareness campaign on the issue.

"While we understand that some customers may be frustrated by this change, there is absolutely no excuse for abusive or violent behaviour towards retail staff," said Gerard Dwyer, national secretary of the Shop, Distributive and Allied Employees' Association, in a statement on the union website.

The union conducted a survey earlier this week and of 132 members who responded, 57 said they suffered abuse due to the plastic bag ban.

More than 8 million tonnes of plastic ends up in the world's oceans each year, according to United Nations Environment Programme figures.

The U.N. wants to eliminate single-use plastic by 2022 and says more than 60 countries have so far taken steps to ban or reduce plastic consumption.

[pugboy]

Lot of ppl looking to give Hilo pressure this week
Will see if it was only talk

[maj. tom]

So the customer will do their part. Good. What about Massy's part in reducing plastic and styrofoam in their packaging? It's not like the consumers have a choice in that part of shopping. We are forced to buy and dispose all the extra plastic wrapping unnecessary packaging they use.

It seems quite unfair how we alone have to make such a change, while Massy just does so little on their part. Their part actually makes them a profit by not giving away plastic bags and takes even less effort. They should be investing in cellulose alternates and a recycling programme. We really not seeing that here.

Also they should not offer a bag for any fee, like 25 cents a bag. Then people will just spend a dollar and get 4 bags. Seems like a no-brainer for anyone spending over $20 in Massy. That plan has been tried and has failed all over the world. They should offer NO plastic, and only offer paper as the paying alternative.

[pugboy]

Was in Montreal recently
Bags are 10cents over there

[Rovin]

time run up fast & july 4th will be here soon , so wondering if they really gonna do it


will walk with meh bag fold up small in meh pocket in case yes ..... ......... :

[ProtonPowder]

Sorry for the workers in La Romaine massy yes, get tie up and rob, next is to get loud up from the public for something they didnt decide on

[fatboy slim]

i will walk with some crocus bags

[Dizzy28]

Was in Montreal recently
Bags are 10cents over there

Was in Las Vegas and Miami last month and plastic bags were available and free everywhere!! Clearly not a US thing.

[Skanky]

If Massy really cares about Trinidad, its people and by extension the environment they will close down the 5 'car dealerships' they recently opened in Colombia.

[Gem_in_i]

Was in Montreal recently
Bags are 10cents over there

Was in Las Vegas and Miami last month and plastic bags were available and free everywhere!! Clearly not a US thing.

Different states charge. Some it depends on the stores.

In Canada in the 90’s I know we went with our own bags to the grocery or had to pay for a bag. Had to also pay to use the grocery cart and when you finish you would pop out back your 25c from the cart.

[teems1]

Was in Montreal recently
Bags are 10cents over there

Was in Las Vegas and Miami last month and plastic bags were available and free everywhere!! Clearly not a US thing.

Varies from state to state. It's 7c per bag in Illinois.

[Dizzy28]

Was in Montreal recently
Bags are 10cents over there

Was in Las Vegas and Miami last month and plastic bags were available and free everywhere!! Clearly not a US thing.

Different states charge. Some it depends on the stores.

In Canada in the 90’s I know we went with our own bags to the grocery or had to pay for a bag. Had to also pay to use the grocery cart and when you finish you would pop out back your 25c from the cart.

I last visited Canada in 2014 and went to a Target in Square One Mall in Mississauga.

Used the self checkout cashier option and not only were bags available for you to use they were free and you could take as much or as little as you want and there was no cost attached. Clearly its also not a Canada wide initiative ( if this still exists)

[TurboSingh12]

I went Massy La Romaine yesterday and they are giving bags as usual I ask if i have to pay and she said no....

[Les Bain]

The last month and a half we've used 2 large Massy bags and usually 3 Pricemart bags. You get Massy points for each of their bags you use and it's less trips to empty the car when you get home. No complaints at all. Just need to get a small Massy bag for when i making restocking runs for my office desk.

[bluefete]

I went Massy La Romaine yesterday and they are giving bags as usual I ask if i have to pay and she said no....

Yesterday was not the 4th of July.

[K74T]

[Gladiator]

Self checkout coming soon...

