Thursday, April 3, 2008

A Fee for Grocery Bags?

This story isn't directly real estate related but might possibly affect shoppers within the city limits of Seattle.

City officials announced a proposal yesterday that would charge a $0.20 "green fee" per bag used at any store. That means a shopper must carry a reusable tote whenever they do their shopping or be forced to pay the extra fee.

Whether you live in Seattle or not, I would love to hear opinions on this idea. Is it a reasonable measure to combat extra waste? Or just plain ridiculous?

Read the full article here.

No comments: