yes, I stand corrected. I can reUSE plastic bags (not recycle), because of course even after filling with litter/diapers they find their way to the landfill. I know I could use paper bags to take out cat litter, and I suppose since I usually take it straight outside anyway it would be no difference. But having to take diapers outside everytime would be quite a pain, and plastic bags are much more effective at retaining smells than paper bags. So I still stand by what I said, that I hope plastic is not outlawed.

As for garbage bags, I wasn't aware there were non-plastic varieties available. I'm skeptical that they would work as well or not cost a ridiculous price, but the next time I'm at the store I'll take a closer look; maybe I'll be proven wrong.

Why does one need to purchase a reusable shopping bag? I do have a few that I bought from Pick n Save (who gives you 5 cents off your grocery bill for each bag you use each visit) but I have also used my ordinary tote bags that I have at home. Yes, the grocery ones are more square, but if I'm only picking up a few things, any old tote bag will do.

Lets keep in mind, when purchasing reusable grocery bags, to make sure they are made in United States. All of Woodman's bags that they have for sale are made in China.

ktaustin: You are not really recycling the bag just because you put cat litter in it. There is a big difference between Recycling and Reusing. It still ends up in the landfill after you pick up dog crap with it. I will agree that you are getting more than 1 use out of it but in the end they aren't good for our environment. Can't a cat litter box be cleaned into a paper bag that will break down? There are biodegradable garbage bags that are out there also. Some will break down in less than 2 weeks. Currently they cost a bit more but they do exist.

Ban the plastic there are alternatives out there for people!

I hope plastic doesn't get banned like in San Francisco. Some of us CAN recycle plastic bags... for cleaning the cat litter box, dirty diapers, picking up dog droppings, etc.

joyinjanesville: many stores have reusable bags for purchase, but they each have their own label on the bag. I've seen some at Woodmans, Target, and Wal-Mart. Dryfootflowers said they saw some at Sentry and Loglis. I don't know if you want a generic bag without a store's name on it, but you can probably find a bag to use for shopping at Spencer's, Kohls, JCPenny, Sears, and Boston Store. Also try checking online.

I have seen many grocery stores offering reusable bags for purchase. Logli's, Sentry and such.....

I just had another thought. When I was a kid, my dad used to take me to the Gazette building to "buy" big pads of newspaper print. I used to use them for coloring or drawing pictures. I know my Mom used them for little note tablets. Does the Gazette still have these and sell them? Recycle the left over newspaper print?

Does anyone know where in Janesville reuseable grocery bags can be purchased?