I went to a local Big-Box store today to purchase one item. Being of the mind set that a bag is truly not necessary for one little item, I wasn't expecting a bag for my purchase. However, I never thought to mention this to the cashier. So, after I paid for my purchase I was very surprised to see my item in a large plastic bag.
"Oh, I don't need a bag for just one item," I say. Then, wanting her to realize just why I said this, I added, "Save some plastic and let another person who has multiple items use it."
We smile nicely at each other, and I turn to walk away. She grabs the bag and throws it in her garbage can.
I stop, dumbfounded. Didn't I just explain to her why I was not taking the bag; that I wanted to save some plastic from entering our landfill? OK, apparently I was not explicit enough. Note to self, be more explicit next time I forget to tell the cashier ahead of time not to bag my item.
But, not wanting to loose this moment, I say,"You still could use that bag, and save some plastic from entering our landfill. It is perfectly good still."
She rolls her eyes at me, obviously annoyed. "It is more hassle for me to use the bag now that it is all wrinkled up."
I am sure my mouth dropped open, and my own eyes rolled a few times (apparently I am a huge eye-roller, but I never know I am doing it) as I weighed my new options as how to respond to this scenario. Then, I did it.
"Well, if your just going to throw it away, hand it to me and I'll dispose of it in a more appropriate manner."
...and so tonight Gherkie and Ziggy made parachutes for their dolls out of Big-Box Store plastic bags.
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