Yup, save the environment by getting rid of cashiers and packers...

...saw JTA offering reusable bags as well...think they were $ 17 - $ 18 each.

Cashed a little while ago and didn't take any plastic or reusable bags... poor bag boy stood there and did nothing since I packed my stuff back into the cart... the look on his face was like..... """leh mih pay the 50 cents for a bag for yuh nah so I go have a wuk""""

[redmanjp]

The last month and a half we've used 2 large Massy bags and usually 3 Pricemart bags. You get Massy points for each of their bags you use and it's less trips to empty the car when you get home. No complaints at all. Just need to get a small Massy bag for when i making restocking runs for my office desk.

do they still use the plastic bags for cold/frozen stuff?

[Rovin]

^^^^ yes they do , recently a cashier told me its to prevent other ppl goods from getting contaminated on d counter


this evening just after 5pm i went to buy bread & i didnt see any of d regular plastic bags at d cashier but they were selling d reusable printed bags

look like ppl must be feeling shame so they buying d reusable bags

me i take my 2 bags of bread jesso [$22 worth] & walk to my car with it , nothing to feel shame about

[i always have my empty grocery bags doing nothing so next time i will fold up 1 or 2 & walk with it in my pocket]

btw - soon after i left massy i went price club & u can still take whatever bags u need to pack ur goods in d under 10 items self service line


so be aware allyuh it has begun & tomorrow d 4th july it will be official .......

[screwbash]

^^^^ yes they do , recently a cashier told me its to prevent other ppl goods from getting contaminated on d counter


this evening just after 5pm i went to buy bread & i didnt see any of d regular plastic bags at d cashier but they were selling d reusable printed bags

look like ppl must be feeling shame so they buying d reusable bags

me i take my 2 bags of bread jesso [$22 worth] & walk to my car with it , nothing to feel shame about

[i always have my empty grocery bags doing nothing so next time i will fold up 1 or 2 & walk with it in my pocket]

btw - soon after i left massy i went price club & u can still take whatever bags u need to pack ur goods in d under 10 items self service line


so be aware allyuh it has begun & tomorrow d 4th july it will be official .......

dawg, walk with bags from tru value, food basket and other groceries. look at all the rubbish in the rivers you seeing any plastic bags? plastic bags are no bio degradable, why massy doh stop selling drinks in plastic bottles, all dem Styrofoam boxes and stop trying to pull wool over the public eyes and feel we dotish.

[wickedtuna]

Munnney munnnie Monnnnnie is the bottom line .....profit above all capitalism at its best make u feel guilty for the environment whilst they make a profit .....brain games ....marketing dare I say even sinister politics tactics it's good not to give u a bag .....because "we all go to the rivers and drains to deposit them after "

[Les Bain]

The last month and a half we've used 2 large Massy bags and usually 3 Pricemart bags. You get Massy points for each of their bags you use and it's less trips to empty the car when you get home. No complaints at all. Just need to get a small Massy bag for when i making restocking runs for my office desk.

do they still use the plastic bags for cold/frozen stuff?

I asked the cashier that shortly after the bag plan was first issued and she said yes.

[eurotuner]

Was in woodbrook massy and dumbarse cashier says it starts from today(teusday) which was 3rd , luckily I only had two items so just walked to car with it. Will walk with meh granny bag next time.

[SMc]

so pretty 24 hours since the charge has been implemented- how many people file for bankruptcy so far?

[adnj]

profit above all capitalism at its best make u feel guilty for the environment whilst they make a profit

The elimination of plastic bags was done by some US and Canadian grocery chains years ago. You were given a credit on your bill for using your own bags.

[kstt]

Bag and Bandit!

I will shop elsewhere

[RedVEVO]

Was in woodbrook massy and dumbarse cashier says it starts from today(teusday) which was 3rd , luckily I only had two items so just walked to car with it. Will walk with meh granny bag next time.

There are shopping bags that you can get free

Pricesmart has the same policy .

Just walk with your plastic bags or plastic box container .

Easy to fit in car or your 3 wheel bicycle.

[randolphinshan]

Buy cold supligen, chicken pie and eat in store while shopping, 1 less bag needed