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Here's the UK situation with bags:

The Waitrose near me has makes a half-assed effort, whereby no matter how much stuff you have (literally, a heaped shopping cart), the lady will look at you and ask "Do you need a bag?" The idea is that if they ask, sometimes you'll say no, and use fewer bags. Usually I respond with something like "Nah, I'll just take the cart, thanks" or "It's fine, I'm a great juggler" or some other stupid quip.

Marks & Spencer also ask you if you want a bag. If you say yes, they charge you 10 pence PER bag. So if you do a lot of shopping at M&S, you really need to bring your own suitcase or something.

Tesco doesn't give a crap. They find baby seals and tie plastic Tesco bags on their heads.



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