SHOPPERS have criticized Kroger over its plastic bags and complained about the store’s response.
Some of the retailer’s customers commented on two specific design features that they considered flaws.
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This started from a meme post by the brand about the usability of its operators.
Kroger posted an image of someone using the plastic as a trash bag in Facebook.
“Groceryhead 101 home decor,” the meme read.
While some shoppers responded in the comments appreciating the humor, other people criticized the store.
One customer was particularly irritated by the post’s caption “Grocery bags have an indefinite shelf life.”
This person said they were concerned about the environmental impact it could cause and were particularly concerned about the post’s caption.
“Isn’t that the problem?” They wrote.
“A long life means that thin plastic will be killing wildlife and harming the environment for centuries.”
Another customer complained about a different design feature.
“Most of Kroger’s bags are so thin that they had to bag it twice before it went into my cart because the first bag was tearing through the normal amount of groceries,” they wrote.
Another Facebook user offered this person some advice.
“It is best to use at least two bags on products that contain it and always remember to separate the heavier from the lighter if you are doing self-checkouts,” they said.
Despite these shoppers’ concerns, others shared what they reused their plastic bags for.
“I use them when I pick up my cats’ crates. It makes more sense than going out and buying bags,” this person said.
Which states ban single-use plastic bags?
Several states have imposed strict rules against retailers distributing these bags to shoppers.
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Hawaii
- Maine
- New Jersey
- new York
- Oregon
- Rhodes Island
- Vermont
- washington
Source: World Economic Forum
“Just make sure to check for holes first. Lesson learned the hard way.”
“Put on wet bathing suits at the beach,” wrote another Kroger customer.
PACKAGED
Aldi has become the first US retailer to make a serious change to its bag policy.
The discount chain stopped offering these plastic bags at checkout.
Aldi said it made this change to have a more positive environmental impact on the world.
It stated that this change prevented 4,4000 tonnes of plastic from going to landfill.
The US Sun has reached out to Kroger for comment.
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